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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Coffee & tea

14 October 2025
RoastMaster Capital partners with Caffè Ottolina to strengthen Italian coffee sector
RoastMaster Capital (RMC) has signed an agreement with Milan-based roaster Caffè Ottolina, becoming the first partner in RMC’s aggregation project aimed at enhancing and consolidating the Italian coffee industry.
14 October 2025
JDE Peet’s launches innovation laboratory to drive coffee product development
JDE Peet’s has unveiled a newly transformed innovation laboratory in Utrecht, the Netherlands, designed to accelerate the development of next-generation coffee products.
13 October 2025
Singapore’s XCoffee unveils next-gen AI robotic beverage machine
Singapore-based beverage technology firm XCoffee has unveiled the latest version of its AI-powered smart robotic beverage machine.
13 October 2025
Suntory Beverage & Food France to close La Courneuve facility
This decision is part of a broader plan that includes an investment of over €170 million by 2030 to adapt to market dynamics and address rising production costs.
13 October 2025
Death Wish Coffee files trademark infringement suit against Liquid Death
Death Wish Coffee Co has initiated a trademark infringement lawsuit against Liquid Death, a brand known for its edgy marketing of canned water and beverages.
10 October 2025
PepsiCo appoints Steve Schmitt as CFO, succeeding Jamie Caulfield
PepsiCo has announced today the appointment of Steve Schmitt as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective 10 November 2025.
10 October 2025
Oatly spotlights speciality teas and global flavours among key beverage trends for years ahead
Oatly has launched its first-ever Future of Taste Report, identifying key beverage trends it expects to see in the coming years ahead.
10 October 2025
“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.
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