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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13 September 2024
Nestlé Waters settles legal issues over illegal water practices in France
Nestlé Waters has agreed to pay a €2m fine following a settlement regarding illegal water drilling and treatment practices in France.
12 September 2024
Krispy Kreme launches Barbie-inspired doughnut collection to mark 65th anniversary
Krispy Kreme has unveiled a new doughnut collection in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the Barbie brand, featuring four uniquely...
12 September 2024
Grind partners with Sage to launch exclusive bean-to-cup coffee machine
UK cult coffee brand Grind has unveiled its first consumer bean-to-cup coffee machine, a new edition of the Sage Barista Touch Impress.
12 September 2024
Coffee Mate taps into bagel trend with limited-edition coffee creamer
Nestlé’s Coffee Mate has expanded its portfolio with a new limited-edition launch, Coffee Mate Bagel & Cream Cheese Flavored Creamer.
12 September 2024
WaterEquity secures over $100m for climate-resilient water infrastructure fund
WaterEquity, an asset manager focused on financing water and sanitation solutions in emerging markets, has raised over $100 million.
11 September 2024
MIT researchers develop filtration material to combat water contamination
Researchers at MIT have unveiled a new filtration material that could greatly improve the removal of harmful chemicals from water supplies.
11 September 2024
Keurig Dr Pepper settles with SEC over misleading recyclability claims for K-Cup pods
KDP has been officially charged by the US SEC for making misleading statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup beverage pods.