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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Blackstone completes acquisition of Tropical Smoothie Café
Blackstone has confirmed the acquisition of Tropical Smoothie Café from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.
Waitrose acquires meal-kit delivery platform Dishpatch
UK supermarket giant Waitrose has acquired Dishpatch, a meal-kit delivery service that provides restaurant-quality home dining.
Popeyes becomes first fast food chain to implement AI drive-thrus in UK
US fried chicken chain Popeyes is bringing AI to its drive-thru operations in the UK, becoming the first QSR brand in to do so.
Zamp acquires Starbucks brand rights and stores in Brazil for BRL 120m
Brazilian restaurant group Zamp has agreed to purchase the rights to operate the Starbucks brand and some stores in the country.
Opinion: Which flavour trends are driving traffic among Gen Z consumers?
Shannon O’Shields, VP of marketing at Rubix Foods, offers insight into Gen Z’s impact on the food and beverage industry.
Starbucks commits to reduce dairy emissions
This week, Starbucks Canada launched a new collaborative effort to advance sustainability in the dairy sector, in partnership with Dairy...
Worldline and Tabesto partner to introduce all-in-one ordering and payment kiosk
French payment service Worldline has partnered with Tabesto to introduce what they claim is the first all-in-one ordering and payment...
In review: WQA Convention & Exposition 2024
This year, the WQA Convention & Exposition celebrated its 50th anniversary as a trade association. Attendees were treated to a...
Costa Coffee to launch spring menu for 2024
Costa Coffee is introducing its new spring menu, highlighting the return of its KitKat Costa Coffee is introducing its new spring menu,...
World Catering Technology Awards: Judges announced
We are thrilled to announce our panel of judges for the first World Catering Technology Awards, celebrating the brilliance and innovation...
Starbucks sued over false ‘ethical’ sourcing claims
Last week, the National Consumers League (NCL), a consumer advocacy organisation in the US, filed a lawsuit against Starbucks. The...
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