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.
.png)
Research
Coffee & tea
Coffee
Starbucks announces leadership shake-up to speed up turnaround efforts
Starbucks has announced a series of leadership and structural changes aimed at accelerating its turnaround, following recent earnings that fell short of expectations.
Kenco launches Dubai chocolate style latte to capitalise on viral coffee trend
Jacobs Douwe Egberts Peet’s-owned coffee brand, Kenco, is set to launch its new Iced/Hot Dubai Chocolate Style Latte on June 19.
Rhea, Illycaffè and Arbitrade partner to install new coffee machines at Barcelona El Prat Airport
Rhea, Illycaffè and Arbitrade have partnered to launch a new hospitality concept at Barcelona’s El Prat Airport, aiming to provide travellers with a high-quality, sustainable coffee break experience.
JM Smucker signals further coffee price hikes in Q4 2025 earnings report
JM Smucker is preparing to increase coffee prices further as the company looks to offset rising costs and drive profitability across its retail coffee portfolio, which includes Folgers, Dunkin' and Café Bustelo.
Laird Superfood debuts Protein Instant Latte amid rising demand for functional beverages
Laird Superfood, known for its minimally processed superfood products, has launched its latest offering: Protein Instant Latte.
Pact Coffee launches speciality-grade decaf pods
Pact Coffee has expanded its presence in Waitrose with the launch of a new decaffeinated pod product, responding to growing demand for high-quality, caffeine-free options.
FAO warns major crops could lose half of the most suitable land by 2100
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has warned that several major crops, including coffee and beans, could lose half their optimally suitable land by 2100.
WMF extends 2-Milk Solution to WMF 1500 S+ to support plant-based beverage demand
WMF Professional Coffee Machines has extended its 2-Milk Solution to the WMF 1500 S+ speciality coffee machine, enabling cafés, bakeries and businesses with medium coffee demand to serve both dairy and plant-based beverages.
Laird Superfood and Bluestone Lane partner to launch functional mushroom coffee drinks
Australian-inspired speciality coffee roaster, Bluestone Lane, has partnered with Laird Superfood to launch two new functional iced coffee drinks across its more than 50 US café locations.
Caffè Nero UK CEO Will Stratton-Morris steps down, takes on new group role
Caffè Nero UK CEO Will Stratton-Morris has stepped down from his role and from the UK board, the company has confirmed in its latest trading update.
Lavazza debuts new decaf coffee to meet growing demand
Lavazza North America has launched Dolcevita Decaf, a new premium decaffeinated coffee aimed at meeting rising consumer demand for high-quality caffeine-free options.
- Page 11
