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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plant-based

Vybey enters snacking category with plant-based protein bar range
Scottish nutrition brand Vybey has expanded into the snacking category, launching a new range of plant-based protein bars.

Starbucks expands chilled RTD portfolio in the UK with new launches
Starbucks has made several new additions to its range of chilled RTD coffee products in the UK, including two new plant-based varieties.

Voyage Foods set to open 284,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Ohio
Voyage Foods will open a manufacturing facility in Mason, Ohio, to produce its bean-free coffee, cocoa-free chocolate and nut-free spreads.

Beverage solutions firm Refresco to buy Spain’s Frías
Refresco has entered into an agreement to acquire Frías Nutrición from Alantra Private Equity and the founding family.

