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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Voyage Foods set to open 284,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Ohio
Voyage Foods will open a manufacturing facility in Mason, Ohio, to produce its bean-free coffee, cocoa-free chocolate and nut-free spreads.
Mars expands confectionery portfolio with Skittles launch
Mars has expanded its Skittles portfolio with its latest innovation, Skittles Pop’d, a new freeze-dried confectionery.
Chips Ahoy! launches oversized cookie for on-the-go snacking
Mondelēz-owned cookie brand Chips Ahoy! has unveiled a new product line aimed at the snacking preferences of younger consumers.
Walkers unveils limited-edition festive crisps
PepsiCo’s Walkers brand has introduced a new limited-edition festive flavour to its Sensations range. The new variety, Sensations Honey...
Waitrose and Just Eat partner for on-demand grocery delivery
Waitrose has partnered with Just Eat in a multi-year deal to expand its reach in the on-demand grocery and convenience sector.
Sodexo launches four new frictionless eat>NOW stores at US universities
Sodexo has launched four new eat>NOW frictionless grocery stores at US universities.
Opinion: UK vending industry – Evolving to meet B2B demands in food and beverage
David Llewellyn, CEO of AVA, provides further insights into the on-going transformation within the industry.
Mondelēz invests in UK doughnut start-up Urban Legend, targeting health-conscious consumers
Mondelēz has made an investment through its corporate venture capital arm, SnackFutures Ventures, in Urban Legend.
Creed Foodservice acquired by Kitwave Wholesale Group
UK foodservice provider Creed Foodservice has been acquired by Kitwave Wholesale Group for an undisclosed sum.
KitKat introduces new vanilla flavour
Nestlé-owned brand KitKat has expanded its portfolio with a new permanent vanilla flavour.
Co-op launches 24-hour online grocery delivery in city centres
Co-op has announced the launch of a 24-hour online grocery delivery service in select city centre stores.