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Zenith International will host the Second BeveragesMiddleEast (BevME) Congress in Dubai on 27 and 28 January 2009.

A polished steel water sculpture, promised to the people of Bath several years ago, has finally been unveiled to the public.

UK water cooler manufacturer Ebac has appointed a new Eastern European Sales Manager to expand the company’s presence in the region.

Icelandic Water Holdings has signed an exclusive three-year in-flight deal for its water brand Icelandic Glacial with NetJets Europe, Europe’s largest private business jet operator.

Australian drinks company Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) is seeking permission from the Commerce Commission to acquire cordial maker Baker Hall.

IBWA responds to last week's vote by the Toronto City Council to ban the sale of plastic water bottles on all municipal premises.

Cool Change Natural Spring Water from Australia is a newly launched spring water launched in PLA to tap into concern over the level of PET bottles disposed at landfill sites.

Love Limited Edition UK has sold six limited edition Love H2O bottles, each encrusted with more than 6,500 Swarovski crystals, for £1,000 a bottle.

Nestlé UK has chosen renewable and compostable packaging film from Innovia to wrap one of its signature confectionery brands, Quality Street.

The Irish government has ordered a recall of all pork products linked to pigs slaughtered in Ireland, after laboratory tests found the presence of dioxins in animal feed and pork fat samples.

Arla Foods Ingredients has produced a range of functional milk proteins to be used for ice cream, which the company claims overcome the limitations of standard whey protein concentrate (WPC), improve product quality and cut raw material costs.

The EU has adopted the FIAP, a comprehensive set of rules that ensures consistent use of additives and enzymes throughout the EU.