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 August 2025
Chick-fil-A unveils fall menu with new sandwich, beverages and snacks
Chick-fil-A will introduce its 2025 fall menu on Monday, 18 August, featuring the return of a seasonal beverage line, a new take on its chicken sandwich and the addition of waffle-cut potato chips.
12 August 2025
ACCC backs new industry-led plastics recycling scheme
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a draft proposal to authorise the creation of a voluntary, industry-led programme to collect and recycle soft plastic packaging from consumers.
11 August 2025
Thermoplan acquires coffee roasting start-up Mikafi
Swiss coffee equipment manufacturer Thermoplan has acquired Mikafi, a start-up developing compact tabletop coffee roasters for on-site use in cafés.
11 August 2025
Kellogg’s expands UK snacking portfolio with six new products
Kellogg’s is expanding its snacking portfolio with the introduction of six new products, now available at UK supermarkets.
11 August 2025
Canteen agrees to $6.94m settlement over vending machine charges
Canteen, operated by Compass Group USA, has agreed to a $6.94 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging certain vending machines charged more than the displayed price for purchases made with credit, debit or prepaid cards.
8 August 2025
Square Mile Coffee debuts two new blends for cold coffee brewing
Square Mile Coffee has launched two new cold coffee blends – Fruit Punch and Choc Ice – designed to cater to growing consumer interest in...
8 August 2025
Califia Farms introduces new organic seasonal creamers and horchata drink
Dairy alternatives brand Califia Farms has added three new seasonal creamers to its Simple & Organic range, as well as introducing a creamy horchata beverage ahead of the autumn and winter seasons.
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