UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe
@unesda.bsky.social
Established in 1958, UNESDA is a Brussels-based association representing corporates and national soft drinks associations. We're here to listen, learn & share. Visit our website: https://unesda.eu/
We have the perfect read for you to find out why #OurSectorMatters to Europe! All in just three key facts
👉 www.euronews.com/business/202...
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December 4, 2025 at 7:51 AM
We have the perfect read for you to find out why #OurSectorMatters to Europe! All in just three key facts
👉 www.euronews.com/business/202...
👉 www.euronews.com/business/202...
The Coca-Cola Company has been creating significant value to Europe's communities and economies.
🔎 Find out how in this article on @euronews.com by Wouter Vermeulen, Vice-President Sustainability and Public Policy, Coca-Cola Europe ⤵️
euronews.com/business/202...
#OurSectorMatters
🔎 Find out how in this article on @euronews.com by Wouter Vermeulen, Vice-President Sustainability and Public Policy, Coca-Cola Europe ⤵️
euronews.com/business/202...
#OurSectorMatters
December 3, 2025 at 7:50 AM
The Coca-Cola Company has been creating significant value to Europe's communities and economies.
🔎 Find out how in this article on @euronews.com by Wouter Vermeulen, Vice-President Sustainability and Public Policy, Coca-Cola Europe ⤵️
euronews.com/business/202...
#OurSectorMatters
🔎 Find out how in this article on @euronews.com by Wouter Vermeulen, Vice-President Sustainability and Public Policy, Coca-Cola Europe ⤵️
euronews.com/business/202...
#OurSectorMatters
💡 UNESDA #FridayTip
Still trying to get your head around the 720 MEPs?
This interactive game makes it simple (and even a little fun) to recognise them and understand their positions and influence
👉 preview--mep-ace-challenge.lovable.app
Still trying to get your head around the 720 MEPs?
This interactive game makes it simple (and even a little fun) to recognise them and understand their positions and influence
👉 preview--mep-ace-challenge.lovable.app
November 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
💡 UNESDA #FridayTip
Still trying to get your head around the 720 MEPs?
This interactive game makes it simple (and even a little fun) to recognise them and understand their positions and influence
👉 preview--mep-ace-challenge.lovable.app
Still trying to get your head around the 720 MEPs?
This interactive game makes it simple (and even a little fun) to recognise them and understand their positions and influence
👉 preview--mep-ace-challenge.lovable.app
Setting up a well-designed and efficient #DepositReturnSystem (#DRS) for single-use beverage containers is no simple task, as UNESDA explained at last week’s DRS event in Madrid, organised by NGOs @reloop.bsky.social, @retorna.org and @zerowasteeurope.eu.
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Setting up a well-designed and efficient #DepositReturnSystem (#DRS) for single-use beverage containers is no simple task, as UNESDA explained at last week’s DRS event in Madrid, organised by NGOs @reloop.bsky.social, @retorna.org and @zerowasteeurope.eu.
What does innovating for consumers mean to our sector?
➡️ It’s about offering a variety of #SoftDrinks that meet every need, preference and lifestyle so consumers can enjoy the beverages they love as part of a balanced diet.
➡️ It’s about offering a variety of #SoftDrinks that meet every need, preference and lifestyle so consumers can enjoy the beverages they love as part of a balanced diet.
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 AM
What does innovating for consumers mean to our sector?
➡️ It’s about offering a variety of #SoftDrinks that meet every need, preference and lifestyle so consumers can enjoy the beverages they love as part of a balanced diet.
➡️ It’s about offering a variety of #SoftDrinks that meet every need, preference and lifestyle so consumers can enjoy the beverages they love as part of a balanced diet.
Improving Europeans’ health is important, and it is a public goal that our sector has long supported with concrete actions to promote balanced diets, including reducing the average sugar content in our #SoftDrinks. That works. Not soft drinks taxes and here’s why:
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Improving Europeans’ health is important, and it is a public goal that our sector has long supported with concrete actions to promote balanced diets, including reducing the average sugar content in our #SoftDrinks. That works. Not soft drinks taxes and here’s why:
😍 Being in Madrid is always a pleasure, but this week it’s even more exciting: it’s a hub for global collaboration!
We are delighted to reunite with our beverage colleagues from around the world for what promises to be engaging discussions on our sector’s actions and key challenges.
We are delighted to reunite with our beverage colleagues from around the world for what promises to be engaging discussions on our sector’s actions and key challenges.
November 19, 2025 at 8:16 AM
😍 Being in Madrid is always a pleasure, but this week it’s even more exciting: it’s a hub for global collaboration!
We are delighted to reunite with our beverage colleagues from around the world for what promises to be engaging discussions on our sector’s actions and key challenges.
We are delighted to reunite with our beverage colleagues from around the world for what promises to be engaging discussions on our sector’s actions and key challenges.
