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
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.
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.
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