VOL. 57 • NO. 4
COLUMNS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
2017 BUYERS' GUIDE
58 | Welcome to Our House: The Basics of Plant Tours When legislators tour your plant, education is key. COMMUNICATIONS
62 | When Doing the Right Thing Can Inspire Change How environmental success stories can inspire consumers to see the value of recycling. TECHNICAL UPDATE
64 | IBWA Seeks “Healthy” Label for Bottled Water From FDA Why the term “healthy” is justified for bottled water products.
SPECIAL PHOTO GALLERY
8 | IBWA'S DAY ON CAPITOL HILL On June 7, 2017, nearly 50 IBWA members took to the halls Congress to educate legislators on bottled water issues. Review the day in pictures.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DEPARTMENTS CHAIRWOMAN'S COMMENTARY ..........................2 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ......................................4
12 | Bottled Water 2016: No.1 and Growing U.S. and International Developments and Statistics
WATER NOTES ....................................................6
Bottled water reached a major milestone in 2016 when it surpassed carbonated soft drinks to become the largest beverage category, by volume, in the United States. Find out why Beverage Marketing Corporation expects bottled water to continue reconfiguring the U.S. beverage marketplace, gaining market share all the while. By John G. Rodwan, Jr.
CLASSIFIEDS ....................................................67
CPO QUIZ .........................................................66 ADVERTISERS ...................................................67 CALENDAR .......................................................67
CONNECT WITH IBWA
23 | 2017 IBWA Buyers’ Guide 24 | Companies. The IBWA member companies listed here have the knowledge, products, and services to help you realize your business goals. They are committed to IBWA and understand the unique challenges of the bottled water industry. 36 | Products/Services. Are you searching for a specific product or service? Do you want to work with vendors who truly understand the bottled water industry? Find what you are looking for in this products/services list, presented alphabetically by category.
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