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

Tea
Halfday introduces limited-edition Tropical Tea flavour
Halfday, a brand specialising in gut-healthy iced teas made with prebiotics, has launched a new limited-edition flavour, Tropical Tea, which combines pineapple, passion fruit and guava. T
NutraTea expands women’s health range with menopause and PCOS blends
NutraTea has added two new herbal teas to its women’s health range: NutraMeno, aimed at easing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, and Spearmint & White Peony, developed to support women with PCOS.
JDE Peet’s sells Turkish tea unit, halts L’or barista rollout in US
JDE Peet’s has sold its tea business in Turkey to Efor Holding for an undisclosed sum. The company has also decided to discontinue the planned rollout of its L’or Barista coffee machines in the US.
Cuzen unveils commercial matcha machine
Cuzen Matcha has launched the Cuzen Matcha Maker Pro, a commercial-grade machine designed to handle matcha preparation in busy cafés, restaurants, hotels and workplaces.
The Herbtender launches adaptogenic tea range infused with medicinal mushrooms
Adaptogenic wellness brand The Herbtender has launched a new range of five organic herbal teas, combining medicinal mushrooms and adaptogenic herbs to support wellbeing throughout the day.
Harry Brompton’s secures £2m investment to fuel UK and international expansion
Premium British iced tea brand Harry Brompton’s has secured £2 million in growth capital from private investment office Traditum, fuelling its expansion across the UK and international markets.
Milo’s Tea opens $200m facility in South Carolina, creates hundreds of jobs
Milo’s Tea Company has opened its new $200 million manufacturing and distribution facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Chinese tea firm Chagee to raise $400m in US IPO - Financial Times
Chinese tea chain Chagee is pressing ahead with plans to raise nearly $400 million in a US initial public offering this week, according to the Financial Times.
The Ryl Company secures $15m in Series B funding to accelerate expansion and innovation
The Ryl Company, owner of functional iced tea brand Ryl Tea, has secured $15m in Series B funding to fuel its innovation and expansion across the US.
Pierre Laubies appointed CEO of Lipton Teas and Infusions
Lipton Teas and Infusions has announced Pierre Laubies as its new chief executive officer.
Rhea introduces fresh leaf tea and fresh milk systems at Vendex Midlands
Rhea launched two new products at Vendex Midlands, one-day vending event based in the UK.
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