Bottled water shortage prompts water dispenser use

Bottled water shortage prompts water dispenser use

Sep 15, 2022 | WATER

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...
Drinking fountains for London

Drinking fountains for London

Aug 31, 2022 | Packaging, Recycling, WATER

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...
The WHA to stage first in person AGM

The WHA to stage first in person AGM

Jul 27, 2022 | Industry Events, WATER

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...

New NMWE President elected

Jul 27, 2022 | WATER

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...

Are consumer preferences changing on water?

May 4, 2022 | WATER

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...
UK water drinks market resurgent

UK water drinks market resurgent

May 4, 2022 | WATER

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...