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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Brazil projects record coffee harvest in 2025, despite negative biennial cycle
Brazil is forecast to produce 55.7 million 60-kilo bags of coffee in the 2025 harvest, representing a 2.7% increase compared to last season’s harvest, according to the National Supply Company (Conab).
JDE Peet’s sells Turkish tea unit, halts L’or barista rollout in US
JDE Peet’s has sold its tea business in Turkey to Efor Holding for an undisclosed sum. The company has also decided to discontinue the planned rollout of its L’or Barista coffee machines in the US.
De’Longhi launches Linea Classic home espresso machine
De’Longhi has introduced the Linea Classic Espresso Machine, a new home appliance designed to offer café-style coffee drinks with minimal effort.
Flash Coffee raises $3m to expand across Indonesia
Indonesia-based coffee chain Flash Coffee has secured an additional $3 million in funding to support its national expansion.
Interview: Coffee breeding in the age of climate crisis
In this interview, we speak with WCR to explore the critical role of agricultural R&D in safeguarding the future of coffee, the power of improved varieties and what lies ahead for the organisation as it scales up its global breeding networks for arabica and robusta.
AeroPress expands with the launch of Clear XL
AeroPress has announced the launch of the AeroPress Clear XL, an upgraded version of its popular AeroPress Clear, now featuring a 600ml capacity.
April 2025: Key updates from the vending, coffee and water sectors
Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.
Nestlé announces investment to expand coffee factory in Vietnam
Nestlé Vietnam has announced an investment of nearly VND 1,900 billion (approx. $73 million) to expand its Tri An coffee processing factory in Dong Nai province.
Nescafé launches new range of espresso concentrate
Nescafé has entered the premium iced coffee space with its new Espresso Concentrated – a liquid coffee designed to create barista-style iced drinks at home.
Coffee surpasses bottled water as America’s top daily beverage, NCA reports
A new report from the National Coffee Association (NCA) shows that 66% of American adults now drink coffee every day, up nearly 7% since 2020 and eclipsing daily consumption of tea, juice, soda and bottled water.
Nestlé resumes Nescafé operations in Thailand following court ruling
Nestlé Thai has resumed full operations of its Nescafé brand in Thailand following a ruling by the Thai Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court on Friday 11 April.
