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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climate change

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.

Major coffee roasters plan price hikes amid climate disruptions, as stated by Reuters
Major coffee roasters in Brazil plan to raise prices due to climate disruptions affecting crops and increasing raw coffee costs.

WaterEquity secures over $100m for climate-resilient water infrastructure fund
WaterEquity, an asset manager focused on financing water and sanitation solutions in emerging markets, has raised over $100 million.

