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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Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and DFW Airport roll out smart recycling bins
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) have installed four AI-powered recycling bins to improve waste management and sustainability at the airport.
Suntory Group launches new water-focused venture Water Scape
Global beverage company Suntory Group, founded in Japan in 1899, has announced the launch of Water Scape – a new company supporting businesses and communities in securing sustainable water supplies.
Portugal to launch deposit return scheme in 2026
Portugal will introduce its national deposit return scheme (DRS) for single-use beverage packaging in 2026.
Sodexo targets 50% food waste reduction by August 2025
Sodexo UK & Ireland has announced that it is on track to meet its food waste reduction goal of 50% by 2025.
Start-up spotlight: Open Water
Jess Page shares how Open Water has made waves in reducing plastic pollution and ensuring high-quality products.
Wenlock Spring strengthens sustainability with new environmental initiatives
Wenlock Spring is ramping up its sustainability efforts, outlining plans to cut carbon emissions and boost renewable energy usage.
BE WTR expands with new sustainable water bottling plant in London
Be WTR is expanding into the UK with a state-of-the-art bottling plant in London this April.
Coca-Cola may shift to more plastic bottles in US as Trump tariffs threaten aluminium costs
Coca-Cola said it may have to increase its reliance on plastic bottles in the US.
Glasgow launches UK's first returnable cup scheme
The UK’s first multi-brand returnable cup initiative has launched in Glasgow.
Global coffee industry commits $10m to strengthen breeding and seed programmes
WCR has announced a renewed $10m commitment from the global coffee industry to strengthen its coffee breeding and seed programmes.
Reverse vending: Driving a greener future
Refreshment takes a look at the possibilities RVMs offer for improving sustainable practices and the barriers to their implementation.