Heard that Spain will introduce a #DepositReturnSystem (#DRS) next year to boost the collection of single-use beverage containers for #recycling?
You heard it right! That’s what is being discussed now at the DRS event in Madrid, hosted by NGOs @reloop.bsky.social @retorna.org & @zerowasteeurope.eu
You heard it right! That’s what is being discussed now at the DRS event in Madrid, hosted by NGOs @reloop.bsky.social @retorna.org & @zerowasteeurope.eu
November 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Heard that Spain will introduce a #DepositReturnSystem (#DRS) next year to boost the collection of single-use beverage containers for #recycling?
You heard it right! That’s what is being discussed now at the DRS event in Madrid, hosted by NGOs @reloop.bsky.social @retorna.org & @zerowasteeurope.eu
You heard it right! That’s what is being discussed now at the DRS event in Madrid, hosted by NGOs @reloop.bsky.social @retorna.org & @zerowasteeurope.eu
When you discover Sanmy, Spain’s oldest #SoftDrinks company, and the role it plays in a sector that drives #jobs and sustainable #growth across the country, you understand what we mean when we say #OurSectorMatters to Europe.
📽 Watch the video snippet below 👇
📽 Watch the video snippet below 👇
November 17, 2025 at 7:56 AM
When you discover Sanmy, Spain’s oldest #SoftDrinks company, and the role it plays in a sector that drives #jobs and sustainable #growth across the country, you understand what we mean when we say #OurSectorMatters to Europe.
📽 Watch the video snippet below 👇
📽 Watch the video snippet below 👇
💡 UNESDA #FridayTip
Getting married in 2026? You may want to check out these five wedding trends 👉 traveltomorrow.com/wedding-tren...
Getting married in 2026? You may want to check out these five wedding trends 👉 traveltomorrow.com/wedding-tren...
November 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
💡 UNESDA #FridayTip
Getting married in 2026? You may want to check out these five wedding trends 👉 traveltomorrow.com/wedding-tren...
Getting married in 2026? You may want to check out these five wedding trends 👉 traveltomorrow.com/wedding-tren...
Being a sector that matters to Europe means manufacturing more than 97% of our #SoftDrinks throughout 500+ production sites on the continent, and supporting over 1.8 million #jobs across our European supply chain.
November 13, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Being a sector that matters to Europe means manufacturing more than 97% of our #SoftDrinks throughout 500+ production sites on the continent, and supporting over 1.8 million #jobs across our European supply chain.
Some go to Madrid for art, food or football. We're going for the ICBA meeting! We're looking forward to the promising discussions ahead & can’t wait to meet our beverage colleagues from across the globe next week!
UNESDA is delighted to co-host the meeting alongside our Spanish member association.
UNESDA is delighted to co-host the meeting alongside our Spanish member association.
November 12, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Some go to Madrid for art, food or football. We're going for the ICBA meeting! We're looking forward to the promising discussions ahead & can’t wait to meet our beverage colleagues from across the globe next week!
UNESDA is delighted to co-host the meeting alongside our Spanish member association.
UNESDA is delighted to co-host the meeting alongside our Spanish member association.
💡 UNESDA #FridayTip
There is something unique about Poznań (Poland): St. Martin’s Day on 11 November. It comes with parades, local festivities and even a special traditional pastry. Curious to learn more?
👉 keytopoland.com/post/celebra...
There is something unique about Poznań (Poland): St. Martin’s Day on 11 November. It comes with parades, local festivities and even a special traditional pastry. Curious to learn more?
👉 keytopoland.com/post/celebra...
November 7, 2025 at 7:58 AM
💡 UNESDA #FridayTip
There is something unique about Poznań (Poland): St. Martin’s Day on 11 November. It comes with parades, local festivities and even a special traditional pastry. Curious to learn more?
👉 keytopoland.com/post/celebra...
There is something unique about Poznań (Poland): St. Martin’s Day on 11 November. It comes with parades, local festivities and even a special traditional pastry. Curious to learn more?
👉 keytopoland.com/post/celebra...
📢 IT’S TODAY! Want to engage in a discussion on the latest robust science around low/no-calorie #sweeteners & their role in weight management?
Join the International Sweeteners Association’s virtual roundtable to discuss the recent SWEET research:
www.linkedin.com/events/73848...
🕒 3-4pm CET (LK)
Join the International Sweeteners Association’s virtual roundtable to discuss the recent SWEET research:
www.linkedin.com/events/73848...
🕒 3-4pm CET (LK)
November 6, 2025 at 7:53 AM
📢 IT’S TODAY! Want to engage in a discussion on the latest robust science around low/no-calorie #sweeteners & their role in weight management?
Join the International Sweeteners Association’s virtual roundtable to discuss the recent SWEET research:
www.linkedin.com/events/73848...
