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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Snacking
Kettle expands into tortilla chips with new launch
Valeo Foods UK’s Kettle Chips brand has expanded into the tortilla category with the launch of Kettle Tortillas in the UK.
Foreverland raises €6m to expand cocoa-free chocolate internationally
Italian food-tech start-up Foreverland has raised €6 million in funding to support the international expansion of its cocoa-free chocolate alternative, Choruba.
Hershey unifies operations under new 'ONE' model, updates leadership team
The Hershey Company has launched a unified US commercial operating model, bringing its sweet, salty and protein portfolios together under a single structure branded ‘ONE Hershey’.
Lawsuit challenges calorie and fat claims on protein bars sold under David Protein brand
A proposed class action lawsuit accuses Linus Technologies, owner of the David Protein brand, of significantly understating the calorie and fat content of its protein bars.
PepsiCo launches first Lay’s-branded restaurant concept in Madrid
PepsiCo is bringing one of its most recognisable snack brands into the culinary world with the launch of its first restaurant concept dedicated to Lay’s, opening in Madrid, Spain.
Ferrero announces new leadership structure
Ferrero has announced a new governance structure, including the creation of two new leadership roles.
Doritos enters protein snack category with 10g chips
PepsiCo-owned Doritos is entering the high-growth protein snack segment with the launch of Doritos Protein.
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.
Top new releases of 2025, according to Refreshment
These are the launches that captured industry attention throughout the year.
Crave expands frozen bakery range with Choccy Dodoughs launch
Free-from snack brand Crave is set to expand its frozen bakery range with the launch of Choccy Dodoughs in Morrisons stores from 4 January 2026.
Evelyn launches functional snack bar formulated for PMS support
Women’s health start-up Evelyn has expanded into functional snacking with the launch of The PMS Bar.
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