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
Sun Cruiser expands RTD range with white tea and vodka line
Sun Cruiser has entered into the non-carbonated vodka tea segment with the launch of a new ready-to-drink (RTD) product, White Tea + Vodka.
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.
Volvic enters functional hydration with Vitamin+ launch in UK and Ireland
Volvic is launching a new functional water range, Volvic Vitamin+, marking its entry into the functional hydration segment in the UK and Ireland.
Carlsberg Britvic expands J2O range with sparkling line
J2O is extending its portfolio with the launch of a new sparkling range, available in Apple & Raspberry and Apple & Mango flavours.
Coca-Cola system to invest $1bn in South Africa by 2030
The Coca-Cola system in South Africa plans to invest ZAR 17.6 billion (approx. $1 billion) in the country by 2030.
Monin launches matcha concentrate as demand for functional drinks grows
Monin has introduced a new Matcha Green Tea concentrate, targeting continued growth in the global matcha category.
Constellation Brands to take full ownership of non-alcoholic brand HopWtr
Constellation Brands has agreed to acquire the remaining stake in non-alcoholic beverage brand HopWr for an undisclosed sum.
De Jong Duke launches Lina professional coffee machine
De Jong Duke has introduced Lina, a new professional coffee machine aimed at workplaces, hospitality settings and public environments.
Nestlé advances water unit stake sale as private equity bidders progress – FT reports
Nestlé’s planned sale of a stake in its water division has moved into the next phase, with several private equity firms advancing in the bidding process, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Chobani expands Flip range with peanut butter s’mores launch, brings back seasonal favourites
Chobani is expanding its product line-up with the launch of a new Chobani Flip Peanut Butter S’mores yogurt, as the company continues to tap into demand for indulgent, dessert-inspired flavours.
Chobani to invest $567m in US expansion of La Colombe RTD coffee facility
Chobani is investing $567 million to expand its La Colombe ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee facility in Norton Shores, Michigan, as demand for RTD lattes continues to grow.
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