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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Beverage
Gorgie adds Rocket Pop Protein flavour to energy drink range
US energy drink brand Gorgie has launched Rocket Pop Protein, a new summer-inspired flavour designed to evoke the taste of the classic red, white and blue ice lolly.
Spacegoods enters ready-to-drink coffee with mushroom oat latte
Spacegoods has launched its first ready-to-drink canned product, expanding its Rainbow Dust mushroom-adaptogen coffee blend into a grab-and-go oat latte format.
Tenzing expands functional energy range with White Peach flavour
Tenzing is expanding its fast-growing Natural Energy+ platform with the launch of Natural Energy +Focus White Peach, a functional energy drink designed to support concentration and sustained mental performance.
Diamond Brew secures pre-seed funding to expand brewless coffee pods
Diamond Brew, a US coffee start-up specialising in shelf-stable, machine-free coffee pods, has closed an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round.
Luxardo launches decaf espresso liqueur in US
Italian liqueur producer Luxardo has expanded its espresso liqueur range with the launch of a caffeine-reduced option for cocktails in the US.
JAB completes exit from Keurig Dr Pepper with sale of remaining 4.3% stake
JAB BevCo, a subsidiary of investment firm JAB Holding Company, has sold its remaining stake in Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) following the beverage giant's JDE Peet's acquisition and planned separation.
Knoops unveils frozen hot chocolate range
British chocolate drinks chain Knoops is expanding its cold beverage offering with the launch of what it describes as the UK's first dedicated frozen hot chocolate range.
Lavazza launches capsule-free coffee tabs in US
Lavazza has launched its Tablì single-serve coffee system in the US, introducing compressed coffee tabs made entirely from coffee as an alternative to traditional plastic and aluminium capsules.
PepsiCo launches 'House of Treats' crafted beverages platform
PepsiCo has launched Pepsi 'House of Treats,' a new crafted beverages platform aimed at delivering customisable, experience-led drinks across entertainment, hospitality and foodservice venues.
Hotel Chocolat targets premium iced beverage market with Coconut Macaroon launch
Hotel Chocolat is entering the premium iced beverage space with the launch of Coconut Macaroon, its first limited-edition drinking chocolate specifically developed to be served iced.
Pret A Manger reports strong start to 2026 as sales rise and global expansion continues
Pret A Manger has reported a strong start to 2026, with system sales increasing 7% during the first four months of the year, driven by higher customer numbers and continued international expansion.
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