Refreshment focuses on the water dispenser/cooler, office coffee service and vending sectors, while also taking an in-depth look into products for vending from bottled water and drinks, to snacks and confectionery. It also focuses on hydration, health and wellness, new technologies and environmental and social responsibility issues.
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Blupura introduces new water filtration system for beverage applications
Blupura has introduced its new filtration system, the Blutron Action. Blupura stated that the filtration system is designed to enhance...
Nestlé cuts 171 jobs at bottled-water facility in France
Nestlé Waters has announced that it is cutting 171 jobs at its Vosges facility in eastern France, as it looks to scale back production at...
Breville unveils carbonated beverage maker
Breville has announced the launch of its first sparkling beverage water maker, called InFizz Fusion. Available in five colours – sea...
Coca-Cola celebrates K-Pop culture with new limited-edition flavour
Coca-Cola has introduced a new limited-edition flavour as part of its Creations lineup: Coca‑Cola K-Wave Zero Sugar. The company said...
Sustainable recycling: The rise of the deposit return scheme
Deposit return schemes (DRS) are gaining traction worldwide as a practical solution to combat environmental pollution and encourage...
World Coffee Innovation Awards: 2024 dates announced
We’re thrilled to announce that the World Coffee Innovation Awards have returned! We will soon open entries for the latest groundbreaking...
Compass Group to acquire CH&CO in £475m deal
UK foodservice company Compass Group has agreed to acquire hospitality services provider CH&CO. According to Reuters, the deal is valued...
World Catering Technology Awards: Judges announced
We are thrilled to announce our panel of judges for the first World Catering Technology Awards, celebrating the brilliance and innovation...
Sidework closes new funding round
US beverage provider Sidework has closed a new funding round, increasing its total raised capital to over $10 million. The round was led...
Darigold launches Belle coffee creamer
Darigold has launched a new coffee creamer brand, called Belle, available in four flavours. made with five simple ingredients including...
Starbucks sued over false ‘ethical’ sourcing claims
Last week, the National Consumers League (NCL), a consumer advocacy organisation in the US, filed a lawsuit against Starbucks. The...