🕒 3-4pm CET (LK)
Join the International Sweeteners Association’s virtual roundtable to discuss the recent SWEET research:
www.linkedin.com/events/73848...
🕒 3-4pm CET (LK)
What’s one sector in Spain that creates more than 200,000 #jobs and generates €11.6bn for the national economy across its value chain?
The Spanish #SoftDrinks sector, represented by our member ANFABRA.
🔎 Check out the full report (in ES)
👉 www.refrescantes.es/publicacione...
#OurSectorMatters
The Spanish #SoftDrinks sector, represented by our member ANFABRA.
🔎 Check out the full report (in ES)
👉 www.refrescantes.es/publicacione...
#OurSectorMatters
November 4, 2025 at 7:54 AM
What’s one sector in Spain that creates more than 200,000 #jobs and generates €11.6bn for the national economy across its value chain?
The Spanish #SoftDrinks sector, represented by our member ANFABRA.
🔎 Check out the full report (in ES)
👉 www.refrescantes.es/publicacione...
#OurSectorMatters
The Spanish #SoftDrinks sector, represented by our member ANFABRA.
🔎 Check out the full report (in ES)
👉 www.refrescantes.es/publicacione...
#OurSectorMatters
📢 JOIN US! UNESDA will be speaking at an event on #DepositReturnSystems (DRS) in Madrid, hosted by NGOs @reloop.bsky.social, @retorna.org & @zerowasteeurope.eu
♻️ Our DG Nicholas Hodac will share insights on what makes DRS work efficiently.
🗓 18 Nov
📌 NH Zurbano Hotel, Madrid
📍 In-person & online
♻️ Our DG Nicholas Hodac will share insights on what makes DRS work efficiently.
🗓 18 Nov
📌 NH Zurbano Hotel, Madrid
📍 In-person & online
November 3, 2025 at 7:08 AM
📢 JOIN US! UNESDA will be speaking at an event on #DepositReturnSystems (DRS) in Madrid, hosted by NGOs @reloop.bsky.social, @retorna.org & @zerowasteeurope.eu
♻️ Our DG Nicholas Hodac will share insights on what makes DRS work efficiently.
🗓 18 Nov
📌 NH Zurbano Hotel, Madrid
📍 In-person & online
♻️ Our DG Nicholas Hodac will share insights on what makes DRS work efficiently.
🗓 18 Nov
📌 NH Zurbano Hotel, Madrid
📍 In-person & online
October is coming to a close, but don’t worry if you missed any of our updates. We’ve got the highlights for you!
🎥 𝐍𝐞𝐰 ‘𝐖𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫’ 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
We released a new video highlighting how #OurSectorMatters to help Europe thrive and grow.
🎥 𝐍𝐞𝐰 ‘𝐖𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫’ 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
We released a new video highlighting how #OurSectorMatters to help Europe thrive and grow.
October 31, 2025 at 8:34 AM
October is coming to a close, but don’t worry if you missed any of our updates. We’ve got the highlights for you!
🎥 𝐍𝐞𝐰 ‘𝐖𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫’ 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
We released a new video highlighting how #OurSectorMatters to help Europe thrive and grow.
🎥 𝐍𝐞𝐰 ‘𝐖𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫’ 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
We released a new video highlighting how #OurSectorMatters to help Europe thrive and grow.
💡 UNESDA #FridayTip
Ready for some spooky experiences this Halloween? 🎃
Explore the legends and local traditions that have inspired this season’s celebrations from Romania to Iceland:
👉 www.euronews.com/travel/2024/...
Ready for some spooky experiences this Halloween? 🎃
Explore the legends and local traditions that have inspired this season’s celebrations from Romania to Iceland:
👉 www.euronews.com/travel/2024/...
October 31, 2025 at 7:53 AM
💡 UNESDA #FridayTip
Ready for some spooky experiences this Halloween? 🎃
Explore the legends and local traditions that have inspired this season’s celebrations from Romania to Iceland:
👉 www.euronews.com/travel/2024/...
Ready for some spooky experiences this Halloween? 🎃
Explore the legends and local traditions that have inspired this season’s celebrations from Romania to Iceland:
👉 www.euronews.com/travel/2024/...
What’s the one environmental #sustainability achievement that comes to mind on this #SustainabilityDay?
♻️ For us, our latest achievement on #PackagingCircularity is an important milestone: in 2024, 51.7% of the PET used by UNESDA corporate members was recycled PET (#rPET).
♻️ For us, our latest achievement on #PackagingCircularity is an important milestone: in 2024, 51.7% of the PET used by UNESDA corporate members was recycled PET (#rPET).
October 30, 2025 at 7:11 AM
What’s the one environmental #sustainability achievement that comes to mind on this #SustainabilityDay?
