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

Beverage
Coca-Cola Company sells controlling stake in African bottler to Coca-Cola HBC
The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments have announced the sale of a 75% controlling interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa to Coca-Cola HBC.
PepsiCo inaugurates new canning line in Romania following $8.5m investment
PepsiCo has inaugurated a new beverage canning line at its Dragomirești-Deal plant in Ilfov County, Romania, following an $8.5 million investment.
Seasonal Pepsi Gingerbread joins brand’s sugar-free cola range
Pepsi has added a new Gingerbread flavour to its Zero Sugar cola range in the UK, ahead of the festive season.
Out-of-home beverages: How tech and trends are transforming every cup
Here, a number of key players in the automated coffee machine sector share privileged insights on the latest developments in OOH beverages.
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.
Nestlé announces $3.7bn cost-cutting strategy and 16,000 job cuts
Nestlé is set to reduce its workforce by 16,000 positions, representing approximately 6% of its global staff, as new CEO Philipp Navratil accelerates a strategic turnaround for the Swiss food giant.
Nuova Simonelli launches new Appia espresso machine
Nuova Simonelli has launched Appia Viva, the newest version of its long-running Appia espresso machine range.
Cropster acquires South Korea’s Firescope to expand reach in Asian coffee market
Coffee technology company Cropster has acquired Firescope, a South Korean developer of roasting software, strengthening its presence in the Asian speciality coffee market.
2025 Global Water Drinks Congress to improve hydration
Details of FoodBev Events' 22nd annual Global Water Drinks Congress have been announced, with the theme ‘Improving Hydration’.
Singapore’s XCoffee unveils next-gen AI robotic beverage machine
Singapore-based beverage technology firm XCoffee has unveiled the latest version of its AI-powered smart robotic beverage machine.
Suntory Beverage & Food France to close La Courneuve facility
This decision is part of a broader plan that includes an investment of over €170 million by 2030 to adapt to market dynamics and address rising production costs.
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