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 October 2026
Dispensers for compact spaces – part 1
Refreshment asked a number of experts in the water filtration and dispensing sector to share their insights on the pros and cons of compact watercoolers.
9 October 2026
Aqua-Pure water filtration helps restaurants maximise filtration performance while saving valuable space
Smaller equipment helps teams get more value from their footprint. But when it comes to water filtration, does a smaller footprint require compromises in design or filtration performance?
8 October 2026
Jimmy’s expands into milkshakes with two nostalgic flavours
Jimmy’s, the Carlsberg Britvic-owned brand, is expanding into the milkshake category with the launch of two new nostalgic flavours: Iced Cereal Milk and Black Forest Gateau Milk.
8 October 2026
Greggs plans manufacturing overhaul with five sites facing closure
Greggs has announced plans to restructure parts of its UK manufacturing network, including the proposed closure of four manufacturing sites and the end of manufacturing operations at a fifth location.
7 October 2026
Deliveroo partners with Coco Robotics to launch autonomous deliveries across UK
Deliveroo has announced an exclusive partnership with Coco Robotics to introduce autonomous food deliveries across the UK, starting in Canary Wharf, London, this October.
7 October 2026
Hershey appoints Amanda Almond as president of international business
Skittles is expanding its candy range with Gummy Crystals, a new product that combines a soft gummy centre with tangy, crunchy candy crystals.
6 October 2026
Podcast: Enhancing unattended retail to meet new consumer needs
Following 365 Markets’ acquisition of Cantaloupe, FoodBev Media speaks to Michael Wood, product management senior manager at 365 Retail Markets, to find out how the company is adapting unattended retail innovation to meet different regional and customer needs.
6 October 2026
Kerry opens Pennsylvania coffee extraction facility as demand for premium coffee grows
Kerry has opened a new coffee extraction facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, expanding its capacity to produce coffee ingredients for beverage, dairy, foodservice and other food and beverage applications.
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