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 […]

The UK water drinks market rebounded in 2021 as the country emerged from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest UK Water Drinks Market reports from Zenith Global, the global food and drink experts. UK consumption of plain water grew by 9% in 2021 to reach 3.5 billion litres. Volumes of flavoured, juicy and functional water drinks enjoyed even […]

The Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (WHA) has funded a new borehole construction project to bring safe, hygienic water to a village in Africa, by donating to the charity, Just a Drop. The charity has used monies raised by WHA members to build a borehole that is already transforming the lives of nearly 300 people in Machilika Village in Zambia. This […]

Having maintained supplies throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, UK water drinks industry leaders will return to London for their 30th annual conference in person on 22 March 2022, which is also World Water Day. The theme of “Plan for People and Planet” seeks to link public expectations on health and the environment with the need for business to contribute solutions. A […]

A tech startup company that offers a suite of smart water coolers with still and sparkling flavors for commercial spaces, has announced a timely new touchless dispensing feature that provides users with a means to hydrate without using the machine’s touchscreen. As offices and workplaces begin to reopen, health precautions around COVID are top of mind, and there are concerns […]