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

Catering
Mixology Attraction and Beer&Food Attraction: Connecting the beverage, beer and out-of-home industry
Mixology Attraction was one of the defining developments of Beer&Food Attraction 2026, strengthening Rimini’s role as an international meeting point for the beverage and wider out-of-home industry.
PizzaExpress explores potential £500m sale – Financial Times
PizzaExpress is exploring a potential sale that could value the UK restaurant group at up to £500 million, according to reporting by the Financial Times.
Turning restaurant AI into measurable business value
Despite growing investment in artificial intelligence (AI) across the hospitality sector, many restaurant operators have yet to see measurable returns. Deven Desai, head of AI products at iTradeNetwork, explores how connected data and unified workflows can help AI protect margins and deliver greater operational value.
World Catering Technology Awards return for 2026
The World Catering Technology Awards is back for 2026, and this year, the award is bigger and better than ever.
HRC announces bold new evolution for 2026
HRC, the trade event for hospitality and foodservice professionals, has unveiled a significant new direction for its 2026 edition, promising a completely transformed experience when it returns to ExCeL London from 30 March to 1 April.
Lost Sheep Coffee becomes Meta UK's Iced Coffee supplier in landmark deal
Kent-based speciality coffee brand Lost Sheep Coffee has secured a major supply partnership with Meta UK, becoming the official iced coffee supplier to its London headquarters.
InstaChef Pro unveils 'full-stack' AI-powered kitchen
InstaChef Pro has launched Singapore’s first full-stack AI food solution, the K Series, at the FHA-Food & Beverage 2025 event, held in April.
Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2025: Registration opens for the UK’s biggest celebration of industry innovation
Taking place on 17-19 March 2025 at Excel London, Food, Drink & Hospitality Week offers an opportunity to gain industry insights.
Sodexo to purchase US catering and foodservice business CRH Catering
Sodexo is set to acquire CRH Catering, a convenience solutions provider in the Mid-Atlantic region.
World Catering Technology Awards 2025: Dates announced
The World Catering Technology Awards celebrate cutting-edge advancements that reshape the dining experience.
Opinion: Which flavour trends are driving traffic among Gen Z consumers?
Shannon O’Shields, VP of marketing at Rubix Foods, offers insight into Gen Z’s impact on the food and beverage industry.
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