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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Nestlé faces investor backlash as turmoil continues at the top
Nestlé is under increasing pressure from investors following the abrupt dismissal of CEO Laurent Freixe, marking the second executive departure in just over a year.
AeriTek acquires refrigeration manufacturer Due North
AeriTek Global Holdings, a portfolio company of private equity firm Mill Point Capital, has acquired Minus Forty QBD (operating as Due North), a Canadian-based manufacturer of commercial refrigeration solutions.
Flow Beverage hands over business to lenders in restructuring
Flow Beverage Corp has announced plans to transfer ownership of its business to its lenders through a court-supervised foreclosure process, as the Canadian water company works to address liquidity challenges.
Chipotle pilots drone delivery service in Dallas with Zipline
Chipotle Mexican Grill has teamed up with autonomous delivery company Zipline to test a new drone-based delivery service in the greater Dallas area.
Finsbury Food Group expands portfolio with acquisition of Lola ’s Cupcakes
Finsbury Food Group has acquired a 70% stake in Lola’s Cupcakes, a UK-based player in the premium cupcake and celebration cake sector.
McDonald’s and DoorDash launch web-based delivery ordering in US
McDonald’s USA has expanded its digital delivery options through a new partnership with DoorDash, allowing customers to order McDelivery directly from the company’s website without needing an app, login or account.
European Commission approves Prosus’ €4.1bn Just Eat takeover
The European Commission has cleared Prosus’ €4.1 billion acquisition of Just Eat Takeaway, a deal set to establish the world’s fourth largest food delivery group.
Nearly 500,000 plastic bottles removed as Brita and LTA promote refill-first model
Brita and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) have eliminated 481,000 single-use plastic bottles from UK tennis events over the past two years.
Givaudan innovates tea experience through influencer collaboration
Givaudan has announced an innovative approach to tea development through its 'Tea Time' programme, which integrates insights from European social media influencers.
Kirk Tanner appointed CEO of The Hershey Company as Michele Buck retires
The Hershey Company has announced the appointment of Kirk Tanner as president and chief executive officer, effective 18 August 2025.
Louis Dreyfus expands coffee facility in Brazil, doubling processing capacity
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has completed an expansion of its coffee processing facility in Varginha, Minas Gerais, significantly boosting the site’s storage and processing capabilities.
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