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
Nurri launches new mocha flavour in Walmart
Nurri, a lifestyle brand recognised for its 30g Protein Ultra-Filtered Milk Shakes, has expanded its product line by launching a new Mocha flavour, now available in Walmart stores across the US.
Regal Foods acquires soft drinks brand Suncrest
Regal Foods, a global food and beverage group headquartered in the UK, has announced its acquisition of soft drinks brand Suncrest.
Soufflet Malt introduces malt-based coffee alternative at Drinktec 2025
Soufflet Malt has unveiled a new malt-based coffee drink at Drinktec 2025 in Munich (15-19 September), positioning the innovation as a sustainable and caffeine-free alternative within the hot beverages category.
Traditional Medicinals expands portfolio with new Fair for Life certified herbal teas
Traditional Medicinals has launched two new organic herbal teas – Rosy Mood and Stress Ease Calm – as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations.
Lost Sheep Coffee debuts espresso concentrates for at-home use
UK-based Lost Sheep Coffee has launched a new range of espresso coffee concentrates designed for at-home preparation, expanding its portfolio beyond ready-to-drink iced coffee.
Dirtea and Knoops collaborate on functional hot chocolate
Functional mushroom brand Dirtea has partnered with chocolate drinks company Knoops to launch a limited-edition product combining Knoops’ 70% chocolate with Dirtea’s Lion’s Mane mushroom extract.
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.
Diageo sells coffee-cream liqueur brand Sheridan’s to Casa Redondo
Diageo has announced the sale of its well-known coffee-cream liqueur brand, Sheridan’s, to Casa Redondo, a prominent Portuguese beverage-alcohol company.
Radnor Hills and VendEase launch GOSH Charity vending fundraiser
Welsh drinks producer Radnor Hills has partnered with vending operator VendEase to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity’s (GOSH Charity).
Red Bull, Rauch and Ball Corp to build $1.5bn beverage campus in North Carolina
Red Bull, Rauch North America and Ball Corporation are set to break ground on a $1.5 billion manufacturing and distribution campus at the former Philip Morris site in Concord, North Carolina.
Nut-based milks offer health and flavour advantages in coffee, research shows
A new peer-reviewed study has highlighted the potential of almond, cashew, hazelnut and walnut milks to enhance both the nutritional profile and sensory appeal of coffee beverages.
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