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.
Research
Coffee & tea

Tea
ChaiTea: Blending wellness, innovation and Gen Z culture in the functional iced tea market
ChaiTea is the latest venture from entrepreneurs Michał Czerwiński and Artur Gajewski, whose track record includes building two of Poland’s fastest-growing health food brands.
The Macallan launches tea-inspired whiskies in collaboration with Jing Tea
The Macallan has unveiled two new single malt whiskies in its Harmony Collection, developed in partnership with UK-based tea company Jing Tea.
Celestial Seasonings introduces wellness teas for everyday wellbeing
Herbal tea brand Celestial Seasonings has expanded its wellness tea portfolio with a new line designed to address a variety of health needs throughout the day.
Opinion: Inside the matcha surge – health, hype and a changing drinks market
Ryan Moore, co-founder of UK-based speciality drinks brand Blendsmiths, explores how a mix of health benefits, consumer demand for functional ingredients and social media-fuelled visibility is driving matcha’s global rise.
Givaudan innovates tea experience through influencer collaboration
Givaudan has announced an innovative approach to tea development through its 'Tea Time' programme, which integrates insights from European social media influencers.
Start-up spotlight: Chai GPTea
Founder Sandeep Heda speaks to FoodBev Media about why chai deserves the spotlight, how the machines work and what’s next for the brand.
Chai GPTea rolls out automated chai machines across workspaces
London-based start-up Chai GPTea is rolling out automated chai vending machines in offices and shared workspaces across the city, offering a tech-enabled alternative to conventional tea-making.
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.
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