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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PepsiCo expands Simply NKD range with Doritos Dinamita Chile Limón
PepsiCo Foods is extending its Simply NKD portfolio with the launch of Doritos Dinamita Simply NKD Chile Limón, a rolled tortilla chip that combines spicy chili and zesty lime flavours.

Hershey appoints former PepsiCo executive Heather Hoytink as president of US market
The Hershey Company has appointed Heather Hoytink as president, US, effective 8 July 2026.

Lavazza launches capsule-free coffee tabs in US
Lavazza has launched its Tablì single-serve coffee system in the US, introducing compressed coffee tabs made entirely from coffee as an alternative to traditional plastic and aluminium capsules.

Speciality coffee consumption holds record high in US
Speciality coffee consumption in the US remained at a record high in 2026, with 47% of American adults reporting they had consumed a specialty coffee in the previous day, according to the latest National Coffee Data Trends (NCDT) Specialty Coffee Report.

Ryl Tea secures $20m Series C as ‘modern tea’ category gains momentum
The Ryl Company, maker of the rapidly growing ready-to-drink iced tea brand Ryl Tea, has closed a $20 million Series C growth equity financing round.

Drip Water targets $5m raise to accelerate US expansion
Drip Water is seeking to raise between $3 million and $5 million through convertible bridge notes to support its US expansion strategy following a series of sports partnerships and retail launches across the American market.

Mini Melts, Magnum partner on US vending machine expansion
Mini Melts USA has partnered with The Magnum Ice Cream Company to expand the availability of frozen treats through a nationwide roll-out of branded vending machines in the US.

Waterloo Sparkling Water launches three limited-edition summer flavours
Waterloo Sparkling Water has introduced three limited-edition flavours for summer, expanding its portfolio with seasonal offerings inspired by nostalgic American desserts and drinks.

Royal Cup Coffee and Tea completes acquisition of Farmer Brothers
US-based Royal Cup Coffee and Tea has completed its acquisition of Farmer Brothers, bringing together two long-established coffee and tea businesses under the Royal Cup name.

Green Coffee raises $5m as retail investor base expands alongside US growth
Green Coffee Company, a US-based coffee firm with operations in Colombia, has closed a $5 million Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) campaign hosted on DealMaker’s platform, attracting more than 2,000 retail investors across the United States.
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