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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Pladis introduces hot honey flavour to McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes
Global snacking company Pladis has launched a new limited-edition flavour for its popular McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes: Hot Honey.
LesserEvil introduces Cheezmos as a new player in the healthy snack market
LesserEvil has launched Cheezmos, a new cheese puff product that aims to capture the nostalgia of traditional snacks while prioritising clean ingredients.
McVitie’s launches limited-edition Raspberry & Cream Pink Digestives
Pladis is introducing a new limited-edition flavour to its McVitie’s Digestives range: Raspberry & Cream Pink Digestives.
PepsiCo ends production at California Frito-Lay plant after 50 years
PepsiCo has ceased manufacturing operations at its Frito-Lay processing plant in Rancho Cucamonga, Southern California, ending five decades of production at the site.
Krispy Kreme completes sale of Insomnia Cookies stake
Krispy Kreme has finalised the sale of its remaining ownership stake in Insomnia Cookies, a move that underscores the company's...
Popeyes UK secures £43m to support expansion
Popeyes UK has secured £43 million in new financing to support its ongoing expansion plans across the country.
Opinion: From cash to contactless – why frictionless payments are key to F&B success
Michael Ault, UK country manager at myPOS, explores how payment technologies are reshaping the industry and why embracing these tools is now essential for staying competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
Oreo maker Mondelēz files lawsuit against Aldi for allegedly copying cookie and cracker packaging
Mondelēz International has filed a lawsuit against retail chain Aldi, alleging that the retailer has ‘blatantly’ copied the packaging designs for several of Mondelēz’s well-known cookie and cracker brands.
Mars expands Twix line with Snickerdoodle flavour
Mars has unveiled a new addition to its Twix range: Twix Snickerdoodle, set to launch nationwide in the US in July 2025. The new product...
KFC to invest £1.5bn in UK&I expansion, creates 7,000 jobs
KFC UK & Ireland has announced a £1.49 billion investment plan over the next five years, aimed at expanding its presence and creating more than 7,000 new jobs across the UK and Ireland.
Nomo launches new vegan chocolate bar varieties
Plant-based and free-from chocolate brand Nomo has launched two brand-new chocolate bar varieties into UK supermarkets: Salted Popcorn...
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