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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Vybey enters snacking category with plant-based protein bar range
Scottish nutrition brand Vybey has expanded into the snacking category, launching a new range of plant-based protein bars.
Cutwater debuts new RTD cocktails
Cutwater, a spirits-based canned cocktail brand, has unveiled two new cocktail innovations for the spring and summer season.
Vimto debuts new functional squash for breakfast occasions
Nichols’ Vimto squash brand has added a new functional product to its portfolio, Vimto Wonderfuel, targeting breakfast time.
Grillo’s Pickles and Hippeas launch Dill Pickle Puffs
Grillo’s Pickles, known for its pickle spears, has partnered with savoury snack brand Hippeas to introduce a new product: Dill Pickle Puffs.
Jordan’s Skinny Mixes enters the ready-to-drink coffee market
Jordan’s Skinny Mixes has launched its first ready-to-drink coffee, Skinnyccino, expanding its product line beyond syrups and mixers.
Kallø launches puffed oat cakes
Kallø, a natural food brand owned by Ecotone UK, has launched a new range of puffed oat cakes claimed to be a category-first innovation.
Garden Veggie Snacks adds new flavours to tortilla chip line
Garden Veggie Snacks has launched two new varieties of its Flavor Burst Tortilla Chips: Smoky BBQ and Sweet Tangy Chili.
Lemon Perfect expands range with new Sunshine Tea and Lime flavours
US flavoured water brand Lemon Perfect has launched two new flavours – Sunshine Tea and Lime – at Expo West.
Spindrift launches new soda line with real squeezed fruit ingredients
Spindrift Beverage Co has introduced Spindrift Soda, a new line of soft drinks made with real squeezed fruit and no added sugar or stevia.
Utz adds sour cream & onion flavour to Mixed Minis Pretzel line
Utz has introduced a sour cream and onion flavour to its Mixed Minis Pretzel range, expanding the line that launched in February 2024.
Lost Sheep Coffee expands RTD range with iced caramel latte
Lost Sheep Coffee has added an iced caramel latte to its ready-to-drink (RTD) canned coffee range.

