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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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.
Five Star acquires Weber Custom Vending to expand Ohio operations
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired Weber Custom Vending, a vending and micro market operator serving the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton regions of Ohio, US.
Fresh & Ready Foods recalls breakfast burritos sold in vending machines over undeclared soy
The recall was initiated after two customers reported finding sausage in burritos labelled as vegetarian.
Intersnack to take Utz Brands private in $2.9bn deal
German snack manufacturer Intersnack Group has agreed to acquire US salty snacks producer Utz Brands in a transaction valuing the business at approximately $2.9 billion.
Nestlé to cease production at Hungary confectionery plant
Nestlé will cease production at its Diósgyőr, Hungary, confectionery plant in December 2026, citing declining demand for seasonal chocolate products.
Nestlé combines Aero and Milkybar in new confectionery range
Nestlé has brought together its Aero and Milkybar brands in a new confectionery range launching across the UK and Ireland.
PepsiCo announces leadership changes in East Balkans and Eastern Europe
PepsiCo has appointed Mihaela Hristea as general manager of East Balkans, following the promotion of Radu Berevoescu to general manager of East Europe.
M&S expands viral sweet sandwich range with pistachio variant and new dessert dips
Marks & Spencer is building on the success of its viral sweet sandwich range with the return of its Red Diamond Strawberry & Creme Sandwich, alongside a new chocolate, strawberry and pistachio variant.
Celebrating innovation: SugarBean's coffee candy
SugarBean Candy founder Nicky Trainor discusses their creation of combining freshly ground Arabica coffee beans with 'Brûléed' sugar to bring you a not-too-sweet confection of complex flavours and textures.
PepsiCo expands Simply NKD range with Doritos Dinamita Chile Limón
PepsiCo Foods is extending its Simply NKD portfolio with the launch of Doritos Dinamita Simply NKD Chile Limón, a rolled tortilla chip that combines spicy chili and zesty lime flavours.
Crispy Green expands operations to support growth across retail and vending channels
Crispy Green has expanded its operations in Fairfield, New Jersey, as the freeze-dried fruit snack company looks to support growing demand across supermarket, e-commerce, foodservice and vending channels.
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