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

2 September 2026
Pukka enters loose powder matcha category with brand-new line
Pukka Herbs has entered the loose powder matcha market with three new products: Matcha Tulsi Lemon, Matcha Vanilla Chai and Pukka Ceremonial Matcha.
2 September 2026
Keurig Dr Pepper to sell Chobani stake and facility for $925 million, Chobani unveils $1.2bn investment in site
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has agreed to sell its full equity stake in Chobani back to the company for $800 million, as well as its manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania for approximately $125 million.
1 September 2026
Kofola acquires majority stake in Czech café chain Cøkafe
Beverage group Kofola has acquired a 52% majority stake in Czech speciality coffee chain Cøkafe, as it looks to strengthen its presence in the café and foodservice sector.
1 September 2026
G&Tea launches sparkling hard tea range with gin and rooibos
Chicago-based entrepreneur Alex Young has launched G&Tea, a new sparkling hard tea brand combining gin with South African rooibos tea and honey.
1 September 2026
Blupura brings professional water dispensing expertise to the home with WaveHome
Building on more than 18 years of experience in the professional water dispensing industry, Blupura has developed WaveHome, its first water system designed specifically for the residential market.
28 August 2026
Saint James Iced Tea enters yerba mate category with organic caffeinated beverage line
Saint James Iced Tea is entering the functional beverage category with the launch of Saint James Yerba Mate.
28 August 2026
Thomas Conquet appointed managing director of Nestlé Waters and Premium Beverages UK
Nestlé has appointed Thomas Conquet as managing director of its Waters and Premium Beverages business in the UK.
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