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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Coffee & tea

Appointments
KDP secures controlling stake in JDE Peet’s, appoints Rafael Oliveira to lead coffee spin-off
Keurig Dr Pepper has acquired a 96.22% stake in JDE Peet’s, marking a transformative step in its strategy to build a scaled, global coffee platform while preparing to split its business into two standalone public companies.
Löfbergs CEO Anders Fredriksson steps down
Swedish coffee roaster Löfbergs has announced that its CEO, Anders Fredriksson, will step down in September.
Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA promotes Matthew Smith to president
Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA has promoted Matthew Smith to president, effective immediately.
Reborn Coffee appoints Jung Jae Lim as co-CEO
Reborn Coffee has appointed Jung Jae Lim as co-chief executive officer.
Ferrero announces new leadership structure
Ferrero has announced a new governance structure, including the creation of two new leadership roles.
Exchange for Change appoints senior leadership team ahead of UK DRS launch
Exchange for Change has appointed five senior leaders to its executive team as it prepares for the launch of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland in October 2027.
Prime Drink Group appoints Germain Turpin as interim CEO
Prime Drink Group has appointed Germain Turpin as interim president and chief executive officer.
Former Nestlé executive Caesar Pereira named CFO of Community Coffee Company
Community Coffee Company, a US-based retail coffee brand, has named Caesar Pereira as its new chief financial officer, effective 23 February 2026.
Keurig Dr Pepper appoints new board members as JDE Peet’s acquisition nears completion
Keurig Dr Pepper has appointed two new independent directors and unveiled governance changes as it moves closer to completing its acquisition of JDE Peet’s and prepares to separate into two standalone businesses.
Nestlé UK & Ireland announces leadership changes
Nestlé UK & Ireland has announced three senior leadership appointments spanning its coffee, manufacturing and foodservice operations.
AG Barr chair Mark Allen steps down to focus on Hilton Food role
Allen says he will be concentrating on his newly expanded executive role at Hilton Food Group, where he has moved from non-executive chair to executive chair.
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