Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from some of our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.

Nestlé has promoted Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen to chief executive officer of Nespresso and member of the company's executive board, effective 1 November 2025.

The World Coffee Innovation Awards are a celebration of the latest and greatest products, designs and technologies driving the revolution of one of the most popular drinks worldwide. From how we brew our coffee in the morning to the amazing on the go options.

Nestlé Professional has introduced a new material made from used coffee grounds and plastic waste, which is now being used in its Nescafé self-serve furniture units.

Courtney Jones, marketing activation manager at Nestlé Professional explains how these shifting expectations are transforming both campus and hotel beverage strategies.

Maxim’s de Paris is set to launch the Seine X in October, described as the world’s first intelligent semi-automatic espresso machine with three-in-one variable pressure capabilities.

Lavazza has introduced the Assoluta, a new bean-to-cup coffee machine aimed at enhancing at-home brewing through app-based...

A new study by researchers at the University of Birmingham has found that hot coffee served in disposable to-go cups contains significantly higher concentrations of synthetic microplastics than its iced counterpart.

Scott Martin, the entrepreneur behind Coffee Nation and Costa Express, is returning to the UK coffee market with Unity Coffee, a self-serve coffee system built on a mobile-first FinTech platform.

Breville has expanded its espresso machine line-up with the launch of Oracle Dual Boiler.

New York-based coffee technology brand Terra Kaffe has launched Demi, an automatic espresso machine that brews espresso and drip coffee from fresh whole beans.

Swiss coffee equipment manufacturer Thermoplan has acquired Mikafi, a start-up developing compact tabletop coffee roasters for on-site use in cafés.