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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Chopstix makes retail debut with ‘Wok Pot’ cooking sauce range
Chopstix, the UK’s largest Asian-inspired QSR brand, is taking its first step into retail with the launch of ‘Wok Pot’ cooking sauces.

Roasting Plant Coffee secures £7.9m funding for growth and innovation
UK coffee retailer Roasting Plant Coffee has completed a £7.9 million ($10 million) oversubscribed funding round.

Krispy Kreme refreshes doughnut line-up with eight new recipes
🍩 Krispy Kreme has refreshed its doughnut offering in the UK, with a new line-up featuring eight brand-new recipes.

Limini Coffee secures UK distribution rights for Italian espresso machine
UK-based coffee roaster Limini Coffee has secured exclusive UK distribution rights for Advanced Coffee Solutions' Vostok espresso machine.

Knoops secures £5m funding to boost global reach, appoints new non-executive directors
Chocolate café and retailer Knoops has announced a £5 million fundraising initiative, now approved under the Enterprise Investment Scheme.

Hotel Chocolat expands with new café collection in UK, creates 250 jobs with investment
Hotel Chocolat has launched a new café collection in its North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire, UK, stores.

Luscombe Drinks launches new water range: ‘Dartmoor Spring’
UK-based premium soft drinks provider, Luscombe Drinks, has announced the launch of its new bottled water brand, 'Dartmoor Spring'.

Pret A Manger overhauls subscription service, faces customer backlash
Pret A Manger has announced significant changes to its 'Club Pret' coffee subscription service, which was launched nearly four years ago.

Nestlé Professional partners with McDonald's to launch new McFlurry flavours
Nestlé Professional has teamed up with McDonald's to introduce two new McFlurries, coinciding with its 50th birthday in the UK.

