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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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.
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).
Blank Street in early talks to raise over $100m – FT reports
Café chain Blank Street is in early-stage discussions to raise more than $100 million in fresh funding as it looks to accelerate expansion, according to the Financial Times.
Joe & the Juice introduces collagen matcha developed with TV presenter Maya Jama
Joe & the Juice has partnered with Maya Jama to launch a limited-edition collagen-infused matcha drink in the UK, as the brand looks to tap into growing demand for functional beverages and flavour innovation.
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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.
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.
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