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

4 August 2026
Kaapi Machines secures $5.3m investment from Sedna Horeca
Indian coffee equipment and services provider Kaapi Machines has secured an equity investment of INR 500 million (approx. $5.3 million) from B2B hospitality solutions company Sedna Horeca.
3 August 2026
Angel launches eight-stage faucet water purifier in Thailand
Angel Group has launched a new faucet-mounted water purifier in Thailand, designed to remove common contaminants from household water.
3 August 2026
Damm UK takes stake in Dalston’s Soda Co
Damm UK has acquired a stake in London-based Dalston’s Soda Co, making the soft drinks producer the first non-beer partner to join its Accelerator Programme at the Damm Eagle Brewery in Bedford.
31 July 2026
Fairtrade raises minimum coffee prices amid mounting production costs
Fairtrade International has announced increases to its minimum prices for arabica and robusta coffee.
31 July 2026
Califia Farms taps into banana flavour trends with new flavoured latté and creamer
Califia Farms is expanding its portfolio in the US with the launch of Banana Crème Almond Milk Latte and Organic Banana Crème Almond Milk Coffee Creamer, tapping into the popularity of banana-flavoured coffee options.
30 July 2026
Sweet Robo launches automated Icee candy floss machines
Sweet Robo has partnered with Santa Cruz Fun Foods to commercially launch a range of automated machines that turn Icee flavours into freshly spun cotton candy.
30 July 2026
Pret A Manger appoints Anita McDonnell as international president
Pret A Manger has appointed Anita McDonnell as president of its international division, effective from late August.
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