Plenish introduces new high-protein oat drink without oils or additives

Carlsberg Britvic-owned plant-based brand Plenish has expanded its Clean Protein range with the launch of Protein Oat Drink, a high-protein oat milk made without oils or additives.

Start-up spotlight: Be Spring

In this instalment of ‘Start-up spotlight,’ we speak to co-founders Oscar and Luke Grieve about the inspiration behind the brand, the development process and their ambitions for Be Spring.

Phizz expands Daily Immune+ range with new Strawberry flavour

Phizz is expanding its Daily Immune+ range with a new Strawberry flavour as the hydration brand looks to drive consumption beyond the category’s traditional summer peak.

Charoen Pokphand Foods to acquire 51% stake in Thai bottled water producer Brew Factory

Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has announced plans to acquire a 51% stake in Thailand-based bottled water manufacturer Brew Factory in a deal worth THB 334.7 million (approx. $10.1 million).

Black Sheep Coffee launches hojicha range as part of US autumn menu

Black Sheep Coffee has introduced a new hojicha range in the US alongside the return of its pumpkin spice drinks as part of a limited-edition autumn menu.

Leisure vending: Why venues are turning to self-service

Self-service offerings can provide a uniquely complementary service for venues such as cinemas, gyms and family entertainment centres, reports Refreshment editor Bryony Andrews.

France abandons mandatory plastic bottle deposit plan

France has dropped plans to introduce a nationwide mandatory deposit-return system.

NAMA opens speaker submissions for 2027 show

The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) has opened speaker submissions for The NAMA Show 2027, which will take place from 5-7 May in New Orleans, US.