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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Soft drinks
UK government confirms under-16 energy drinks ban
The UK government has confirmed plans to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England from April 2027, subject to parliamentary approval.
Splyt launches Banana Milk protein drink with 60mg of caffeine
The product combines the taste of banana-flavoured milk with 20g of protein, 0g of sugar, 90 calories and 60mg of caffeine per shelf-stable can. It is made with lactose-free ultrafiltered milk.
Suntory PepsiCo opens $300m manufacturing site in Tay Ninh, Vietnam
Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam Beverage has inaugurated its ‘largest and most advanced’ manufacturing facility in Asia, located in Tay Ninh, Vietnam.
Jennifer Mann to step down as Coca-Cola North America president
The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Jennifer Mann will step down as executive vice president and president of its North America Operating Unit, effective 1 August.
PepsiCo announces leadership changes in East Balkans and Eastern Europe
PepsiCo has appointed Mihaela Hristea as general manager of East Balkans, following the promotion of Radu Berevoescu to general manager of East Europe.
Tango adds strawberry flavour to permanent soft drinks range
Tango is expanding its permanent soft drinks range with the launch of Tango Strawberry, following growth in demand for strawberry-flavoured carbonates.
Celebrating innovation: GoodBrew's gut-friendly RTD coffee
GoodBrew co-founder Dee Schroeder shares the detail behind their flavoured RTD cold brew packed with gut-friendly prebiotic fibre and immune boosting vitamins.
Six Continents Index ranks Europe highest in global energy drink assessment
Six Continents Index has released what it describes as the first global comparative assessment of energy drinks across all six inhabited continents.
Suntory invests £14.5m in UK blackcurrant processing facility
Suntory Beverage & Food (SBF) GB&I has invested £14.5 million in a new blackcurrant processing facility in Herefordshire, as part of efforts to strengthen its UK supply chain for Ribena production.
Keurig Dr Pepper begins search for Global Coffee Co CEO as Rafael Oliveira exits
KDP has opened a search for the future CEO of Global Coffee Co after Rafael Oliveira, head of the company's coffee operating unit, informed the business of his intention to leave at the end of July.
Gorgie adds Rocket Pop Protein flavour to energy drink range
US energy drink brand Gorgie has launched Rocket Pop Protein, a new summer-inspired flavour designed to evoke the taste of the classic red, white and blue ice lolly.
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