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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Out-of-home beverages: How tech and trends are transforming every cup
Here, a number of key players in the automated coffee machine sector share privileged insights on the latest developments in OOH beverages.
Nestlé announces $3.7bn cost-cutting strategy and 16,000 job cuts
Nestlé is set to reduce its workforce by 16,000 positions, representing approximately 6% of its global staff, as new CEO Philipp Navratil accelerates a strategic turnaround for the Swiss food giant.
Nestlé names Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen as new CEO of Nespresso
Nestlé has promoted Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen to chief executive officer of Nespresso and member of the company's executive board, effective 1 November 2025.
Nestlé's Paul Bulcke steps down, Pablo Isla to assume chairmanship
Nestlé has announced that chairman Paul Bulcke will step down earlier than planned, with Pablo Isla set to take over the role effective 1 October.
Nestlé faces investor backlash as turmoil continues at the top
Nestlé is under increasing pressure from investors following the abrupt dismissal of CEO Laurent Freixe, marking the second executive departure in just over a year.
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.
Nestlé Professional launches Nescafé Barista range for foodservice
Nestlé Professional has introduced Nescafé Barista, a coffee bean range developed for the UK foodservice and B2B sector, targeting independent cafés and quick-service restaurants (QSRs).
Nestlé appoints Philipp Navratil as CEO following dismissal of Laurent Freixe
Nestlé has announced the immediate dismissal of CEO Laurent Freixe following an internal investigation into a breach of the company’s code of conduct related to a personal relationship with a subordinate.
Nestlé launches first coffee concentrate production line in Asia at Malaysia facility
Nestlé has expanded its manufacturing capabilities in Malaysia with the addition of a new coffee concentrate production line at its Sri Muda factory, marking the company’s first such line in Asia.
Nestlé ‘watergate’: French mineral water brands face trials over illegal treatments and microplastic pollution
Nestlé Waters is under intensifying scrutiny in France as investigations link its bottled water brands to alleged decades-long use of banned filtration methods and record microplastic contamination.
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