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

15 April 2026
Death Wish Coffee launches caramel cold brew latte in RTD range
Death Wish Coffee Co has expanded its ready-to-drink portfolio with the launch of a Caramel Cold Brew Latte.
14 April 2026
Holy introduces adjustable flavour bottle for personalised soft drinks
Berlin-based soft drinks brand Holy has launched an adjustable flavour system, introducing a new 'Syrup Bottle' designed to let consumers control drink intensity at the point of consumption.
14 April 2026
Nestlé and Starbucks expand partnership with Coffee Craft concentrate launch
Nestlé and Starbucks are expanding their presence in the cold coffee category with the launch of a new premium concentrate under their Global Coffee Alliance.
13 April 2026
McDonald’s eyes energy drinks and flavoured sodas in US beverage push – WSJ reports
McDonald's is preparing to expand into energy drinks and specialtiy sodas as part of a broader overhaul of its cold beverage offering in the US, according to a report by the The Wall Street Journal.
13 April 2026
HeroVend launches AI-powered vending management platform
HeroVend has launched a cloud-based vending intelligence platform designed to give operators real-time visibility over sales, inventory and performance across their machines.
10 April 2026
Planet Doughnut installs 24/7 vending machine at Shrewsbury bakery
Planet Doughnut has installed a 24/7 vending machine outside its bakery at Battlefield Industrial Estate in Shrewsbury, offering customers round-the-clock access to its products.
10 April 2026
UNIDO, industry partners back Uganda coffee with €850k
UNIDO and World Coffee Research, alongside industry partners, have announced a €850,000 co-investment to support Uganda’s coffee sector.
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