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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Lactaid enters coffee creamer category with launch of lactose-free dairy creamers
Lactaid has officially expanded beyond milk and ice cream with the launch of new Lactaid Creamers, further extending its lactose-free dairy portfolio.
Yerba Madre expands RTD line with new flavours for 2026
Yerba Madre, a US-based yerba mate brand, is rolling out a range of new flavours and formats in 2026, including sparkling, ready-to-drink and convenience-exclusive options.
Starbucks expands UK RTD range with limited editions as flavour innovation drives chilled coffee growth
Starbucks is launching two limited-edition ready-to-drink (RTD) chilled coffee products in the UK in early 2026 under its ready-to-drink partnership with Arla Foods.
Monin bets on ‘swicy’ and nostalgia trends with new syrups to drive on-trade growth
Monin has launched two new flavours aimed at helping bars and coffee shops capture consumer demand for indulgent and experimental drinks.
WaterJunkie launches mushroom-infused sparkling drinks to tap functional beverage demand
WaterJunkie has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new range of mushroom-infused sparkling drinks, targeting growing consumer demand for functional ingredients in accessible, everyday formats.
Coca-Cola bets on nostalgia and zero-sugar growth with expanded cherry-flavoured range
Coca-Cola will expand its cherry-flavoured soft drinks portfolio in North America, launching a new Cherry Float variant and reintroducing Diet Coke Cherry nationwide.
Cawston Press launches flavoured sparkling water range
Cawston Press has entered the flavoured sparkling water category with the launch of a new two-strong range made with real pressed fruit juice and sparkling water.
Arden’s Garden launches Sea Moss Energy wellness shot, expanding functional beverage portfolio
Arden’s Garden, a premium cold-pressed juice and wellness company based in Atlanta, has launched Sea Moss Energy, a new functional wellness shot designed to deliver sustained energy and gut-friendly nutrition.
Pringles teams up with Xbox and Bethesda on Fallout 76 mystery flavour launch
Pringles has teamed up with Xbox and Bethesda Softworks to launch a limited-edition Fallout 76 Mystery Flavour crisp across the UK and Ireland.
Hotel Chocolat adds limited-edition Fire & Ice to hot chocolate range
Hotel Chocolat has launched a new limited-edition drinking chocolate, Fire & Ice, to mark National Hot Chocolate Day on 31 January 2026.
Planet Oat expands into zero-sugar oat milk coffee creamers
Planet Oat has entered the zero-sugar coffee creamer segment, launching what it says are the category’s first oat-based creamers formulated with no sugar per serving.
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