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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Sustainability
Grumpy Mule launches limited-edition Fresh Crop coffee range
Grumpy Mule has introduced a new limited-edition coffee range in the UK: Fresh Crop.
Buffalo Biodiesel secures $300m funding to expand renewable energy operations
Buffalo Biodiesel (BBD), a used cooking oil recycler and renewable fuel producer based in Buffalo, New York, has entered a $300 million capital and growth partnership with Verite Capital Partners (VCP) to accelerate its expansion across the eastern US.
Epta unveils new Alba refrigeration line at HostMilano 2025
Epta unveils its new Iarp Alba display cases at HostMilano 2025, designed for frozen desserts and beverages with improved efficiency and sustainability.
Dutch start-up Hulo raises €2.3m to advance AI-driven water leak detection
Hulo, a Netherlands-based water technology company developing AI tools to identify leaks in water networks, has raised €2.3 million in seed funding to support international growth.
“Better to light a candle than curse the darkness” – Waiākea CEO Ryan Emmons on tackling packaging’s imperfect realities
CEO and co-founder Ryan Emmons discusses how the Hawaii-based company expanded from a local start-up into a B Corp–certified brand promoting circular packaging and community impact.
Rekbot partners with Arbor to support Poland’s upcoming deposit return system
Poland is set to launch a nationwide deposit return system (DRS) in 2026, and reverse vending machine manufacturer Rekbot has partnered with industrial computing specialist Arbor to accelerate deployment of its new technology.
Soufflet Malt introduces malt-based coffee alternative at Drinktec 2025
Soufflet Malt has unveiled a new malt-based coffee drink at Drinktec 2025 in Munich (15-19 September), positioning the innovation as a sustainable and caffeine-free alternative within the hot beverages category.
Nestlé Professional develops furniture material from coffee grounds and plastic waste
Nestlé Professional has introduced a new material made from used coffee grounds and plastic waste, which is now being used in its Nescafé self-serve furniture units.
The Rainforest Alliance introduces regenerative agriculture certification for coffee
The Rainforest Alliance has announced the launch of a new regenerative agriculture certification solution, designed to provide farmers and companies with a science-based standard to track their impact on soil health and biodiversity.
Duni Group launches Relevo reuse system in Sweden
Duni Group has introduced its digital reuse system, Relevo, to the Swedish foodservice market in partnership with distributor Carepa.
ACCC backs new industry-led plastics recycling scheme
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a draft proposal to authorise the creation of a voluntary, industry-led programme to collect and recycle soft plastic packaging from consumers.
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