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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Illy launches self-service ‘on-the-go’ coffee bars in the UK
Italy’s premium coffee brand, Illy, is rolling out its new self-service concept – Illy On The Go – targeting retail, foodservice, leisure, education and convenience sectors amid rising demand for automated coffee formats.

Lola’s to open first Northern UK store at Trafford Centre
Lola’s, a London-founded bakery brand known for handmade cakes and cupcakes, will open its first Northern UK location later this month at Trafford Centre in Manchester.

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.

UK Deposit Management Organisation rebrands as Exchange for Change
The UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO) has unveiled Exchange for Change as its new trading name, marking a key step in preparations for the launch of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme.

Re:Water invests £2m in Herefordshire site to scale aluminium bottled water production
Re:Water is investing £2 million in a new production facility in Herefordshire as it looks to scale output and support growing grocery, retail and hospitality demand for plastic alternatives.

Twinings adds peach flavour to Sparkling Tea range
Twinings has expanded its ready-to-drink Sparkling Tea portfolio with the launch of a new peach-flavoured variant.

Nichols expands Vimto Energy range with tropical flavour launch
Nichols is stepping up its expansion in the energy drinks category with the launch of Vimto Energy Tropical Cooler.

AG Barr chair Mark Allen steps down to focus on Hilton Food role
Allen says he will be concentrating on his newly expanded executive role at Hilton Food Group, where he has moved from non-executive chair to executive chair.
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