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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Coffee & tea

Beverage
Danone acquires plant-based functional nutrition brand Huel
Danone has entered into an agreement to acquire UK plant-based meal solutions brand Huel for an undisclosed amount.
Start-up spotlight: Elder Water
FoodBev speaks to James Gould-Porter, founder of Elder Water, a new British spring water brand that uses a closed-loop glass bottle system to help hospitality operators reduce single-use packaging.
SodaStream expands UK range with four new flavours
SodaStream has expanded its UK flavour portfolio with the launch of four new variants, as the brand looks to strengthen its presence in the growing soft drinks category.
Nescafé expands espresso concentrate range with two variants
Nescafé has expanded its Espresso Concentrated range in the UK with the launch of two new variants: mocha and decaf.
Behind the scenes: Premium and ‘better4you’ beverage innovation at Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages’ global R&D hub
On a visit to the Nestlé's NPTC in Vittel, France, FoodBev’s Rafaela Sousa gets a rare behind-the-scenes look at the people, processes and cutting-edge technologies driving innovation, sustainability and consumer-led product development.
Ali Group completes acquisition of US coffee brewer brand Bunn
Ali Group has completed the acquisition of Bunn Commercial, formerly known as Bunn-O-Matic Corporation, for an undisclosed sum.
Lipton expands iced tea range with new tropical flavour
Lipton Ice Tea is expanding its flavoured iced tea line-up with the launch of a new Tropical variant, blending mango and passionfruit to tap into growing consumer demand for bold and exotic soft drink flavours.
Culture Pop launches sparkling raspberry lemonade
US beverage brand Culture Pop Soda has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade, marking the company’s first lemonade-flavoured product.
PepsiCo invests £3.6m in rooftop solar at UK site
PepsiCo UK is investing £3.6 million to install a rooftop solar power system at its Southern Region Distribution Centre (SRDC) in Leicester, UK.
Carlsberg Britvic adds new Sours range to Tango portfolio
Carlsberg Britvic has introduced Tango Sours, a new zero-sugar line with ‘intense flavour’ under its popular Tango soft drinks brand in the UK.
Lifedrink to acquire vending machine and bottling businesses
Japan’s Lifedrink Company has announced plans to acquire two beverage-related businesses as part of a strategy to expand its sales channels.
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