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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Pladis expands rainwater harvesting to cut water use at UK logistics site
Pladis has expanded its rainwater harvesting technology at its Ashby-de-la-Zouch logistics site in Leicestershire.
StoneX to acquire Colombian coffee trader Integra Trading
StoneX Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Colombian coffee trader, exporter and processor Integra Trading, expanding its coffee sourcing and processing operations in the country.
Exchange For Change appoints recycling partners ahead of UK DRS launch
Exchange for Change has appointed five waste management and recycling companies to provide logistics for DRS, ahead of its launch in October 2027.
Capri-Sun CEO Roland Weening steps down
Roland Weening has stepped down as chief executive of juice drink maker Capri-Sun Group, ending more than a decade with the company.
Reborn Coffee partners with Visvita to expand franchise supply chain and launch RTD drinks
Reborn Coffee has entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding with beverage and distribution company Visvita
PizzaExpress explores potential £500m sale – Financial Times
PizzaExpress is exploring a potential sale that could value the UK restaurant group at up to £500 million, according to reporting by the Financial Times.
Starbucks weighs majority stake sale in Japan business at potential $3bn valuation – Reuters
According to Reuters, Starbucks is considering selling a majority stake in its Japan business.
Coca-Cola to invest $10bn into US operations by 2030
The Coca-Cola Company has committed to investing $10 billion into its US infrastructure from 2026 through 2030.
Abu Dhabi invests in China's Luckin Coffee
Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala is investing in Luckin Coffee as part of a transaction valued at around $1 billion.
Paulig to establish dedicated coffee business area in major restructure
Paulig is planning to restructure its operations into three business areas as part of efforts to strengthen competitiveness, support growth and improve profitability, with up to 55 redundancies expected globally.
Nestlé to expand Nescafé Dolce Gusto production in Germany with 50 new jobs
Nestlé is set to increase production capacity at its Nescafé Dolce Gusto plant in Schwerin, Germany, as the facility takes on additional manufacturing responsibilities within the group’s production network.
Keurig Dr Pepper to sell Chobani stake and facility for $925 million, Chobani unveils $1.2bn investment in site
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has agreed to sell its full equity stake in Chobani back to the company for $800 million, as well as its manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania for approximately $125 million.
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