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Watercoolers Europe is pleased to announce that the WE 2025 Conference & Trade Fair will take place on November 6–7, 2025, at the Meliá Milano Hotel, Italy. This prestigious annual event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals for two days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and business development. The conference program will feature expert-led discussions on the latest industry trends, regulatory updates, sustainability initiatives, and technological advancements. Attendees will gain valuable insights from international experts and engage in discussions that shape the future of the watercooler sector. In addition, interactive workshops will provide hands-on learning opportunities, equipping participants with practical strategies to enhance their businesses and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. The event will also host the WE International Trade Fair, where exhibitors from across Europe will showcase cutting-edge products, services, and innovations. This is a unique opportunity for businesses to strengthen industry connections, discover new suppliers, and expand their market reach.

Watercoolers Europe is pleased to announce that the WE 2025 Conference & Trade Fair will take place on November 6–7, 2025, at the Meliá Milano Hotel, Italy. This prestigious annual event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals for two days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and business development. The conference program will feature expert-led discussions on the latest industry trends, regulatory updates, sustainability initiatives, and technological advancements. Attendees will gain valuable insights from international experts and engage in discussions that shape the future of the watercooler sector. In addition, interactive workshops will provide hands-on learning opportunities, equipping participants with practical strategies to enhance their businesses and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. The event will also host the WE International Trade Fair, where exhibitors from across Europe will showcase cutting-edge products, services, and innovations. This is a unique opportunity for businesses to strengthen industry connections, discover new suppliers, and expand their market reach.

Watercoolers Europe is pleased to announce that the WE 2025 Conference & Trade Fair will take place on November 6–7, 2025, at the Meliá Milano Hotel, Italy. This prestigious annual event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals for two days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and business development. The conference program will feature expert-led discussions on the latest industry trends, regulatory updates, sustainability initiatives, and technological advancements. Attendees will gain valuable insights from international experts and engage in discussions that shape the future of the watercooler sector. In addition, interactive workshops will provide hands-on learning opportunities, equipping participants with practical strategies to enhance their businesses and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. The event will also host the WE International Trade Fair, where exhibitors from across Europe will showcase cutting-edge products, services, and innovations. This is a unique opportunity for businesses to strengthen industry connections, discover new suppliers, and expand their market reach.

Best Packaging/Labelling Innovation: Ball Corporation – Dynamark Advanced Pro: Designed to Engage, Engineered to Perform Ball’s Dynamark™ Advanced Pro allows the mixing of multiple graphics onto a single pallet to unlock the power of personalised packaging with up to 12 different images and messages. Ideal for promotional activity, seasonal variations, limited editions and social engaging campaigns. - FoodBev Media is delighted to announce the winners of the World Beverage Innovation Awards 2025. Now in their 22nd year, the awards remain a benchmark for creativity and excellence, celebrating the companies and individuals redefining the global beverage industry. The winners were revealed live at Drinktec in Munich, Germany, where the ceremony showcased groundbreaking products, sustainable practices and technological advancements shaping the future of beverage.

Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) is a proven and reliable physical and chemical process for treating industrial and municipal processes and wastewater. Xylem RT Rental DAF systems are specifically engineered to efficiently remove Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), and Fats, Oils, and Greases (FOG) from wastewater streams. -

Tirlan showcased its extensive protein portfolio, including Oat-Standing (a gluten-free flour for bakery and plant-based products), alongside whey protein isolates and milk protein concentrates. Keith Cooney noted their clean supply chain and the sensory richness of dairy sourced from grass-fed cows. - 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

HealthTech BioActives (HTBA) introduced OptiTaste, a taste modulation platform powered by flavonoids. Mauro Trevisani highlighted its three modules: Sweetness optimisation Balance for flavour enhancement and bitterness control Masking, to suppress astringency and off-notes - 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

Balchem offered several solutions for product developers, including: INJoy beverage systems for streamlined functional drink creation. Inhance inclusions: encapsulated flavour systems using fermentation. VitalBlend: lipid-based powders that can support GLP-1 friendly beverages. MeatShure: encapsulated salt for protein extraction, shelf-life extension and oxidative rancidity control. Many thanks to Andrew Hart and Josephine Nakhla, directors of strategic marketing and business development, for talking to us about these products - 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