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

21 January 2026
AG Barr chair Mark Allen steps down to focus on Hilton Food role
Allen says he will be concentrating on his newly expanded executive role at Hilton Food Group, where he has moved from non-executive chair to executive chair.
20 January 2026
Recover 180 expands hydration range with two new flavours
Recover 180 has expanded its hydration range with the launch of two new flavours, Tropical Ice and Orange Cream, as the brand enters 2026.
20 January 2026
Subway expands EMEA footprint with Azerbaijan entry
Subway has signed a new master franchise agreement with N Sky Build, marking the brand’s entry into Azerbaijan as it continues to expand across the EMEA region.
19 January 2026
Chobani debuts limited-edition Flavor Drops creamer
Chobani has launched a limited-edition coffee creamer concept called Flavor Drops, introducing short-run, single-batch flavours designed to rotate monthly.
19 January 2026
Uber Eats appoints Merve Basci as UK general manager
Uber Eats has appointed Merve Basci, co-CEO of Trendyol Go, as its new general manager for the UK.
16 January 2026
Coca-Cola reshapes leadership, creates chief digital role to speed tech adoption
Coca-Cola has revealed a sweeping overhaul of its operational leadership, including the creation of a new chief digital officer role, as the soft drinks giant moves to accelerate technology adoption and sharpen execution across fast-growing emerging markets.
16 January 2026
Caffè Nero appoints Lysa Hardy as UK CEO
Caffè Nero has appointed Lysa Hardy as UK chief executive officer, effective immediately.
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