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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Crave expands frozen bakery range with Choccy Dodoughs launch
Free-from snack brand Crave is set to expand its frozen bakery range with the launch of Choccy Dodoughs in Morrisons stores from 4 January 2026.
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.
Go-Pak UK launches closed-loop cardboard recycling service
Sustainable packaging provider Go-Pak UK and parent company SCG Packaging (SCGP) have launched Go-Recycle, a closed-loop recycling program for old corrugated cardboard (OCC).
Lindt launches limited-edition matcha strawberry bar
Lindt is introducing a new limited-edition product, the Tokyo Style Chocolate Matcha Strawberry bar.
WRAP names 53 founding members of UK Packaging Pact ahead of 2026 launch
WRAP has confirmed the first 53 organisations to sign the UK Packaging Pact, a new ten-year voluntary agreement set to launch in April 2026 and replace the UK Plastics Pact.
UK sugar tax extended to include milkshakes and RTD lattes
The UK government has today (25 November 2025) announced an extension of the soft drinks industry levy to include high-sugar milk-based drinks.
Aquaphor launches new Fresh water filter jug in the UK
Aquaphor has expanded its UK product line with the launch of Fresh, a new water filter jug designed to offer higher-capacity filtration in a compact format.
Nestlé invests £28m in Dalston factory to expand frothy coffee production
Nestlé is investing £28 million in its Dalston factory in Cumbria to upgrade production of Nescafé Frothy Coffee and modernise the site’s operations.
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