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
Coffee & tea
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Appointments
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.
UNESDA appoints PepsiCo executive Natalia Filipposyants as president
UNESDA has appointed Natalia Filipposyants, senior vice president and general manager for Europe at PepsiCo International Beverages, as president of the European soft drinks trade association.
Lipton Teas & Infusions appoints former Mars CEO Grant Reid as chair
Lipton Teas & Infusions has appointed Grant Reid as chair, effective immediately.
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.
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