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

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.

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,...

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.

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and DFW Airport roll out smart recycling bins
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) have installed four AI-powered recycling bins to improve waste management and sustainability at the airport.

Sodexo targets 50% food waste reduction by August 2025
Sodexo UK & Ireland has announced that it is on track to meet its food waste reduction goal of 50% by 2025.

Start-up spotlight: Open Water
Jess Page shares how Open Water has made waves in reducing plastic pollution and ensuring high-quality products.

Wenlock Spring strengthens sustainability with new environmental initiatives
Wenlock Spring is ramping up its sustainability efforts, outlining plans to cut carbon emissions and boost renewable energy usage.

Coca-Cola may shift to more plastic bottles in US as Trump tariffs threaten aluminium costs
Coca-Cola said it may have to increase its reliance on plastic bottles in the US.

Global coffee industry commits $10m to strengthen breeding and seed programmes
WCR has announced a renewed $10m commitment from the global coffee industry to strengthen its coffee breeding and seed programmes.
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