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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Pip & Nut reportedly exploring £100m sale – The Times
According to reporting from The Times, UK nut butter and snacking brand Pip & Nut is exploring a sale that could value the business at up to £100 million.
Hotel Chocolat expands Halloween portfolio with new chocolate treats
Hotel Chocolat has expanded its Halloween portfolio for 2026 with a range of new chocolate products.
Trubar launches high-protein Trubar Pro
Trubar has launched Trubar Pro, a new range of plant-based protein bars.
Fox’s Chocolatey taps pumpkin spice trend with limited-edition biscuit
Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC) is targeting the autumn seasonal opportunity with the launch of Fox’s Chocolatey Pumpkin Spice Indulgent Creams.
Intersnack to take Utz Brands private in $2.9bn deal
German snack manufacturer Intersnack Group has agreed to acquire US salty snacks producer Utz Brands in a transaction valuing the business at approximately $2.9 billion.
Nestlé combines Aero and Milkybar in new confectionery range
Nestlé has brought together its Aero and Milkybar brands in a new confectionery range launching across the UK and Ireland.
Celebrating innovation: SugarBean's coffee candy
SugarBean Candy founder Nicky Trainor discusses their creation of combining freshly ground Arabica coffee beans with 'Brûléed' sugar to bring you a not-too-sweet confection of complex flavours and textures.
PepsiCo expands Simply NKD range with Doritos Dinamita Chile Limón
PepsiCo Foods is extending its Simply NKD portfolio with the launch of Doritos Dinamita Simply NKD Chile Limón, a rolled tortilla chip that combines spicy chili and zesty lime flavours.
Crispy Green expands operations to support growth across retail and vending channels
Crispy Green has expanded its operations in Fairfield, New Jersey, as the freeze-dried fruit snack company looks to support growing demand across supermarket, e-commerce, foodservice and vending channels.
Hershey taps protein trend with new Reese’s-flavoured bar
The Hershey Company is expanded further into functional snacking with the launch of a new Reese's-flavoured protein bar under its One brand.
Mondelēz International names Amit Banati as CFO in leadership reshuffle
Mondelēz International has appointed Amit Banati as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective 1 July.
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