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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Coffee & tea

Soft drinks
Celsius launches football-inspired Electric Vibe flavour
Celsius has unveiled Electric Vibe, a limited-edition Sparkling Tropical Freeze flavour.
Candy Can launches nostalgia-driven bubble gum beverage
Candy Can is expanding its novelty-led portfolio through a new licensing partnership with Perfetti Van Melle, bringing the Bubblicious brand into the ready-to-drink space for the first time.
Red Bull reveals Citrus Zest flavour as next Summer Edition
Red Bull UK has announced its latest seasonal flavour innovation: Summer Edition Citrus Zest, available in retail now.
PepsiCo expands Gatorade beyond sport with hydration overhaul
PepsiCo has unveiled a new phase for its Gatorade brand, expanding its focus beyond traditional sports use as it looks to position hydration as part of everyday life.
Holy introduces adjustable flavour bottle for personalised soft drinks
Berlin-based soft drinks brand Holy has launched an adjustable flavour system, introducing a new 'Syrup Bottle' designed to let consumers control drink intensity at the point of consumption.
McDonald’s eyes energy drinks and flavoured sodas in US beverage push – WSJ reports
McDonald's is preparing to expand into energy drinks and specialtiy sodas as part of a broader overhaul of its cold beverage offering in the US, according to a report by the The Wall Street Journal.
Carlsberg Britvic expands J2O range with sparkling line
J2O is extending its portfolio with the launch of a new sparkling range, available in Apple & Raspberry and Apple & Mango flavours.
Coca-Cola system to invest $1bn in South Africa by 2030
The Coca-Cola system in South Africa plans to invest ZAR 17.6 billion (approx. $1 billion) in the country by 2030.
SodaStream expands UK range with four new flavours
SodaStream has expanded its UK flavour portfolio with the launch of four new variants, as the brand looks to strengthen its presence in the growing soft drinks category.
Behind the scenes: Premium and ‘better4you’ beverage innovation at Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages’ global R&D hub
On a visit to the Nestlé's NPTC in Vittel, France, FoodBev’s Rafaela Sousa gets a rare behind-the-scenes look at the people, processes and cutting-edge technologies driving innovation, sustainability and consumer-led product development.
Lipton expands iced tea range with new tropical flavour
Lipton Ice Tea is expanding its flavoured iced tea line-up with the launch of a new Tropical variant, blending mango and passionfruit to tap into growing consumer demand for bold and exotic soft drink flavours.
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