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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Sustainable water company BE WTR opens circular bottling plant in Paris
BE WTR, a sustainable water company known for its premium offerings, has opened a fully automated circular bottling plant in Clichy, Paris.
Schaerer introduces '2-step' coffee machine configuration to meet demand for efficiency and quality
Swiss coffee machine manufacturer Schaerer has launched a new '2-step' configuration for its Coffee Soul 10 and 12 models.
FreshRealm expands operations in Georgia, US, creates 300 new jobs
Fresh meal delivery provider FreshRealm has announced plans to expand its footprint in Montezuma, Georgia, creating over 300 new jobs.
Primo Water and BlueTriton to merge, creating a new 'healthy hydration' company
Primo Water and BlueTriton have agreed to merge in an all-stock deal to create "a leading North American healthy hydration company".
Westrock Coffee opens $315m ready-to-drink manufacturing facility
Westrock Coffee Company has opened a $315m ready-to-drink manufacturing facility in Conway, Arkansas, US.
Emmi to acquire coffee roaster Hochstrasser
Emmi Group is set to acquire coffee roaster Hochstrasser, for an undisclosed sum.
Birchall opens 'UK's first' solar-powered tea factory
Independent tea brand Birchall Tea has taken a step in reducing its environmental impact, operating what the company claims is the UK's...
Alpla’s new PET wine bottle slashes carbon emissions by half
Alpla has unveiled a new recyclable wine bottle made of PET, designed to enhance sustainability and cost-efficiency within the wine...
Ecotone opens €10m organic coffee and tea factory
Ecotone, an organic and plant-based food producer, has opened the doors to what the company claims is the largest 100% organic coffee and...
Coca-Cola HBC inaugurates rPET production facility in Romania
In a step towards achieving its vision of a circular economy for packaging, Coca-Cola HBC has inaugurated a new recycled plastic (rPET)...
BrauBeviale 2023: Covering current requirements in the beverage industry
This year's BrauBeviale is taking place from 28-30 November in Nuremberg, Germany, offering solutions for beverage production and...
