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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Europe’s water dispenser base surpasses 6.6 million units, report finds
Europe’s installed base of water dispensers exceeded 6.6 million units in 2025, increasing by around 2% year on year, according to new data from Zenith Global Commercial.
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.
Speciality coffee consumption holds record high in US
Speciality coffee consumption in the US remained at a record high in 2026, with 47% of American adults reporting they had consumed a specialty coffee in the previous day, according to the latest National Coffee Data Trends (NCDT) Specialty Coffee Report.
Kerry secures positive EFSA opinion for acrylamide-reducing coffee enzyme
Kerry has announced that the European Food Safety Authority has issued a positive scientific opinion on Acrylerase, the company’s amidase food enzyme designed to reduce acrylamide levels in coffee extracts.
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.
Moderate coffee and tea intake linked to slower cognitive decline, study finds
A daily cup of coffee or tea could offer more than just comfort, it might also help keep the mind sharp in later life.
Nut-based milks offer health and flavour advantages in coffee, research shows
A new peer-reviewed study has highlighted the potential of almond, cashew, hazelnut and walnut milks to enhance both the nutritional profile and sensory appeal of coffee beverages.
Hot coffee in to-go cups found to contain elevated levels of microplastics, study reveals
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.
Coffee surpasses bottled water as America’s top daily beverage, NCA reports
A new report from the National Coffee Association (NCA) shows that 66% of American adults now drink coffee every day, up nearly 7% since 2020 and eclipsing daily consumption of tea, juice, soda and bottled water.
Coffee Science Foundation and UC Davis partner on new research to explore green coffee defects
CSF has partnered with UC Davis to launch a new research initiative to explore green coffee defects.
MIT researchers develop filtration material to combat water contamination
Researchers at MIT have unveiled a new filtration material that could greatly improve the removal of harmful chemicals from water supplies.
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