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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Ritter Sport expands US retail footprint with new fall chocolate formats
Ritter Sport is expanding its presence in the US this fall.
Yum Brands completes $1.5bn sale of Pizza Hut business to LongRange Capital
Yum Brands has completed the sale of its Pizza Hut business outside Mainland China to private equity firm LongRange Capital for approximately $1.5 billion.
Kofola acquires majority stake in Czech café chain Cøkafe
Beverage group Kofola has acquired a 52% majority stake in Czech speciality coffee chain Cøkafe, as it looks to strengthen its presence in the café and foodservice sector.
Dunkin’ to return to Puerto Rico under Fusion Restaurant Group partnership
Dunkin’ is set to return to Puerto Rico under a new development and operating agreement between parent company Inspire Brands and Puerto Rico-based operator Fusion Restaurant Group.
Fox’s Chocolatey taps pumpkin spice trend with limited-edition biscuit
Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC) is targeting the autumn seasonal opportunity with the launch of Fox’s Chocolatey Pumpkin Spice Indulgent Creams.
Danone’s £864m Huel acquisition cleared by UK competition watchdog
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today (20 August 2026) cleared Danone’s £864 million acquisition of plant-based nutrition brand Huel.
Wild Thingz launches new better-for-you sweet range
Better-for-you confectionery brand Wild Thingz is expanding its UK retail footprint with two new gummy flavour collections.
Ritter Sport and Haribo team up for limited-edition Balla Bites chocolate
Ritter Sport and Haribo are joining forces for their first UK collaboration, combining milk chocolate with fruity sweets in a limited-edition chocolate block.
New packaging rules come into effect across the EU: F&B industry reacts
From today (12 August 2026), new measures under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation apply across the European Union, aiming to promote a circular economy and strengthen the Single Market for packaging.
Yum Brands completes $1.2bn sale of Pizza Hut China
Yum Brands has completed the sale of its Pizza Hut business in Mainland China to Yum China Holdings for $1.2 billion.
Sweet Robo launches automated Icee candy floss machines
Sweet Robo has partnered with Santa Cruz Fun Foods to commercially launch a range of automated machines that turn Icee flavours into freshly spun cotton candy.
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