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.
Research
Coffee & tea

19 August 2026
Wild Thingz launches new better-for-you sweet range
Better-for-you confectionery brand Wild Thingz is expanding its UK retail footprint with two new gummy flavour collections.
19 August 2026
The hidden impact of heatwaves on tea and coffee quality
Emma Field, coffee expert at Brita Professional, examines how heatwaves can affect the water used to prepare tea and coffee, and explains why effective water management should be an essential part of maintaining quality and protecting equipment.
18 August 2026
Ritter Sport and Haribo team up for limited-edition Balla Bites chocolate
Ritter Sport and Haribo are joining forces for their first UK collaboration, combining milk chocolate with fruity sweets in a limited-edition chocolate block.
18 August 2026
Interview: 365 Retail Markets and Cantaloupe unite for a connected retail future
Jeff Dumbrell, chief revenue officer at 365 Retail Markets, speaks to Refreshment about the rationale behind the acquisition, the priorities for integration and how data, AI and automation could shape the next phase of the sector.
18 August 2026
A1R Water completes SPAC merger and secures $96m to expand production
Atmospheric water generation company A1R Water has completed its merger with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp III, paving the way for its Nasdaq debut.
17 August 2026
Olipop appoints former Electrolit CEO Christian Patiño Webb as chief executive
Olipop has appointed former Electrolit CEO Christian Patiño Webb as its new chief executive officer, as the functional soda brand strengthens its leadership team to support its next phase of growth.
17 August 2026
Bulletproof enters latte category with Mood Booster Mushroom Latte
Bulletproof has expanded its functional coffee portfolio with the launch of Mood Booster Mushroom Latte, marking the brand's first entry into the latte format.
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