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
PepsiCo invests £3.6m in rooftop solar at UK site
PepsiCo UK is investing £3.6 million to install a rooftop solar power system at its Southern Region Distribution Centre (SRDC) in Leicester, UK.
Carlsberg Britvic adds new Sours range to Tango portfolio
Carlsberg Britvic has introduced Tango Sours, a new zero-sugar line with ‘intense flavour’ under its popular Tango soft drinks brand in the UK.
Health-Ade introduces new strawberry mango chilli kombucha
Health-Ade is launching a limited-edition kombucha flavour, strawberry mango chilli, as part of its spring line-up.
PepsiCo-backed Poppi enters UK in test of ‘modern soda’ demand
PepsiCo-owned soda brand Poppi will launch in the UK next month.
Aqua Theon raises $13m seed round to expand marine plant-based beverage OoMee
Aqua Theon has secured a $13 million seed funding round, including $5 million directly invested into its marine plant-based drink brand, OoMee.
Capri Sun revives Moon Punch with new limited ‘Blood Moon’ edition
Capri Sun is introducing a new limited-edition product, Blood Moon Punch, to the US market this month.
Suntory invests £25m in Coleford, UK line to lift Lucozade and Ribena capacity
Suntory Beverage & Food Great Britain & Ireland will invest £25 million in a new high-speed production line at its Coleford factory.
Keurig Dr Pepper updates financing plan for JDE Peet’s acquisition
Keurig Dr Pepper has announced updated financing plans and transaction timelines for its acquisition of JDE Peet’s and its separation into two independent companies.
Nestlé’s Sanpellegrino moves into functional soda with vitamin-fortified launch
Sanpellegrino is entering the fast-growing functional soda segment with a new line positioned around low calories, zero added sugar and added micronutrients, as established premium brands look to defend share against insurgent better-for-you players.
Keurig Dr Pepper launches 35+ new flavours across beverage portfolio
Keurig Dr Pepper has introduced more than 35 beverage varieties for 2026 across its carbonated soft drinks, teas, waters, energy and juice drink portfolios, alongside several returning and seasonal offerings.
Keurig Dr Pepper appoints new board members as JDE Peet’s acquisition nears completion
Keurig Dr Pepper has appointed two new independent directors and unveiled governance changes as it moves closer to completing its acquisition of JDE Peet’s and prepares to separate into two standalone businesses.
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