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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365 Retail Markets rolls out unified payment feature for modular smart stores
US-based unattended retail technology provider 365 Retail Markets has introduced a new payment capability, VisionLink, for its Vision Smart Stores, designed to consolidate transactions across multiple units into a single purchase.
Coca-Cola targets water security in Tanzania with $1.94m investment
The Coca-Cola system in Tanzania is investing $1.94 million to support the restoration of the Ruvu Basin, a key water source for Dar es Salaam and surrounding regions.
Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages first to certify all sites to AWS standard
Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages has become the first food and beverage company to certify 100% of its bottling sites to the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard.
Hershey unifies operations under new 'ONE' model, updates leadership team
The Hershey Company has launched a unified US commercial operating model, bringing its sweet, salty and protein portfolios together under a single structure branded ‘ONE Hershey’.
Löfbergs CEO Anders Fredriksson steps down
Swedish coffee roaster Löfbergs has announced that its CEO, Anders Fredriksson, will step down in September.
Ali Group completes acquisition of US coffee brewer brand Bunn
Ali Group has completed the acquisition of Bunn Commercial, formerly known as Bunn-O-Matic Corporation, for an undisclosed sum.
Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA promotes Matthew Smith to president
Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA has promoted Matthew Smith to president, effective immediately.
PepsiCo invests £3.6m in rooftop solar at UK site
PepsiCo UK is investing £3.6 million to install a rooftop solar power system at its Southern Region Distribution Centre (SRDC) in Leicester, UK.
Lifedrink to acquire vending machine and bottling businesses
Japan’s Lifedrink Company has announced plans to acquire two beverage-related businesses as part of a strategy to expand its sales channels.
Centurium in talks to acquire Nestlé’s Blue Bottle Coffee
Bloomberg has reported that Centurium Capital Partners is in advanced talks to acquire Nestlé’s Blue Bottle Coffee, citing people familiar with the matter.
Royal Cup to acquire Farmer Brothers in all-cash deal
Royal Cup Coffee and Tea has agreed to acquire US coffee roaster and distributor Farmer Brothers Coffee in an all-cash transaction that will combine two long-standing players in the US coffee and tea market.
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