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

17 June 2025
Rhea, Illycaffè and Arbitrade partner to install new coffee machines at Barcelona El Prat Airport
Rhea, Illycaffè and Arbitrade have partnered to launch a new hospitality concept at Barcelona’s El Prat Airport, aiming to provide travellers with a high-quality, sustainable coffee break experience.
16 June 2025
LesserEvil introduces Cheezmos as a new player in the healthy snack market
LesserEvil has launched Cheezmos, a new cheese puff product that aims to capture the nostalgia of traditional snacks while prioritising clean ingredients.
16 June 2025
Almarai signs agreement to acquire Pure Beverages in $277m deal
Saudi Arabian F&B group Almarai Company has signed an agreement to acquire water company Pure Beverages Industry Company in a deal valued at SAR 1.04 bn (approx. $277m).
16 June 2025
Starbucks cuts iced drink prices in China amid market slowdown – Reuters
Starbucks has announced a price reduction for some of its iced beverages in China, lowering prices by an average of 5 yuan (approx. $0.70) nationwide as of Tuesday, according to Reuters.
13 June 2025
McVitie’s launches limited-edition Raspberry & Cream Pink Digestives
Pladis is introducing a new limited-edition flavour to its McVitie’s Digestives range: Raspberry & Cream Pink Digestives.
13 June 2025
PepsiCo ends production at California Frito-Lay plant after 50 years
PepsiCo has ceased manufacturing operations at its Frito-Lay processing plant in Rancho Cucamonga, Southern California, ending five decades of production at the site.
12 June 2025
JM Smucker signals further coffee price hikes in Q4 2025 earnings report
JM Smucker is preparing to increase coffee prices further as the company looks to offset rising costs and drive profitability across its retail coffee portfolio, which includes Folgers, Dunkin' and Café Bustelo.
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