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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Health-Ade unveils new grape flavour for SunSip prebiotic soda
Health-Ade’s SunSip prebiotic soda brand has unveiled its latest flavour, grape, now rolling out at Target stores across the US.

NutraTea expands women’s health range with menopause and PCOS blends
NutraTea has added two new herbal teas to its women’s health range: NutraMeno, aimed at easing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, and Spearmint & White Peony, developed to support women with PCOS.

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.

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.

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.

Lucozade cuts plastic with new £6.3m bottle redesign
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I), the maker of Lucozade, has invested £6.3 million in redesigning its Lucozade Energy bottles,...

UK Soft Drinks Awards 2025: Winners announced
FoodBev Awards is thrilled to unveil the winners of the UK Soft Drinks Awards 2025!

Brita launches iQ Meter for smarter water filter management
Brita Professional has launched the iQ Meter, a new digital tool designed to help coffee, vending and hospitality operators monitor and manage water filters in real time.

Apex expands smart food locker line with new OrderHQ Array Series
Apex Order Pickup Solutions has launched its new modular and scalable OrderHQ Array Series, designed to streamline off-premises order handoff in any restaurant layout.

