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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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...
CookUnity expands workplace meal access with acquisition of smart fridge company Fraîche
CookUnity, a chef-powered meal delivery platform, has acquired Fraîche, a smart fridge start-up that places healthy, chef-prepared food in offices across New York City.
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.
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