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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Mondelēz invests in UK doughnut start-up Urban Legend, targeting health-conscious consumers
Mondelēz has made an investment through its corporate venture capital arm, SnackFutures Ventures, in Urban Legend.
Bevi appoints Cathy Lewenberg as CEO
Bevi, a US-based company specialising in smart watercoolers, has appointed Cathy Lewenberg as its new chief executive officer.
Boost joins EVA to enhance unattended retail
Boost, an unattended retail solution company based in Zürich, Switzerland, has joined the EVA to strengthen its presence in the sector.
C. Steinweg acquires majority stake in Romani Spa to expand coffee storage operations
C. Steinweg, an international logistics service provider, has announced the acquisition of 75% of the shares of Romani Spa.
Conab forecasts decline in Brazil's 2024 coffee production
The Companhia Nacional de Abastecimento (Conab) has published its third survey on Brazil's coffee harvest for 2024.
Co-op launches 24-hour online grocery delivery in city centres
Co-op has announced the launch of a 24-hour online grocery delivery service in select city centre stores.
Lipton Teas and Infusions CEO Nathalie Roos to step down
Nathalie Roos is stepping down as chief executive officer of Lipton Teas and Infusions for personal reasons.
Nestlé Waters settles legal issues over illegal water practices in France
Nestlé Waters has agreed to pay a €2m fine following a settlement regarding illegal water drilling and treatment practices in France.
Keurig Dr Pepper settles with SEC over misleading recyclability claims for K-Cup pods
KDP has been officially charged by the US SEC for making misleading statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup beverage pods.
Aldi to invest £800m in the UK over the next year
Supermarket giant Aldi has announced plans to invest £800 million over the next year to accelerate its expansion across the UK.
Sainsbury’s acquires ten Homebase stores to convert into supermarkets
Sainsbury’s has acquired ten leasehold stores from HHGL, which trades as Homebase, for conversion into Sainsbury’s supermarkets.
