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

UK

Jimmy’s launches first coffee-free product with new iced chocolate milk
UK iced coffee brand Jimmy’s is expanding its portfolio with the launch of its first coffee-free product: Iced Chocolate Milk.

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.

Pladis introduces hot honey flavour to McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes
Global snacking company Pladis has launched a new limited-edition flavour for its popular McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes: Hot Honey.

McVitie’s launches limited-edition Raspberry & Cream Pink Digestives
Pladis is introducing a new limited-edition flavour to its McVitie’s Digestives range: Raspberry & Cream Pink Digestives.

Popeyes UK secures £43m to support expansion
Popeyes UK has secured £43 million in new financing to support its ongoing expansion plans across the country.

Caffè Nero UK CEO Will Stratton-Morris steps down, takes on new group role
Caffè Nero UK CEO Will Stratton-Morris has stepped down from his role and from the UK board, the company has confirmed in its latest trading update.

ISqueeze partners with Numilk to launch plant-based milk dispensing machines in UK
UK supplier of fresh juice machines, ISqueeze, has partnered with US-based Numilk to introduce a countertop machine that dispenses fresh plant-based milks on demand.

Barebells launches cookies and cream protein milkshake in the UK
Barebells has added a new flavour to its milkshake range with the launch of a cookies and cream variety.

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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