The UK market for flavoured and functional waters grew faster than for plain water in 2022, according to the latest UK Water Drinks Market Reports from industry experts Zenith Global Commercial. Total flavoured and functional water consumption rose 16% to 530 million litres, 6% above the pre-pandemic peak of 2018. Sales value rebounded 25% to over £600 million. This takes […]

If you’re after the latest information and products about hydration, then make a beeline for the UK’s largest water dispenser trade show, which takes place on 16 March, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes. Run after the WHA (Water Dispenser and Hydration Association) annual conference, the trade show features over 40 exhibitors, several of whom are launching new products […]

Here in the UK we sometimes take our clean drinking water for granted. The mission of the Water Dispenser and Hydration Association (WHA) is to make it easier to rehydrate, anywhere… in offices, homes, schools, restaurants, leisure centres and so on. However, the Association is very aware that millions of people around the world lack safe water supplies, which is […]

When it comes to sustainability, members of the Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (the WHA) are proving that the sector is an exemplar when it comes to the environment. From buildings and trees to the important issue of reducing single use plastics. Green building and land management An example is the environmentally friendly building and land project by Glastonbury Spring Water. Sales Director, David […]

Climate leaders gathered for COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, were able to get a taste of a new hydration solution from Swedish water and beverage innovator Bluewater. The company’s purified water refill stations and sustainable reusable bottles allowed delegates to stay healthily hydrated in the Climate Action Innovation Zone. “We are deeply honoured that Climate Action chose Bluewater to provide […]

The shortage of small-pack bottled water has caused bottled water sales to drop as low as 25% of normal levels for some retailers, according to a recent report. Manufacturing and logistical issues mean that even more people may now be in the mood to turn their thoughts to choosing different ways to hydrate. This could be the perfect time for […]

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has partnered with Thames Water to install a network of more than 100 drinking water fountains in busy and accessible areas of London. This is part of a range of measures taken by the Mayor to reduce the number of single-use plastic water bottles used in the capital and provide free access to healthy tap water. The average London adult buys more […]

The Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (the WHA) is holding its first in person AGM and General Meeting since the formation of the trade body in January 2020. The event, taking place in the West Midlands on 22 September 2022, is for WHA members only. Phillipa Atkinson-Clow, general manager of the WHA, said: “In surveys, many members name ‘networking’ as […]

Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE), representing the interests of over five hundred natural mineral and spring water producers in Europe, has elected Alessandro Pasquale, chief executive and owner of Mattoni 1873, as its new president for the next two years. Mr Pasquale, a Swiss-Italian national, is the second generation to lead the family business. The father of two children has […]

The European Vending & Coffee Services Association (EVA) recently contacted vending machine operators and bottlers as part of a survey to help analyse the current trends of bottled water in the industry. The objective of the study was to understand how bottled water is currently provided in the vending industry, to understand if new formats for bottled water are being […]