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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Research
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Appointments
Pret A Manger appoints Anita McDonnell as international president
Pret A Manger has appointed Anita McDonnell as president of its international division, effective from late August.
Refresco appoints Minsok Pak to newly created strategy and transformation role
Refresco has appointed Minsok Pak as president and chief strategy and transformation officer.
AVA appoints new board of directors
The Automatic Vending Association (AVA) has appointed a new board of directors, bringing together representatives from across the vending and automated retail sector.
NAMA appoints Nestlé Professional Solutions executive Michael Schwartz as board chair
The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) has appointed Michael Schwartz as chair of its board of directors for 2026-27.
Air Up appoints Cristina Kenz as CEO to drive global retail growth
Air Up has appointed Cristina Kenz as chief executive officer as the scent-based hydration brand looks to expand its global retail presence and and strengthen its direct-to-consumer business.
Jennifer Mann to step down as Coca-Cola North America president
The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Jennifer Mann will step down as executive vice president and president of its North America Operating Unit, effective 1 August.
NMWE re-elects Alessandro Pasquale as president
Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE) has re-elected Alessandro Pasquale as president for a third consecutive term.
PepsiCo announces leadership changes in East Balkans and Eastern Europe
PepsiCo has appointed Mihaela Hristea as general manager of East Balkans, following the promotion of Radu Berevoescu to general manager of East Europe.
Hershey appoints former PepsiCo executive Heather Hoytink as president of US market
The Hershey Company has appointed Heather Hoytink as president, US, effective 8 July 2026.
Keurig Dr Pepper begins search for Global Coffee Co CEO as Rafael Oliveira exits
KDP has opened a search for the future CEO of Global Coffee Co after Rafael Oliveira, head of the company's coffee operating unit, informed the business of his intention to leave at the end of July.
Mondelēz International names Amit Banati as CFO in leadership reshuffle
Mondelēz International has appointed Amit Banati as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective 1 July.
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