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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Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2025: Registration opens for the UK’s biggest celebration of industry innovation
Taking place on 17-19 March 2025 at Excel London, Food, Drink & Hospitality Week offers an opportunity to gain industry insights.
Starbucks introduces biodegradable straws in Japan
Starbucks has introduced new biodegradable, plant-based straws in its stores across Japan.
Bosqar invests €100m in bakery-café business Mlinar
Croatian investment firm Bosqar has acquired a 67% stake in the bakery-café chain Mlinar for €100 million.
Cashless tipping platform JustTip raises €1.1m in funding
Irish cashless tipping firm JustTip has secured €1.1 million in a funding round led by ComOp and Enterprise Ireland.
Taco Bell launches new café concept as it looks to 'disrupt the beverage industry'
Taco Bell has launched its first-ever Live Más Café, a new concept developed in collaboration with Diversified Restaurant Group.
Sodexo CEO Sean Haley to step down, Jean Renton promoted to COO
Sodexo UK&I's chief executive officer, Sean Healy, has announced that he will be stepping down after seven years leading the region.
Nero Group expands partnerships with Waitrose and John Lewis
The Nero Group is strengthening its ties with two major British retailers Waitrose and John Lewis.
Deliverect boosts in-store efficiency with Tabesto kiosk acquisition
Food tech company Deliverect has announced the acquisition of Tabesto, an all-in-one restaurant and fast-food ordering and payment kiosk....
Subway’s global CEO to retire, Carrie Walsh steps in as interim CEO
Subway has announced that John Chidsey, the company’s global CEO, will retire at the end of 2024 after five years of leadership.
Starbucks weighs stake sale in Chinese business, as stated by Bloomberg
Starbucks is exploring options for its Chinese operations, including the possibility of selling a stake in the business.
Opinion: The importance of sustainability in foodservice
Nestlé Professional and Worldchefs share their insights on how the industry can navigate challenges of delivering eco-friendly meals.
