Belgian start-up Koppie secures funding to launch fermented coffee alternative

Belgian foodtech start-up Koppie has raised pre-seed funding to develop a new coffee alternative made from fermented and roasted pulses.

Popcorn Shed launches limited-edition Matcha Latte-flavoured Popcorn

Popcorn Shed, a UK-based gourmet popcorn manufacturer, has released a new limited-edition flavour: Matcha Latte Popcorn.

Uganda becomes Africa’s top coffee exporter

Uganda has overtaken Ethiopia to become Africa’s leading coffee exporter, following record-breaking export figures in May 2025.

Sake dispenser introduced at Japanese railway station

Tobu Railway Co and Kanaya Hotel Co have introduced a token-operated sake dispenser at The Kanaya Terrace café inside Tobu Nikko Station....

Watercoolers Europe 2025: Innovation, insight and recognition in Milan

The Watercoolers Europe 2025 Conference & Trade Fair returns on 6-7 November 2025, bringing together the watercooler industry’s leading voices for two days of knowledge-sharing, networking and celebration.

Refresco CEO Hans Roelofs to step down after 18 years at helm

Refresco has announced that CEO Hans Roelofs will retire on 1 August, 2025, after 18 years leading the global beverage solutions company.

Nestlé releases two new KitKat Chunky flavours

Nestlé is expanding its KitKat Chunky line in the UK with the introduction of two new limited-edition flavours designed to appeal to evolving consumer tastes in the food and beverage sector.

June 2025: Key updates from the vending, coffee and water sectors

Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.