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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Carlsberg Britvic invests £20m in Rugby factory expansion, creating 34 jobs
In a move to bolster production capabilities, Carlsberg Britvic has announced a £20 million investment in a new soft drinks canning line at its Rugby factory.
Hive Mind and Rave Coffee launch coffee honey stout 'Second Breakfast'
Welsh brewery and meadery Hive Mind has released Second Breakfast, a coffee honey stout made in collaboration with Rave Coffee.
Lipton Teas and Infusions to sell Turkish tea factories to Öz-Gür Çay
Lipton Teas and Infusions has agreed to transfer ownership of its two tea processing factories in Türkiye’s Rize region to local tea producer Öz-Gür Çay, pending approval from local authorities.
Popeyes announces plans for 300 new restaurants in Mexico over next decade
Popeyes has announced plans to expand its presence in Mexico with over 300 new restaurants across the Northwest, West, Central and Southeast regions over the next decade.
Javvy Coffee expands protein coffee line with new collagen creamer and concentrates
Javvy Coffee has expanded its Protein Coffee line-up at Sprouts Farmers Market with the launch of two new products.
Diet Coke brings back retro favourites in UK and US for limited time
Diet Coke has relaunched two previous favourite products in the UK and US markets, as the ongoing nostalgia trend continues to drive innovation across the food and beverage industry.
Vivreau launches new filters for hot and cold beverage preparation
Vivreau has expanded its professional filter range with the launch of two new High Capacity High Flow (HCHF) filters designed for hot and cold applications in the food and beverage industry.
Bain Capital makes bid for Costa Coffee – Financial Times
Bain Capital’s Special Situations unit, the investor behind Gail’s and PizzaExpress, has submitted a first-round bid for Costa Coffee, according to a report in the Financial Times.
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.
H2O Innovation acquires Spanish water filtration firm Lama
Canadian water solutions provider H2O Innovation has acquired Spanish manufacturer of water filtration systems, Lama Sistemas de Filtrados Unipersonal.
IDS Borjomi opens $120m water bottling plant in Georgia
IDS Borjomi Georgia, the country's premier mineral water producer, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art bottling facility in Kvibisi, marking a significant milestone in the Georgian beverage industry.
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