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.
Research
Coffee & tea

Appointments
Liquid Death appoints Ricky Khetarpaul as CFO to drive growth in beverage sector
Liquid Death has announced the appointment of Ricky Khetarpaul as chief financial officer.
Selecta appoints Venkie Shantaram as new CEO
Swiss self-serve retail company Selecta Group has appointed Venkie Shantaram as its new chief executive officer, following a leadership transition period led by Michael Rauch.
PepsiCo appoints Steve Schmitt as CFO, succeeding Jamie Caulfield
PepsiCo has announced today the appointment of Steve Schmitt as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective 10 November 2025.
Nestlé names Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen as new CEO of Nespresso
Nestlé has promoted Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen to chief executive officer of Nespresso and member of the company's executive board, effective 1 November 2025.
Keurig Dr Pepper appoints Olivier Lemire as US coffee president
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has announced the appointment of Olivier Lemire as president of the company's US coffee business.
Deliveroo CEO to step down ahead of DoorDash £2.9bn acquisition
Deliveroo founder and chief executive Will Shu has announced he will step down from the role after 13 years at the helm, as the company prepares to be acquired by DoorDash in a deal valued at $3.9 billion.
Nestlé's Paul Bulcke steps down, Pablo Isla to assume chairmanship
Nestlé has announced that chairman Paul Bulcke will step down earlier than planned, with Pablo Isla set to take over the role effective 1 October.
Nestlé appoints Philipp Navratil as CEO following dismissal of Laurent Freixe
Nestlé has announced the immediate dismissal of CEO Laurent Freixe following an internal investigation into a breach of the company’s code of conduct related to a personal relationship with a subordinate.
White Rhino Coffee appoints Sara Escamilla as president and CEO
US speciality coffee chain White Rhino Coffee has named Sara Escamilla as its new president and chief executive officer, succeeding founder Chris Parvin.
Subway names new regional presidents to drive global growth
Subway has appointed three new regional leaders as part of its strategy to accelerate growth, improve franchisee profitability and enhance customer experience.
Smashburger names Jim Sullivan as CEO
Smashburger has appointed Jim Sullivan as its new chief executive officer.
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