Nestlé and Starbucks expand partnership with Coffee Craft concentrate launch

Nestlé and Starbucks are expanding their presence in the cold coffee category with the launch of a new premium concentrate under their Global Coffee Alliance.

McDonald’s eyes energy drinks and flavoured sodas in US beverage push – WSJ reports

McDonald's is preparing to expand into energy drinks and specialtiy sodas as part of a broader overhaul of its cold beverage offering in the US, according to a report by the The Wall Street Journal.

HeroVend launches AI-powered vending management platform

HeroVend has launched a cloud-based vending intelligence platform designed to give operators real-time visibility over sales, inventory and performance across their machines.

Planet Doughnut installs 24/7 vending machine at Shrewsbury bakery

Planet Doughnut has installed a 24/7 vending machine outside its bakery at Battlefield Industrial Estate in Shrewsbury, offering customers round-the-clock access to its products.

UNIDO, industry partners back Uganda coffee with €850k

UNIDO and World Coffee Research, alongside industry partners, have announced a €850,000 co-investment to support Uganda’s coffee sector.

Exchange for Change sets aside £60m in grants for DRS retailers

Exchange For Change plans to allocate £60 million in grants over the first three years of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to support small, independent retailers with the rollout of reverse vending machines (RVMs).

DuPont launches integrated pre-filter ultrafiltration module

DuPont has launched a new ultrafiltration (UF) module with an integrated pre-filter, combining pre-filtration and ultrafiltration into a single unit.

Smeg USA debuts multi-function coffee machine and grinder

Smeg USA has expanded its coffee portfolio with the launch of a new espresso and cold brew machine, alongside a multi-purpose coffee grinder and additional colour options across its countertop appliances.