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Refreshment focuses on the water dispenser/cooler, office coffee service and vending sectors, while also taking an in-depth look into products for vending from bottled water and drinks, to snacks and confectionery. It also focuses on hydration, health and wellness, new technologies and environmental and social responsibility issues.
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FoodBev Awards interviews

04:25
Lost Sheep Coffee | World Coffee Innovation Awards 2024
Lost Sheep Coffee won the 'best ready-to-drink product' category in the World Coffee Innovation Awards 2024.
Shining a spotlight on the coffee industry, these Awards allow cutting-edge advancements that often go unnoticed to gain the recognition they deserve. Think revolutionary machines, sustainable packaging, new-fangled flavourings or a spin on an old classic!
The winners of this year's award were announced in London at the Caffe Culture Show, the trade event that spotlights the UK speciality coffee and cafe bar market. As we celebrate the game changers who have elevated the coffee experience, FoodBev would like to congratulate all winners, finalists and commended companies.
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FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and provide direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business.
Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business.
Read more here: www.foodbevawards.com

06:13
European Aqua Awards 2024 | Watercoolers Europe 2024
The European Aqua Awards ceremony was held at the annual Watercoolers Europe Conference & Fair on October 10, 2024, in Bucharest – a tradition celebrating over 30 years of excellence!
This prestigious event honoured outstanding achievements in marketing, innovation, public relations, and recognised exceptional products and programs promoting sustainability and environmental protection.
Best website: Oasis International
Best product innovation: BWT Group
Best promotion of health & hydration: Culligan
Best environmental practice/green initiative: Blupura
Best marketing campaign: Culligan
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00:00 - Intro
00:06 - Debora Screpanti
01:47 - Roberta Polesel
03:05 - Marie-Theres Sattler
03:57 - Marzia Mariotti
05:11 - Jean Francois Brisson

18:16
Panel discussion | Watercoolers Europe 2024 organisers
At the WE Conference & Workshop in Bucharest on October 10, 2024, Watercoolers Europe organisers joined FoodBev Media editorial director Sian Yates, for a panel discussion about the event and the latest insights within the industry.
The panel includes:
Gustav Felix - Managing Director
Marzia Mariotti - Chair
Derek Callaghan - Treasurer
Katarzyna Tomanek - Vice Chair
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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Panel intro
00:40 - Key highlights from the WE event
03:10 - What is the role of the association?
06:40 - How does the association support its members?
09:47 - Microplastics, PFAS
12:54 - The association's hopes for the future
17:06 - Closing statements
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FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and give direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business.
Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business.
Read more here: www.foodbev.com

01:40
What's the next big thing for watercoolers? | Watercoolers Europe 2024
FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and give direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business.
Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business.
Read more here: www.foodbev.com

02:27
Massimiliano Orsi | Bardi | Watercoolers Europe 2024
At the WE Conference & Workshop in Bucharest on October 10, 2024, Massimiliano Orsi exhibited Bardi's product portfolio:
- Washing machines for glass bottles
- Complete lines for water in big containers, from 5 Litres to 5 Gallons
- Filling and capping monoblock for 5-19 Litres PET one-way bottles.
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FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and give direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business.
Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business.
Read more here: www.foodbev.com

02:58
François Jolly | OP s.a.r.l. | Watercoolers Europe 2024
At the WE Conference & Workshop in Bucharest on October 10, 2024, François Jolly, founder of OP, exhibited their plastic racks systems that are made from recycled polypropylene.
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FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and give direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business.
Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business.
Read more here: www.foodbev.com

06:16
Richard Hall | Watercoolers Europe 2024
At the WE Conference & Workshop in Bucharest on October 10, 2024, Richard Hall, presented an insightful session on the 'Latest European Market and Industry Developments and Outlook'.
His presentation provided an in-depth analysis of the European water dispenser market, highlighting key trends and growth opportunities.
Richard Hall is an acknowledged expert on the international food and drinks sector, chairing and speaking at numerous industry conferences. In 1991 he formed Zenith as a specialist business consultancy for the food and drink industries. He also chairs FoodBev Media, which he founded in 2000. Its team publishes four business journals, including “Refreshment”, and manages the foodbev.com website.
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FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and give direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business.
Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business.
Read more here: www.foodbev.com
00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Recap of Richard's presentation on the latest European market and industry developments
01:15 - What's affecting market change?
01:57 - Sustainability in watercoolers
02:45 - Trends within the industry
04:45 - The future for watercoolers

09:15
Thorsten Jekel | Watercoolers Europe 2024 Keynote Speaker
At the WE Conference & Workshop in Bucharest on October 10, 2024, keynote speaker Thorsten Jekel, MBA, presented an insightful session.
Discover how AI can revolutionise productivity and drive business growth. Thorsten highlights common pitfalls and mistakes companies face when adopting AI, offering valuable insights to help you avoid these challenges.
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FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and give direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business.
Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business.
Read more here: www.foodbev.com
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Recap of Thorsten's keynote speech
01:25 - How can AI enhance the workplace?
02:40 - How can the watercooler industry make better use of AI?
05:44 - What impact will AI have on the decision making process?
06:54 - Meta smart glasses

