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

Knoops opens first US store as it expands UK wholesale presence
British drinking chocolate specialist Knoops has opened its first permanent US store in Salt Lake City, Utah, as part of a wider multi-channel international expansion strategy.

Crane Convenience launches next-generation coffee machine range in UK and Europe
Crane Convenience has launched a new range of coffee machines in the UK and Europe, featuring updated digital interfaces, connectivity and fleet management capabilities.

Dose & Co launches first ready-to-drink collagen range
Premium collagen brand Dose & Co has expanded beyond powdered supplements with the launch of its first ready-to-drink collagen beverages.

Starbucks adds matcha lattes and pumpkin spice Frappuccino to UK RTD range
Starbucks has expanded its UK ready-to-drink portfolio with two permanent matcha lattes and a limited-edition pumpkin spice Frappuccino.

Damm UK takes stake in Dalston’s Soda Co
Damm UK has acquired a stake in London-based Dalston’s Soda Co, making the soft drinks producer the first non-beer partner to join its Accelerator Programme at the Damm Eagle Brewery in Bedford.

UK government confirms under-16 energy drinks ban
The UK government has confirmed plans to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England from April 2027, subject to parliamentary approval.

Nichols and Myprotein partner to launch Clear Whey Protein Water in UK
Nichols and Myprotein have launched Myprotein Clear Whey Protein Water in the UK under a multi-year brand licensing agreement.

M&S expands viral sweet sandwich range with pistachio variant and new dessert dips
Marks & Spencer is building on the success of its viral sweet sandwich range with the return of its Red Diamond Strawberry & Creme Sandwich, alongside a new chocolate, strawberry and pistachio variant.

UK deforestation rules to cover coffee and other forest-risk commodities
The UK government has confirmed plans to introduce new rules in Great Britain requiring businesses trading in forest-risk commodities, including coffee, to check whether their supply chains are linked to illegal deforestation.
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