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

US

Danone opens new $65m production line at Florida facility to boost creamer and coffee production
Danone North America celebrated the opening of a new $65m production line at its manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Florida, on 17 June 2025.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs bill mandating food warning labels
Packaged food and drink sold in Texas containing certain artificial ingredients will require on-pack warning labels following the signing of Senate Bill 25 by Governor Greg Abbott this weekend.

Eight O'Clock Coffee rolls out three new flavored blends, including first iced K-Cup pod
Eight O'Clock Coffee has expanded its range with three new offerings: Blueberry Waffle Ground Blend, Caramel K-Cup pods, and its first-ever Iced Dark Italian Espresso K-Cup pods.

PepsiCo ends production at California Frito-Lay plant after 50 years
PepsiCo has ceased manufacturing operations at its Frito-Lay processing plant in Rancho Cucamonga, Southern California, ending five decades of production at the site.

Halfday introduces limited-edition Tropical Tea flavour
Halfday, a brand specialising in gut-healthy iced teas made with prebiotics, has launched a new limited-edition flavour, Tropical Tea, which combines pineapple, passion fruit and guava. T

Krispy Kreme completes sale of Insomnia Cookies stake
Krispy Kreme has finalised the sale of its remaining ownership stake in Insomnia Cookies, a move that underscores the company's...

Laird Superfood and Bluestone Lane partner to launch functional mushroom coffee drinks
Australian-inspired speciality coffee roaster, Bluestone Lane, has partnered with Laird Superfood to launch two new functional iced coffee drinks across its more than 50 US café locations.

Anheuser-Busch and 1st Phorm launch new energy drink line, Phorm Energy
Anheuser-Busch and 1st Phorm have announced the launch of their new energy drink line, Phorm Energy, across the US.

Coca-Cola Consolidated invests $90m into new US facility in Columbus, Ohio
Coca-Cola Consolidated has announced a $90m investment into a new, 400-square-foot distribution and warehouse facility in Columbus, Ohio, US.
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