NMWE at Strategic Forum of Slovenian Beverages Sector 2021 – All about future challenges

Portorož, Slovenia, 19 October 2021: The Strategic Forum took place in Portorož, bringing together soft drinks
and natural mineral waters producers, winemakers, and brewers. Together with representatives of ministries
and European associations, they sought answers to the challenges of the sectors. The common concern of all
is cohesive, sustainable, responsible, and competitive business, imposed by the constraints of new legislative
frameworks. The frameworks focus on creating a predictable, stimulating, and competitive business
environment, sustainable water management, management of plastic and other packaging, and the
development of nutrition and alcoholic policy and the green transition to a circular economy.

The European Association of Natural Mineral Waters (NMWE) also presented its views at the Forum. “NMWE’s
members have a long history of sustainable resource management, environment protection and recyclable
packaging. Natural mineral and spring waters are natural and healthy products, with a diversity in taste and
mineral composition reflecting their terroir. They have a key role to play in supporting health and well-being”,
said Patricia Fosselard, Secretary General at NMWE. “The specificities of natural mineral waters, and our
members’ sustainability credentials, make our sector a natural partner towards reaching the EU’s carbonneutrality
goal. NMWE will continue to be fully committed to supporting all our members on their ambitious
journey.”

Read full press release here: Press release_Strategic Forum of the Slovenian Beverages Sector 2021_19Oct2021