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Atlanta Enjoys Bottled Water

Oct 15, 2018

Bottled water continues to be a popular choice for both refreshment and rehydration in Atlanta. As the seasons change, Atlanta employees are getting ready for all that the fall and winter have to bring. Even though the temperature may be slowly dropping, it is also important to remember to stay hydrated. Atlanta enjoys bottled water.

Dehydration can happen to anyone when there “is a lack of water in the body resulting from inadequate intake of fluids.” Even a small amount of dehydration can cause headaches, poor concentration, tiredness, and lightheadedness — all symptoms that can make it harder for employees to be productive. An easy way to stay hydrated is to always have low or no-sugar beverages like bottled water available in the office break room vending machine.

Types of Bottled Water

Bottled water choices in the United States (U.S.) have also expanded to include domestic non-sparkling water (5.5 percent increase). Domestic sparking water (27.5 percent increase), imported sparkling and non-sparkling water (9.2 percent increase). Home and office delivery of 3 to 5-gallon size bottles (1.3 percent increase). The switch from other packaged drinks to bottled water has been strong. According to the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) and the Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC), “bottled water is the number one beverage product in the U.S., by volume, for a second year in a row.”

And that list of beverages includes carbonated soft drinks. Their sales have continued to decline over the past 13 years as consumers have shifted away from sugar-sweetened beverages. Some of the reasons why Atlanta employees have made the switch include the following. Bottled water

Another way to help boost productivity is to keep hunger at bay by offering healthy snacks in office break room vending machines or micro-market. Eating healthy snacks regularly throughout the day also keeps blood sugar stable. In addition, a satiated and hydrated employee is a winning combination. For more information about adding a micro-market or healthy snack and beverage vending machines to your place of business, contact Southern Refreshment Services at 770-939-9299. We look forward to working with you.

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