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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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.

Trash launches upcycled cacao fruit water made from rescued cocoa pulp
Trash, a new functional beverage made from upcycled cacao fruit, has officially launched following its public debut at Taste of London, offering retailers and consumers a new take on sustainable hydration.

Olvi completes acquisition of mineral water producer Värska Originaal
Olvi has completed its acquisition of Värska Originaal, with its Estonian subsidiary A Le Coq acquiring 100% of the shares in the natural mineral water producer.

Watercoolers Europe gears up for WE Event in Spain
Watercoolers Europe (WE) is gearing up for its WE Event in Torremolinos, Málaga, a key date for professionals in the watercooler and hydration industry.

Holy introduces adjustable flavour bottle for personalised soft drinks
Berlin-based soft drinks brand Holy has launched an adjustable flavour system, introducing a new 'Syrup Bottle' designed to let consumers control drink intensity at the point of consumption.

Nestlé presses ahead with bottled water carve-out as private equity circles €5bn business
The Swiss giant has invited first-round bids for the water unit, valued at around €5 billion, according to sources, with Rothschild advising on the transaction.

2026 outlook: How the vending and water sectors are shaping a smarter, more sustainable future
Representatives from the Automatic Vending Association (AVA), the European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA), the Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (WHA) and Zenith Global offer their insights into how technology, consumer behaviour and legislation will shape the future of automated retail and hydration.

New California-based bottled water brand launches amid industry safety concerns
A new bottled water brand, Loonen, launched this week in select California retailers and on Amazon, following a $6 million funding round led by Brand Foundry Ventures.

Opinion: The secret ingredient in great coffee? Better water
Anastasia Chovan, certified water sommelier at Vivreau, explains why water quality deserves equal attention to the coffee bean itself.
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