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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Volvic enters functional hydration with Vitamin+ launch in UK and Ireland
Volvic is launching a new functional water range, Volvic Vitamin+, marking its entry into the functional hydration segment in the UK and Ireland.

Popeyes UK to launch first Irish restaurant in Dublin
Popeyes UK has secured a master franchise development agreement to operate the Popeyes brand in the Republic of Ireland, with the first site scheduled to open at Blanchardstown Centre in Dublin this spring.

Nestlé UK & Ireland announces leadership changes
Nestlé UK & Ireland has announced three senior leadership appointments spanning its coffee, manufacturing and foodservice operations.

Pringles teams up with Xbox and Bethesda on Fallout 76 mystery flavour launch
Pringles has teamed up with Xbox and Bethesda Softworks to launch a limited-edition Fallout 76 Mystery Flavour crisp across the UK and Ireland.

Celsius expands UK&I range with four new flavours
Energy drink brand Celsius will launch four new fruit-flavoured, zero sugar variants in the UK and Ireland from January 2026.

Pret A Manger names Ross Warnes as UK & Ireland president
Pret A Manger has appointed Ross Warnes as president for its UK and Ireland operations, effective January 2026.

Krispy Kreme launches two new Biscoff doughnuts in UK and Ireland
Krispy Kreme has introduced two new limited-edition Biscoff doughnuts to mark ten years of partnership with Lotus Bakeries.

SodaStream launches new summer flavours and revamped syrups
SodaStream is expanding its product range for summer 2025 with the launch of two new flavours: Pepsi Max Mango and Red Berries.

KFC to invest £1.5bn in UK&I expansion, creates 7,000 jobs
KFC UK & Ireland has announced a £1.49 billion investment plan over the next five years, aimed at expanding its presence and creating more than 7,000 new jobs across the UK and Ireland.
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