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

20 May 2025
Echo launches whole-home water filtration system
Echo, a company that specialises in hydrogen-enriched water solutions, has introduced a new whole-home water filtration system designed to remove a wide range of common water contaminants.
19 May 2025
Lavazza unveils dessert-inspired flavoured K-Cups
Lavazza has expanded its premium coffee portfolio in the US with the launch of a new range of flavoured K-Cups, bringing classic Italian dessert-inspired aromas to the single-serve coffee segment.
19 May 2025
CookUnity expands workplace meal access with acquisition of smart fridge company Fraîche
CookUnity, a chef-powered meal delivery platform, has acquired Fraîche, a smart fridge start-up that places healthy, chef-prepared food in offices across New York City.
16 May 2025
Start-up spotlight: Apex Order Pickup Solutions
Smart food lockers: A technology transforming the order pickup experience for both operators and customers. Refreshment spoke with Kent Savage, founder and executive chairman of Apex Order Pickup Solutions to find out more.
15 May 2025
Blue Diamond Almonds collaborates with 7-Eleven to launch Cherry Slurpee Almonds
Blue Diamond Almonds has partnered with 7-Eleven to introduce a new snack product inspired by the popular Cherry Slurpee flavour.
15 May 2025
Selecta Group announces leadership transition amid strategic growth plans
Selecta Group, a player in the European foodtech sector, has announced a significant change in its senior leadership.
14 May 2025
OFI expands soluble coffee production with new facility in Brazil
Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) has inaugurated a new soluble coffee facility in Linhares, Espírito Santo, marking a notable expansion in its manufacturing capabilities.
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