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.
Research
Coffee & tea

Research
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.
Research: 2024 sees continued increase in plastic waste
New research has found that a staggering 220 million tonnes of plastic waste is set to be generated in 2024, marking a 7.11% increase...
Research: Consumers thirst for healthy beverage alternatives as alcohol intake declines
Consumers across Europe are shifting their beverage preferences, turning away from traditional alcoholic drinks and towards a diverse...
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