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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Exchange for Change appoints senior leadership team ahead of UK DRS launch
Exchange for Change has appointed five senior leaders to its executive team as it prepares for the launch of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland in October 2027.
Prime Drink Group appoints Germain Turpin as interim CEO
Prime Drink Group has appointed Germain Turpin as interim president and chief executive officer.
Popeyes UK to launch first Irish restaurant in Dublin
Popeyes UK has secured a master franchise development agreement to operate the Popeyes brand in the Republic of Ireland, with the first site scheduled to open at Blanchardstown Centre in Dublin this spring.
Suntory invests £25m in Coleford, UK line to lift Lucozade and Ribena capacity
Suntory Beverage & Food Great Britain & Ireland will invest £25 million in a new high-speed production line at its Coleford factory.
Keurig Dr Pepper updates financing plan for JDE Peet’s acquisition
Keurig Dr Pepper has announced updated financing plans and transaction timelines for its acquisition of JDE Peet’s and its separation into two independent companies.
Primo Brands launches solar array at Maine bottling facility
Primo Brands has energised a 13-megawatt DC on-site solar project at its Poland Spring bottling facility in Hollis, Maine, in partnership with Onyx Renewables and PowerFlex.
Former Nestlé executive Caesar Pereira named CFO of Community Coffee Company
Community Coffee Company, a US-based retail coffee brand, has named Caesar Pereira as its new chief financial officer, effective 23 February 2026.
Just Ice Tea raises $9m Series B to support retail expansion and new flavours
Just Ice Tea has raised $9 million in Series B financing to accelerate national retail growth and product innovation, including the launch of Watermelon Lime White Tea and Peach White Tea.
Keurig Dr Pepper appoints new board members as JDE Peet’s acquisition nears completion
Keurig Dr Pepper has appointed two new independent directors and unveiled governance changes as it moves closer to completing its acquisition of JDE Peet’s and prepares to separate into two standalone businesses.
Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires AM Coffee Services
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired refreshment services operator AM Coffee Services, expanding its coffee service operations in Shreveport, Louisiana, and supporting regional growth.
Refresco to acquire SunOpta in $6.50 per share deal
Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SunOpta in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.50 per share.
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