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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Nestlé to invest BRL 500m in Brazil’s Nescafé site
Nestlé has announced a BRL 500 million (approx. $88.3 million) investment in Brazil through 2028 to expand its coffee production, grow its fleet of Nestlé Professional machines and accelerate innovation in response to changing consumer habits.
Grind launches Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate in two flavours
Grind has introduced a new Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, available in Espresso Black and Caramel flavours, following growing customer demand for at-home iced coffee options.
Five Star purchases select operations from Premium Solutions
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has expanded its service footprint in Central Tennessee and South-Central Kentucky through the acquisition of key operations from Premium Solutions.
Lavazza unveils dessert-inspired flavoured K-Cups
Lavazza has expanded its premium coffee portfolio in the US with the launch of a new range of flavoured K-Cups, bringing classic Italian dessert-inspired aromas to the single-serve coffee segment.
OFI expands soluble coffee production with new facility in Brazil
Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) has inaugurated a new soluble coffee facility in Linhares, Espírito Santo, marking a notable expansion in its manufacturing capabilities.
Brita launches iQ Meter for smarter water filter management
Brita Professional has launched the iQ Meter, a new digital tool designed to help coffee, vending and hospitality operators monitor and manage water filters in real time.
Brazil formalises adoption of CVA in strategic agreement with SCA
The Brazil Specialty Coffee Association (BSCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) to adopt the Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) as the official protocol for evaluating Brazilian speciality coffees.
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.
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