05:46
Frigoglass Group | World Beverage Innovation Awards 2024
We speak to Apostolis Skoufis, with Frigoglass Group being crowned 'Best Technology Innovation' at the World Beverage Innovation Awards 2024.
A 650lt single door cooler rated A would consume 42% of what a traditional 60-watt light bulb is consuming in a day to keep more than 700 cans cold.
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FoodBev Media is thrilled to announce the winners of this year's highly anticipated World Beverage Innovations Awards, a celebration of creativity and excellence within the beverage industry. This event, which highlights groundbreaking advancements, exceptional products, and sustainable practices, has become a hallmark of innovation in the global beverage community.
The winners of this year's award were announced in Germany at BrauBeviale, the trade event that spotlights the global beverage market. As we celebrate the game changers who have elevated the beverage experience, FoodBev would like to congratulate all winners, finalists, and commended companies.
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FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and provide direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business.
Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business.
Read more here: www.foodbev.com

03:50
SmartSkin Technologies | World Beverage Innovation Awards 2024
We speak to Kumaran Thillainadarajah, with SmartSkin Technologies being crowned 'Best Manufacturing/Processing Innovation' at the World Beverage Innovation Awards 2024.
SmartSkin InControl collects and analyses data at critical points across the production line as your container would experience it.
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FoodBev Media is thrilled to announce the winners of this year's highly anticipated World Beverage Innovations Awards, a celebration of creativity and excellence within the beverage industry. This event, which highlights groundbreaking advancements, exceptional products, and sustainable practices, has become a hallmark of innovation in the global beverage community.
The winners of this year's award were announced in Germany at BrauBeviale, the trade event that spotlights the global beverage market. As we celebrate the game changers who have elevated the beverage experience, FoodBev would like to congratulate all winners, finalists, and commended companies.
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FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and provide direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business.
Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business.
Read more here: www.foodbev.com

01:45
Lust & Feast | World Beverage Innovation Awards 2024
We speak to Thomas Himmer, with Lust & Feast being crowned 'Best Low/No Alcohol Beverage' at the World Beverage Innovation Awards 2024.
Lust & Feast's non-alcoholic aperitif features bucco leaves paired with warm, aromatic botanicals complemented by a hint of refreshing mint notes.
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FoodBev Media is thrilled to announce the winners of this year's highly anticipated World Beverage Innovations Awards, a celebration of creativity and excellence within the beverage industry. This event, which highlights groundbreaking advancements, exceptional products, and sustainable practices, has become a hallmark of innovation in the global beverage community.
The winners of this year's award were announced in Germany at BrauBeviale, the trade event that spotlights the global beverage market. As we celebrate the game changers who have elevated the beverage experience, FoodBev would like to congratulate all winners, finalists, and commended companies.
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FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and provide direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business.
Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business.
Read more here: www.foodbev.com

01:41
deMagdo | World Beverage Innovation Awards 2024
We speak to Radoslav Stryhal, with deMagdo being crowned 'Best Craft Beverage' at the World Beverage Innovation Awards 2024.
deMagdo provides a new approach to the traditional spritzer by blending traditional winemaking with natural, high-quality ingredients like rose petals, hibiscus flowers, sour cherry, and lemon.
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FoodBev Media is thrilled to announce the winners of this year's highly anticipated World Beverage Innovations Awards, a celebration of creativity and excellence within the beverage industry. This event, which highlights groundbreaking advancements, exceptional products, and sustainable practices, has become a hallmark of innovation in the global beverage community.
The winners of this year's award were announced in Germany at BrauBeviale, the trade event that spotlights the global beverage market. As we celebrate the game changers who have elevated the beverage experience, FoodBev would like to congratulate all winners, finalists, and commended companies.
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FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and provide direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business.
Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business.
Read more here: www.foodbev.com

04:25
Lost Sheep Coffee | World Coffee Innovation Awards 2024
Lost Sheep Coffee won the 'best ready-to-drink product' category in the World Coffee Innovation Awards 2024.
Shining a spotlight on the coffee industry, these Awards allow cutting-edge advancements that often go unnoticed to gain the recognition they deserve. Think revolutionary machines, sustainable packaging, new-fangled flavourings or a spin on an old classic!
The winners of this year's award were announced in London at the Caffe Culture Show, the trade event that spotlights the UK speciality coffee and cafe bar market. As we celebrate the game changers who have elevated the coffee experience, FoodBev would like to congratulate all winners, finalists and commended companies.
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FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and provide direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business.
Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business.
Read more here: www.foodbevawards.com

04:31
Lika Bakery | World Food Innovation Awards 2024
Lika Bakery won the 'best bakery product' category in the World Food Innovation Awards 2024.
The World Food Innovation Awards, in association with IFE, International Food & Drink Event, are a celebration of innovation and excellence across every category of the global food industry.
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FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and provide direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business.
Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business.
Read more here: www.foodbevawards.com

02:59
The Good Cup | World Catering Technology Awards 2024
The Good Cup won the 'best takeaway packaging innovation' category in the World Catering Technology Awards and finalist in the 'best sustainability initiative' category.
The World Catering Technology Awards, in association with HRC, are a celebration of innovation and excellence across every category of the global restaurant, catering and hospitality industry.
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FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and provide direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business.
Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business.
Read more here: www.foodbevawards.com

02:44
MM Packaging | IFE 2024
GreenPeel is MM packaging's paper-based food tray solution which offers a more sustainable alternative to conventional packaging. GreenPeel uses 90% less plastic compared to regular plastic trays.
GreenPeel was awarded finalist at the World Food Innovation Awards 2024 in the packaging design category.
The World Food Innovation Awards, in association with IFE, International Food & Drink Event, are a celebration of innovation and excellence across every category of the global food industry.
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FoodBev Media provides actionable insights that empower, educate, and provide direction to food and beverage industry decision-makers. We offer all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business.
Established originally as a traditional ink-on-paper magazine publisher in 2000, today FoodBev Media is a truly international multimedia business.
Read more here: www.foodbev.com
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