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.
Research
Coffee & tea

Foodservice
PizzaExpress explores potential £500m sale – Financial Times
PizzaExpress is exploring a potential sale that could value the UK restaurant group at up to £500 million, according to reporting by the Financial Times.
Europe’s €361bn foodservice market masks major generational shift, Circana finds
New research from Circana show how different generations are reshaping Europe's foodservice market.
Clipper Teas launches premium pyramid tea bag range
Clipper Teas has launched a new range of pyramid-shaped tea bags targeting the foodservice and health food channels.
Black Sheep Coffee launches hojicha range as part of US autumn menu
Black Sheep Coffee has introduced a new hojicha range in the US alongside the return of its pumpkin spice drinks as part of a limited-edition autumn menu.
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.
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.
Black Sheep Coffee expands menu with new Liquid Dessert category
Black Sheep Coffee has expanded its US beverage menu with the launch of Liquid Cookie, the first product in a new Liquid Dessert category.
Starbucks to invest $100m in Nashville corporate hub, creating up to 2,000 jobs
Starbucks is set to invest $100 million in a new corporate office in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of plans to expand its North American operations.
Knoops opens first US store as it expands UK wholesale presence
British drinking chocolate specialist Knoops has opened its first permanent US store in Salt Lake City, Utah, as part of a wider multi-channel international expansion strategy.
HTeaO appoints Brian Wise as CEO to support US expansion
US iced tea franchise HTeaO has appointed Brian Wise as chief executive officer as it enters its next phase of national expansion.
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.
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