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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Coffee
Mago Maga unveils AI-powered Roma-X home coffee roaster
Coffee equipment manufacturer Mago Maga has introduced Roma-X, its third-generation AI-powered home coffee roaster.
Cafento acquires Irish speciality coffee roaster McCabe’s Coffee
Spanish coffee group Cafento has acquired McCabe’s Coffee, an Irish speciality roaster based in County Wicklow, as part of its international growth strategy.
Coffee Mate launches limited-edition mixed fruit creamer
Nestlé-owned Coffee Mate has launched a limited-edition mixed fruit-flavoured creamer in the US.
NAMA opens nominations for 2026 Coffee Legend award
The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) has opened nominations for its 2026 Coffee Legend of the Year Award, which recognises long-standing leadership within the coffee services sector.
Coca-Cola HBC’s CCBA acquisition cleared by South African competition regulator
The South African Competition Commission has recommended approval of Coca-Cola HBC AG’s proposed acquisition of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA).
Nestlé invests $696m to build new Nescafé facility in Thailand
Nestlé is investing CHF 563 million (approx. $696 million) into building a new Nescafé production facility in Thailand.
Coffee sector supports 3.8m jobs across EU27, ECF report finds
A new report from the European Coffee Federation (ECF) has highlighted the economic role of coffee across Europe and its links with producing countries.
NAMA appoints Nestlé Professional Solutions executive Michael Schwartz as board chair
The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) has appointed Michael Schwartz as chair of its board of directors for 2026-27.
Lavazza enters chilled RTD coffee market with dairy range developed alongside Müller
Lavazza has expanded into the refrigerated ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee category with the launch of a new dairy-based range developed in partnership with Müller.
Celebrating innovation: SugarBean's coffee candy
SugarBean Candy founder Nicky Trainor discusses their creation of combining freshly ground Arabica coffee beans with 'Brûléed' sugar to bring you a not-too-sweet confection of complex flavours and textures.
Brevel expands into plant cell culture with coffee cell-culture partnership
Israeli climate biotech company Brevel is extending its illuminated fermentation technology into the plant cell culture sector through a new collaboration with coffee cell-culture specialist Coffeesai.
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