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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Starbucks to incur $400m restructuring hit as it cuts corporate roles and closes offices
Starbucks is set to incur approximately $400 million in restructuring charges as part of its ongoing ‘Back to Starbucks’ turnaround strategy, with the company also confirming a new round of corporate layoffs and office closures in the US.
Califia Farms expands RTD range with new Blueberry Matcha Almond Latte
Plant-based beverage brand Califia Farms is expanding its UK ready-to-drink (RTD) range with the launch of Blueberry Matcha Almond Latte.
Community Coffee expands permanent line with two dessert-inspired coffee flavours
Community Coffee has expanded its core product line with two new permanent flavoured coffees, Chocolate Lava Cake and Cinnamon Roll, as it responds to growing demand for dessert-inspired coffee blends.
Nestlé research finds robusta coffee mix boosts yields by 86% in Côte d’Ivoire
Nestlé has announced new research showing that planting a mix of six robusta coffee varieties in Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa, can increase yields by up to 86% compared to the country’s commonly used local coffee variety, while also improving flavour and resilience to climate stress.
Royal Cup Coffee and Tea completes acquisition of Farmer Brothers
US-based Royal Cup Coffee and Tea has completed its acquisition of Farmer Brothers, bringing together two long-established coffee and tea businesses under the Royal Cup name.
Starbucks launches Coffee Craft iced coffee concentrate for at-home use
Starbucks is expanding its at-home coffee range with the launch of Starbucks Coffee Craft, a new premium coffee concentrate designed to let consumers recreate iced café-style drinks at home with minimal preparation.
EU Commission proposes adding soluble coffee to EUDR framework
Soluble coffee has been included in the European Commission’s draft update to the scope of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), published as part of its Simplification Review.
Kenco launches matcha latte and espresso concentrate range
Kenco is expanding into matcha and ready-to-use coffee concentrates with the launch of new at-home drinks products aimed at younger consumers and café-style occasions.
Oatly launches new Barista Cold Foam
Oatly is expanding its foodservice beverage portfolio with the launch of Oatly Barista Cold Foam.
Green Coffee raises $5m as retail investor base expands alongside US growth
Green Coffee Company, a US-based coffee firm with operations in Colombia, has closed a $5 million Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) campaign hosted on DealMaker’s platform, attracting more than 2,000 retail investors across the United States.
Lavazza launches first rainforest alliance regenerative certified coffee blend
Lavazza has launched La Reserva de Tierra Selection, a new coffee positioned as the first professional-focused blend sourced from farms certified under the Rainforest Alliance’s Regenerative Agriculture Standard.
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