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

beverage

Packaging quality control: Compulsory process or opportunity for competitive advantage?
Stefan Welker shows how modern quality control can cut waste, boost efficiency, build brand trust and create real competitive advantage.

Ty Nant strengthens portfolio with acquisition of Strathmore Water from AG Barr
Ty Nant, a player in the premium bottled water sector, has acquired Strathmore Water from AG Barr, marking a significant strategic move for both brands.

Laird Superfood debuts Protein Instant Latte amid rising demand for functional beverages
Laird Superfood, known for its minimally processed superfood products, has launched its latest offering: Protein Instant Latte.

Halfday introduces limited-edition Tropical Tea flavour
Halfday, a brand specialising in gut-healthy iced teas made with prebiotics, has launched a new limited-edition flavour, Tropical Tea, which combines pineapple, passion fruit and guava. T

Opinion: From cash to contactless – why frictionless payments are key to F&B success
Michael Ault, UK country manager at myPOS, explores how payment technologies are reshaping the industry and why embracing these tools is now essential for staying competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

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.

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.

Minor Figures enters functional oat beverage category with new launch
Minor Figures, a notable player in the plant-based beverage sector, has launched Hyper Oat, a new range of oat drinks aimed at redefining consumer expectations within the functional beverage market.

Suntory Group launches new water-focused venture Water Scape
Global beverage company Suntory Group, founded in Japan in 1899, has announced the launch of Water Scape – a new company supporting businesses and communities in securing sustainable water supplies.
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