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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Blue Diamond Almonds collaborates with 7-Eleven to launch Cherry Slurpee Almonds
Blue Diamond Almonds has partnered with 7-Eleven to introduce a new snack product inspired by the popular Cherry Slurpee flavour.
Apex expands smart food locker line with new OrderHQ Array Series
Apex Order Pickup Solutions has launched its new modular and scalable OrderHQ Array Series, designed to streamline off-premises order handoff in any restaurant layout.
InstaChef Pro unveils 'full-stack' AI-powered kitchen
InstaChef Pro has launched Singapore’s first full-stack AI food solution, the K Series, at the FHA-Food & Beverage 2025 event, held in April.
Taking the complexity out of foodservice with smart technology
365 Retail Markets offers two solutions tailored to meet the needs of foodservice operators: the 365 Catering Software and the 365 Kitchen Management System.
Nestlé appoints Jeff Hamilton as CEO of Zone Americas amid leadership transition
Nestlé has announced the appointment of Jeff Hamilton as chief executive officer of Zone Americas, effective July 1 2025.
Craig Barker announced as new Ferrero UK&I managing director
Ferrero UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Craig Barker as its new regional managing director.
Reese’s debuts peanut butter-filled pretzels
The Hershey Company-owned brand Reese’s has expanded its snack line-up with the launch of Reese’s Filled Pretzels, combining its signature peanut butter with a crunchy pretzel shell.
Hi Auto raises $15m to expand AI drive-through tech for fast food chains
Israeli AI-powered voice tech start-up Hi Auto has raised $15 million in Series A funding round to accelerate the rollout of its automated drive-thru ordering system for quick-service restaurants (QSRs).
Vybey enters snacking category with plant-based protein bar range
Scottish nutrition brand Vybey has expanded into the snacking category, launching a new range of plant-based protein bars.
Sodexo targets 50% food waste reduction by August 2025
Sodexo UK & Ireland has announced that it is on track to meet its food waste reduction goal of 50% by 2025.
Kallø launches puffed oat cakes
Kallø, a natural food brand owned by Ecotone UK, has launched a new range of puffed oat cakes claimed to be a category-first innovation.
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