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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Too Good & Co launches coffee creamer range with reduced sugar
Danone North America’s dairy brand Too Good & Co has expanded into the coffee segment with the launch of a new line of refrigerated creamers.
Coffee Mate launches Harry Potter-themed Butterbeer creamers and cold foam
Coffee mate is expanding its Harry Potter-inspired line with the launch of new Butterbeer-flavoured creamers and cold foam.
Oatly introduces new oat drink for automated coffee machines, Baristamatic
Oatly has launched Oatly Baristamatic, a newly developed oat drink created specifically for automated coffee machines.
Grind enters canned cocktails market with RTD espresso martini
UK coffee brand Grind has entered the canned cocktails market with the launch of a new RTD espresso martini, available at Waitrose and WHSmith.
Uganda inks coffee export deal with China’s Cotti Coffee
Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Cotti Coffee, one of China’s fastest-growing retail coffee chains, to boost the export and visibility of Ugandan coffee across Asia.
Beyond the bean: How innovation and functionality are reshaping coffee culture
Yusuf Amanullah, founder of Unconform, – winner of FoodBev’s World Coffee Innovation Awards 2025 – explores how shifting consumer expectations are reshaping how, when and why people drink coffee today.
Clearstone Capital acquires Canadian protein coffee brand Brüst Beverages
Toronto-based private equity firm Clearstone Capital has acquired Brüst Beverages, a Canadian producer of ready-to-drink protein coffee.
Opinion: The secret ingredient in great coffee? Better water
Anastasia Chovan, certified water sommelier at Vivreau, explains why water quality deserves equal attention to the coffee bean itself.
Starbucks forms $4bn joint venture with Boyu Capital to operate China retail business
Starbucks Coffee Company has entered an agreement with alternative investment firm Boyu Capital to form a joint venture that will operate the company’s retail business in China.
Don Francisco’s Coffee debuts two limited-edition autumn flavours
Gaviña Coffee Company-owned brand, Don Francisco’s Coffee, has launched two new limited-edition seasonal coffees – Maple Pecan and Caramel Spiced Rum – to mark the autumn season.
Rhea showcases complete hospitality solutions at Vendex North 2025
At Vendex North 2025, the premiere event for the UK vending industry, Rhea will present its full product line-up at booth 20-21-22, featuring a wide range of tabletop and freestanding machines designed to suit every setting and consumer need.
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