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conducted in real-world conditions through this and future planned trials, with additional external LCA analysis and verification to be undertaken. The digital capabilities of the dispenser will also provide rich data and insights into consumer behaviour, to help further optimise the solution. According to the Ellen MacArthur


Foundation, dispensed options with reusable containers can be among the best packaging options for reducing our carbon footprint. Such dispensed solutions are expected to be instrumental to reaching Coca Cola’s recently announced new, global goal of 25% reusable packaging by 2030, which includes refillable vessels for dispensed drinks, along with refillable or returnable glass and plastic bottles. This drinks-on-demand innovation also


Coca Cola trials drinks dispenser in Europe


Trials of Coca-Cola’s compact smart dispenser - the smallest unit in its Freestyle® range are beginning in Europe. The first trials will take place at a range


of at-work and on-the-go outlets in France and Belgium, in partnership with Coca Cola Europacific Partners. Trials in Great Britain will begin shortly thereafter, as additional European countries and customers are added to the trials throughout 2022. The compact dispenser enables direct


digital consumer interaction, with options for consumers to personalise temperature and carbonisation levels to their taste, with


around 40 beverage choices on offer, using their own reusable vessel. The development builds on the existing


work of Coca Cola to innovate dispensed solutions as a ‘drinks-on-demand’ category, offering smaller on-the-go and at-work locations the opportunity to provide consumers with their favourite drinks, their way. Preliminary Life Cycle Analysis, of the


New Compact Freestyle®, has identified a lower carbon footprint per litre of chilled beverage compared with conventional pack types, for example, cans and PET bottles. Further sustainability analysis will now be


has the potential to contribute towards Coca Cola in Europe reaching its ambitious target of a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 (vs. a 2015 baseline) and Net Zero emissions by 2040. “The findings of our preliminary analysis promisingly show that the New Compact Freestyle® can have a lower carbon footprint per serving compared to traditional packs, such as cans and PET bottles. This is hugely encouraging given the importance to deliver meaningful action on sustainability for Coca Cola, and our customers and consumers. “These new trials mean that consumers


can prepare their own perfect drink, just as they like it, and can use less packaging and carbon to do so – a win-win for them, and the environment.”


Selecta Group achieves double-digit growth in q1 2022


Announcing its results for the first quarter of 2022, Selecta Group, the Swiss-based Foodtech specialist with a distribution network in Europe, has recorded strong double-digit growth of 16.7% compared to 2021.


Highlights of its results include: • Group sales of €276.6 million, strong double-digit growth of 16.7% compared to 2021, in a quarter still impacted by the pandemic. • Adjusted EBITDA of €46.1 million, increased by 36% compared to 2021 and adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.7%, increased 2.3pp compared to 2021, driven by strong pricing initiatives and structural cost savings. • Strong liquidity of €128.3 million, due to daily cash discipline maintained. We remain focused on free cash flow conversion, working capital and capex optimisation.


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Executive Chairman, Joe Plumeri, commented: “We continue to focus on delivering against our One Selecta vision and strategy - delivering innovative solutions that address the needs of our clients and offering world-class service enabled through technology. Our launch of the Foodies Shop & Go this quarter is a prime example as we bring our consumers healthy, delicious food in a modern, hassle-free and automated environment. We will continue to use technology to deliver food and beverage solutions that address our clients’ underlying needs.” Christian Schmitz, Selecta


Group chief executive, added: “We remain convinced that Selecta offers the solutions required by our clients in a post-Covid world. Our strength


in new innovative, 24/7 solutions is matched by our ability to optimize service for our food and beverage solutions through technology. Coupled with the development of further A-brand partnerships across our Selecta markets in Q1, Selecta has a strong foundation to strengthen our position as the food tech leader in Europe.”


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