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
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.
Nespresso expands green bag coffee capsule recycling programme across Quebec
Nespresso Canada has expanded its green bag recycling programme across all Quebec municipalities that operate sorting centres and have agreements with Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ).
Epta launches circular economy refrigerated display unit
Epta has unveiled Unit, the first refrigerated display case under its Larp brand designed entirely according to circular economy principles.
Interview: Expocacer president on sustainability, traceability and the future of coffee
Simão Pedro de Lima shares insights into Expocacer’s approach to sustainability, the certifications that matter and how operators can better communicate ethical credentials to their customers.
Coca-Cola Consolidated invests $90m into new US facility in Columbus, Ohio
Coca-Cola Consolidated has announced a $90m investment into a new, 400-square-foot distribution and warehouse facility in Columbus, Ohio, US.
Lucozade cuts plastic with new £6.3m bottle redesign
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I), the maker of Lucozade, has invested £6.3 million in redesigning its Lucozade Energy bottles,...
UK's deposit return scheme confirmed: What vending and beverage companies need to know
After years of consultation, delay and debate, the UK government has officially confirmed that a deposit return scheme (DRS) will launch in England and Northern Ireland on 1 October 2027.
Interview: Coffee breeding in the age of climate crisis
In this interview, we speak with WCR to explore the critical role of agricultural R&D in safeguarding the future of coffee, the power of improved varieties and what lies ahead for the organisation as it scales up its global breeding networks for arabica and robusta.
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