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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Fiddleheads Coffee joins FairWave as it plans long-term future
Fiddleheads Coffee has joined the FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective as it looks to secure its long-term future while maintaining its local roots.
Starbucks opens new coffeehouses in Brazil, eyes expansion in 2026
Starbucks, operated by Zamp in Brazil, has opened two new coffeehouses last month, bringing its total locations in the country to 112.
Pret A Manger names Ross Warnes as UK & Ireland president
Pret A Manger has appointed Ross Warnes as president for its UK and Ireland operations, effective January 2026.
Grind expands into UK rail network with Waterloo opening
UK-based coffee brand Grind has opened a new café at Waterloo station in London, one of the UK’s busiest commuter hubs.
Coca-Cola’s proposed Costa Coffee sale faces uncertainty as talks with TDR Capital falter – FT
Coca-Cola’s plans to sell Costa Coffee are at risk of being abandoned, according to the Financial Times, as negotiations with private equity firm TDR Capital encounter difficulties over valuation.
Sugarfina acquires US coffee chain Caffe Luxxe
US luxury candy brand Sugarfina has acquired Caffe Luxxe, a Los Angeles-based coffee roaster and café chain, through a 100% stock merger.
Joe & The Juice opens first Latin America store in Mexico City
Joe & The Juice has expanded into Latin America with the opening of its first store in Mexico City.
Krispy Kreme launches three new Peanuts-themed doughnuts in first US collaboration
Krispy Kreme has launched three new limited-edition doughnuts as part of its first US collaboration with Peanuts.
Pret to pull express coffee machines from retail sector
Pret A Manger will withdraw its Pret Express self-service coffee machines from the retail sector as the company ends its trial and shifts focus back to expanding its UK shop estate.
Sunday raises $21m Series B to expand US footprint, transform restaurant payments
Sunday, the payment platform built by restaurateurs, has raised $21 million in a Series B funding round led by DST Global Partners to accelerate its US expansion.
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