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

9 September 2026
Black Sheep Coffee launches hojicha range as part of US autumn menu
Black Sheep Coffee has introduced a new hojicha range in the US alongside the return of its pumpkin spice drinks as part of a limited-edition autumn menu.
9 September 2026
Leisure vending: Why venues are turning to self-service
Self-service offerings can provide a uniquely complementary service for venues such as cinemas, gyms and family entertainment centres, reports Refreshment editor Bryony Andrews.
8 September 2026
France abandons mandatory plastic bottle deposit plan
France has dropped plans to introduce a nationwide mandatory deposit-return system.
8 September 2026
NAMA opens speaker submissions for 2027 show
The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) has opened speaker submissions for The NAMA Show 2027, which will take place from 5-7 May in New Orleans, US.
8 September 2026
Paulig to establish dedicated coffee business area in major restructure
Paulig is planning to restructure its operations into three business areas as part of efforts to strengthen competitiveness, support growth and improve profitability, with up to 55 redundancies expected globally.
7 September 2026
L’or launches limited-edition pumpkin spice coffee capsules in UK
L’or has expanded its UK coffee capsule range with the launch of a limited-edition pumpkin spice variety.
7 September 2026
Yum Brands completes $1.5bn sale of Pizza Hut business to LongRange Capital
Yum Brands has completed the sale of its Pizza Hut business outside Mainland China to private equity firm LongRange Capital for approximately $1.5 billion.
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