PepsiCo announced the launch of its Social Vending System, a state-of-the-art networked unit that features full touch screen interactive vending technology, enabling consumers to better connect with PepsiCo brands right at the point of purchase. A prototype of the Social Vending System is debuting at the National Automatic Merchandising Association’s One Show in Chicago, April 27-29.

Coca-Cola, which has launched numerous projects revolving around recycling (the latest initiatives include the launch of cardboard racks and new collection of rPET tee-shirts) ‘gives it back’ in Israel with a fashion twist. This month, the brand has opened a pop-up store, where it sells beautiful apparel and furniture made using recycled bottles and cans of the iconic fizzy drink.

One of the boldest youth targeted filmmaking initiatives launched last year, the Sprite Refreshing Films Program, is approaching the finish line. The soft drink brand is proud to present six films created by the finalists of the project and is encouraging Americans to visit the dedicated hub and vote for their favourite short movie by sending text messages—the team behind the winning work will head to a major film festival this summer where their movie will be screened.

As the Royal Wedding falls just after Easter, many people in the UK will be enjoying an eight day holiday bonanza within a short eleven day period, and consumers will be looking to make the most of the holiday atmosphere, celebrating all that is great about Britain. Leading drinks companies Diageo GB and Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) are both activating plans to help GB retailers make the most of the opportunity presented by the much anticipated occasions, and are launching holiday editions of their iconic products.

To continue a series of recycling-oriented projects, which include the famous 111 Navy Chair and the recently presented ‘Give It Back’ racks, Coca-Cola collaborated with a range of apparel designers on creating a collection of T-shirts, made of recycled PET bottles, as part of the Coca-Cola rPET Program. For the line, launched just in time for the Earth Month, the company and Base Control, the Japanese casual wear brand, teamed up with Stussy, BEAMS, XLARGE, SILAS, JOURNAL STANDARD, LUKER by NEIGHBORHOOD, Beauty & Youth and BASESTATION, as www.hypebeast.com reports.