♻️ For us, our latest achievement on #PackagingCircularity is an important milestone: in 2024, 51.7% of the PET used by UNESDA corporate members was recycled PET (#rPET).
♻️ For us, our latest achievement on #PackagingCircularity is an important milestone: in 2024, 51.7% of the PET used by UNESDA corporate members was recycled PET (#rPET).
It is autumn break for many schools across Europe, but our work to continue delivering on our school commitments does not take a holiday:
🔹 We do not sell our #SoftDrinks in EU primary schools (through direct distribution)
🔹 We do not sell our #SoftDrinks in EU primary schools (through direct distribution)
October 28, 2025 at 10:07 AM
It is autumn break for many schools across Europe, but our work to continue delivering on our school commitments does not take a holiday:
🔹 We do not sell our #SoftDrinks in EU primary schools (through direct distribution)
🔹 We do not sell our #SoftDrinks in EU primary schools (through direct distribution)
💡 UNESDA #FridayTip
It’s #UnitedNationsDay!
Think you know everything about the United Nations (#UN)?
Put your knowledge to the test with this short quiz
👉 www.un.org/en/observanc...
It’s #UnitedNationsDay!
Think you know everything about the United Nations (#UN)?
Put your knowledge to the test with this short quiz
👉 www.un.org/en/observanc...
October 24, 2025 at 6:53 AM
💡 UNESDA #FridayTip
It’s #UnitedNationsDay!
Think you know everything about the United Nations (#UN)?
Put your knowledge to the test with this short quiz
👉 www.un.org/en/observanc...
It’s #UnitedNationsDay!
Think you know everything about the United Nations (#UN)?
Put your knowledge to the test with this short quiz
👉 www.un.org/en/observanc...
Every #SoftDrink company operating in Europe is a driver of local economic #growth. Wondering how?
McCarter, a Slovak #SoftDrink company, shows how by creating #jobs and working with local partners, including #farmers.
McCarter, a Slovak #SoftDrink company, shows how by creating #jobs and working with local partners, including #farmers.
October 23, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Every #SoftDrink company operating in Europe is a driver of local economic #growth. Wondering how?
McCarter, a Slovak #SoftDrink company, shows how by creating #jobs and working with local partners, including #farmers.
McCarter, a Slovak #SoftDrink company, shows how by creating #jobs and working with local partners, including #farmers.
📢 Don’t miss the International Sweeteners Association (ISA)’s virtual roundtable on the latest science on low/no-calorie #sweeteners and their role in weight management.
💻 LinkedIn
🗓 6 November
🕒 15:00-16:00 CET
🔎 Find out more & register:
👉 www.linkedin.com/events/73848...
🗓 6 November
🕒 15:00-16:00 CET
🔎 Find out more & register:
👉 www.linkedin.com/events/73848...
October 22, 2025 at 7:34 AM
📢 Don’t miss the International Sweeteners Association (ISA)’s virtual roundtable on the latest science on low/no-calorie #sweeteners and their role in weight management.
💻 LinkedIn
🗓 6 November
🕒 15:00-16:00 CET
🔎 Find out more & register:
👉 www.linkedin.com/events/73848...
🗓 6 November
🕒 15:00-16:00 CET
🔎 Find out more & register:
👉 www.linkedin.com/events/73848...
Why does EU environmental legislation need simplification?
‘The need for simplification is not just a technical issue – it is a strategic imperative for Europe’s competitiveness, innovation, and circular transition.’
🔎 Read our latest article
👉 unesda.eu/newsroom/blo...
‘The need for simplification is not just a technical issue – it is a strategic imperative for Europe’s competitiveness, innovation, and circular transition.’
🔎 Read our latest article
👉 unesda.eu/newsroom/blo...
October 20, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Why does EU environmental legislation need simplification?
‘The need for simplification is not just a technical issue – it is a strategic imperative for Europe’s competitiveness, innovation, and circular transition.’
🔎 Read our latest article
👉 unesda.eu/newsroom/blo...
‘The need for simplification is not just a technical issue – it is a strategic imperative for Europe’s competitiveness, innovation, and circular transition.’
🔎 Read our latest article
👉 unesda.eu/newsroom/blo...
💡 UNESDA #FridayTip
Reducing #FoodWaste can be delicious!
A ‘zero-waste’ restaurant in London shows how:
👉 www.bbc.com/reel/video/p...
Reducing #FoodWaste can be delicious!
A ‘zero-waste’ restaurant in London shows how:
👉 www.bbc.com/reel/video/p...
October 17, 2025 at 6:27 AM
💡 UNESDA #FridayTip
Reducing #FoodWaste can be delicious!
A ‘zero-waste’ restaurant in London shows how:
👉 www.bbc.com/reel/video/p...
Reducing #FoodWaste can be delicious!
A ‘zero-waste’ restaurant in London shows how:
👉 www.bbc.com/reel/video/p...