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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Exchange for Change sets aside £60m in grants for DRS retailers
Exchange For Change plans to allocate £60 million in grants over the first three years of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to support small, independent retailers with the rollout of reverse vending machines (RVMs).
Blank Street in early talks to raise over $100m – FT reports
Café chain Blank Street is in early-stage discussions to raise more than $100 million in fresh funding as it looks to accelerate expansion, according to the Financial Times.
Starbucks completes China joint venture with Boyu Capital
Starbucks has completed its previously announced joint venture with Boyu Capital, advancing its long-term growth strategy in China.
McDonald’s eyes energy drinks and flavoured sodas in US beverage push – WSJ reports
McDonald's is preparing to expand into energy drinks and specialtiy sodas as part of a broader overhaul of its cold beverage offering in the US, according to a report by the The Wall Street Journal.
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UNIDO, industry partners back Uganda coffee with €850k
UNIDO and World Coffee Research, alongside industry partners, have announced a €850,000 co-investment to support Uganda’s coffee sector.
HeroVend launches AI-powered vending management platform
HeroVend has launched a cloud-based vending intelligence platform designed to give operators real-time visibility over sales, inventory and performance across their machines.
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