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

19 December 2025
C4 Energy expands into energy shot market with new product
C4 Energy has entered the energy shot category with the launch of C4 Performance Energy Shots, a compact format designed to provide a quick source of caffeine.
19 December 2025
New California-based bottled water brand launches amid industry safety concerns
A new bottled water brand, Loonen, launched this week in select California retailers and on Amazon, following a $6 million funding round led by Brand Foundry Ventures.
18 December 2025
Rxbar launches new protein energy bites
Rxbar has introduced a new product, Rxbar Protein Energy Bites, expanding the brand’s offerings beyond its traditional protein bars.
18 December 2025
Pret A Manger names Ross Warnes as UK & Ireland president
Pret A Manger has appointed Ross Warnes as president for its UK and Ireland operations, effective January 2026.
17 December 2025
Momo and Natoora launch exclusive Green Mandarin Kombucha
Momo Kombucha, a producer of fermented beverages, has partnered with UK-based speciality produce supplier Natoora to introduce Carmelo’s Green Mandarin Kombucha.
17 December 2025
Grind expands into UK rail network with Waterloo opening
UK-based coffee brand Grind has opened a new café at Waterloo station in London, one of the UK’s busiest commuter hubs.
16 December 2025
Air Up launches new Shaky Shakes Pods
As the UK intensifies its focus on reducing high-sugar beverages, Air Up is stepping into the spotlight with its new Shaky Shakes flavour range.
16 December 2025
Austria’s DRS marks successful first year with over 1.2 billion containers returned
Austria’s nationwide Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has completed its first year with strong public support and impressive collection results, surpassing 1.2 billion returned PET bottles and aluminium cans by the end of November.
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