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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Start-up spotlight: Early Bees Coffee
In this instalment of Start-up spotlight, we speak to Early Bees Coffee – a nature-inspired, bee-themed speciality coffee brand based in London. The company's co-founder, Tarik Gunturk, tell us more.
Tango adds strawberry flavour to permanent soft drinks range
Tango is expanding its permanent soft drinks range with the launch of Tango Strawberry, following growth in demand for strawberry-flavoured carbonates.
Crispy Green expands operations to support growth across retail and vending channels
Crispy Green has expanded its operations in Fairfield, New Jersey, as the freeze-dried fruit snack company looks to support growing demand across supermarket, e-commerce, foodservice and vending channels.
Celebrating innovation: Cartisan coffee carts
Co-founder of NSP Cases, Rob Sampson, shares the vision of transforming how coffee is served in today’s evolving retail and hospitality landscape.
Yum Brands to sell Pizza Hut in $2.7bn deal
Yum Brands has entered into definitive agreements to sell Pizza Hut for an aggregate $2.7 billion, subject to certain purchase price adjustments.
Knoops unveils frozen hot chocolate range
British chocolate drinks chain Knoops is expanding its cold beverage offering with the launch of what it describes as the UK's first dedicated frozen hot chocolate range.
Royal Cup secures $192m financing to acquire Farmer Brothers
Royal Cup Coffee and Tea has secured a $192 million senior secured credit facility to support its acquisition of Farmer Brothers Coffee and provide working capital for the combined business.
Starbucks to incur $400m restructuring hit as it cuts corporate roles and closes offices
Starbucks is set to incur approximately $400 million in restructuring charges as part of its ongoing ‘Back to Starbucks’ turnaround strategy, with the company also confirming a new round of corporate layoffs and office closures in the US.
Starbucks posts Q2 sales growth as turnaround plan lifts transactions
Starbucks reported a rise in second-quarter sales and earnings, driven by higher customer traffic and early gains from its turnaround strategy, even as margins faced pressure in North America.
Tenzo secures $5m Series A extension to scale hospitality analytics platform
Tenzo, a real-time data and analytics platform for hospitality operators, has secured a $5 million first close of its Series A extension round, led by Edge VC.
Joe & the Juice introduces collagen matcha developed with TV presenter Maya Jama
Joe & the Juice has partnered with Maya Jama to launch a limited-edition collagen-infused matcha drink in the UK, as the brand looks to tap into growing demand for functional beverages and flavour innovation.
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