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Nestle and Danone, both leading companies in the food and beverage sector, increased  volume growth of  their water divisions and reported progress with regard to environmental initiatives.  Nestlé Water's European business gained share  and Danone's water division posted record increase in sales in the fourth quarter of 2011.

The lab is mainly known because his name appears on most Spanish water bottles; indeed, of around 140 bottled water brands which exist in today’s market, the lab works for about 100 of them. This market segment represents about 25% of Oliver Rodés Lab’s turnover.

Greif Inc., a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced results for its first quarter. David B. Fischer, president and chief executive officer, said, “We remain focused on integrating acquisitions and implementing plans to increase cash flow during 2012.”

This limited edition “Cinema” bottle will be available in late April, for the whole of May 2012, in returnable glass and in PET, in 1L and 50 cl sizes in a variety of distribution channels.

The new-fashioned, compact family water cooler has been designed by Nestlé Waters Direct and produced by Ebac Watercoolers company.  Thanks to its elegant and modern design, small size saving space, mySpring® fits to all kitchen interior.

The museum, which is already open to the public and which covers an area of almost 1,000 square meters, is the first in the whole of Japan to be dedicated to water. Within this space, Mineral Water Museum will exhibit fountains and items related to mineral water from 30 countries all over the world.

Sergio Pérez was recently named Chairman of ADEAC, the Association of Water Cooler Distributors and Bottlers. Watercoolers Europe interviewed him for our website:  check it out to learn more about the Spanish water cooler business!

“We thought that the initiative was a very positive way of giving everyone a happy, relaxing time, particularly because everyone is experiencing a lot of worry at the moment due to the financial crisis.”

Jeroen Peters – please tell us what members can expect from the 18th Trade Fair & Convention, which will take place in Istanbul.

Nestlé Waters has announced that an innovative silica dioxide coating added to San Pellegrino PET water bottles will reduce their weight, improve their carbon retention and increase their shelf life by three months.