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

25 March 2026
Chobani to invest $567m in US expansion of La Colombe RTD coffee facility
Chobani is investing $567 million to expand its La Colombe ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee facility in Norton Shores, Michigan, as demand for RTD lattes continues to grow.
24 March 2026
Starbucks rolls out bakery range across UK following trial
Starbucks UK has rolled out its Signature Bakery Collection nationwide after a trial in selected stores delivered strong customer response and sales.
24 March 2026
Foreverland raises €6m to expand cocoa-free chocolate internationally
Italian food-tech start-up Foreverland has raised €6 million in funding to support the international expansion of its cocoa-free chocolate alternative, Choruba.
23 March 2026
Tuni launches G2 coffee grinder for home use
Tuni has introduced the G2 Electric Coffee Grinder, a new model aimed at home coffee users.
23 March 2026
Danone acquires plant-based functional nutrition brand Huel
Danone has entered into an agreement to acquire UK plant-based meal solutions brand Huel for an undisclosed amount.
20 March 2026
Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages first to certify all sites to AWS standard
Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages has become the first food and beverage company to certify 100% of its bottling sites to the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard.
20 March 2026
Hershey unifies operations under new 'ONE' model, updates leadership team
The Hershey Company has launched a unified US commercial operating model, bringing its sweet, salty and protein portfolios together under a single structure branded ‘ONE Hershey’.
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