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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Coca-Cola abandons Costa Coffee sale - Financial Times
According to reports, Coca-Cola has halted its plans to sell Costa Coffee, the UK-based coffee chain that it acquired for $5.1 billion back in 2018.
ChariTea expands Waitrose distribution as foundation funding reaches £11m
ChariTea has expanded its UK retail presence with a nationwide listing in Waitrose, as the Lemonaid & ChariTea Foundation reports it has raised £11 million for social projects.
Cizzle Brands acquires Flow Water in $60.63m deal
Cizzle Brands has acquired 100% of Flow Water from RI Flow Sub in a transaction valued at approximately CAD 83.75 million (approx. $60.63 million), subject to customary post-closing adjustments.
Compass Coffee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans business restructure
Compass Coffee has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it restructures parts of its business to address lower foot traffic and rising costs in Washington, DC.
Unilever to sell Indonesian tea business for $89m
Unilever Indonesia has agreed to divest its tea business in Indonesia, including the SariWangi brand, to Savoria Kreasi Rasa, a subsidiary of Djarum Group.
Fiddleheads Coffee joins FairWave as it plans long-term future
Fiddleheads Coffee has joined the FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective as it looks to secure its long-term future while maintaining its local roots.
Five Star Breaktime Solutions Acquires Savannah Healthy Vending
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has completed the acquisition of Savannah Healthy Vending, expanding its operations and customer base in Georgia, US.
Nespresso names new North America CEO amid Nestlé leadership changes – Bloomberg
Nespresso has appointed Jean-Christophe Jaunin as its new chief executive officer for North America, according to Bloomberg.
Grind expands into UK rail network with Waterloo opening
UK-based coffee brand Grind has opened a new café at Waterloo station in London, one of the UK’s busiest commuter hubs.
Coca-Cola’s proposed Costa Coffee sale faces uncertainty as talks with TDR Capital falter – FT
Coca-Cola’s plans to sell Costa Coffee are at risk of being abandoned, according to the Financial Times, as negotiations with private equity firm TDR Capital encounter difficulties over valuation.
PayRange acquires KioSoft to expand cashless solutions for unattended retail
PayRange, a mobile-first commerce platform for unattended retail, has acquired KioSoft Technologies, a global provider of cashless payment and IoT solutions, for an undisclosed sum.
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