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

12 May 2026
365 Retail Markets completes acquisition of Cantaloupe
365 Retail Markets has completed its acquisition of Cantaloupe, a global provider of end-to-end self-service commerce technology, following the deal’s initial announcement in June last year.
12 May 2026
Kenco launches matcha latte and espresso concentrate range
Kenco is expanding into matcha and ready-to-use coffee concentrates with the launch of new at-home drinks products aimed at younger consumers and café-style occasions.
11 May 2026
Salty Dog launches chilli rice crackers snack range
Snack brand Salty Dog is expanding its range with the launch of Chilli Rice Crackers.
11 May 2026
Monster Beverage tops $2bn in quarterly sales for first time
Monster Beverage posted record first-quarter net sales of $2.35 billion in 2026, marking a 26.9% increase from $1.85 billion a year earlier.
8 May 2026
Oatly launches new Barista Cold Foam
Oatly is expanding its foodservice beverage portfolio with the launch of Oatly Barista Cold Foam.
8 May 2026
Interview: Connect Vending’s Elyas Coutts on the rise of healthy workplace vending in the UK
Connect Vending's CEO, Elyas Coutts, discusses how employee expectations are shifting, which healthier categories are performing best and how technologies such as micro-markets and smart fridges are reshaping workplace refreshments.
7 May 2026
Olipop launches two new berry flavours
Functional soda brand Olipop has introduced two new berry-inspired flavours, marking the return of a fan-favourite alongside a seasonal release.
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