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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Pret to pull express coffee machines from retail sector
Pret A Manger will withdraw its Pret Express self-service coffee machines from the retail sector as the company ends its trial and shifts focus back to expanding its UK shop estate.
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.
Keurig Dr Pepper appoints former Campbell Soup CFO Anthony DiSilvestro as chief financial officer
Keurig Dr Pepper has announced the appointment of Anthony DiSilvestro as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately.
November 2025: Key updates from the vending, coffee and water sectors
Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from some of our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.
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Trieste Coffee Experts 2025 – Shaping the future of coffee in Trieste, Italy
The Trieste Coffee Experts is a summit conceived and promoted by Bazzara, a historic family-run roastery in Trieste, Italy, with the aim of fostering connections, sharing knowledge and spreading the culture of quality coffee.

November 2025: Key updates from the vending, coffee and water sectors
Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from some of our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.

Selecta Group faces antitrust lawsuit from minority lenders
A group of minority first-lien lenders has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Selecta Group, alleging that the vending giant and a cohort of majority creditors carried out a secretive restructuring that unlawfully disadvantaged non-participating noteholders.
Trieste Coffee Experts 2025 – Shaping the future of coffee in Trieste, Italy
The Trieste Coffee Experts is a summit conceived and promoted by Bazzara, a historic family-run roastery in Trieste, Italy, with the aim of fostering connections, sharing knowledge and spreading the culture of quality coffee.
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