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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Popeyes announces plans for 300 new restaurants in Mexico over next decade
Popeyes has announced plans to expand its presence in Mexico with over 300 new restaurants across the Northwest, West, Central and Southeast regions over the next decade.
Red Bull, Rauch and Ball Corp to build $1.5bn beverage campus in North Carolina
Red Bull, Rauch North America and Ball Corporation are set to break ground on a $1.5 billion manufacturing and distribution campus at the former Philip Morris site in Concord, North Carolina.
Vox AI secures $8.7m seed funding to expand autonomous voice tech for QSRs
Vox AI, a conversational voice AI platform designed for drive-thru and operational automation in quick-service restaurants (QSRs), has raised $8.7 million in seed funding.
Chick-fil-A to open first UK and Singapore restaurants as part of $175m global expansion
Chick-fil-A will open its first permanent restaurants in the UK and Singapore later this year, marking the start of a combined $175 million investment in the two markets over the next decade.
Nestlé launches first coffee concentrate production line in Asia at Malaysia facility
Nestlé has expanded its manufacturing capabilities in Malaysia with the addition of a new coffee concentrate production line at its Sri Muda factory, marking the company’s first such line in Asia.
Coca-Cola FEMSA invests more than $110m into Mogi das Cruzes facility in São Paulo, Brazil
Coca-Cola FEMSA is investing more than BRL 600 million (approx. $110 million) into its production plant in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil.
Vintage Coffee to raise $25.1m for freeze-dried coffee expansion
Vintage Coffee and Beverages Limited (VCBL) has announced plans to raise INR 215.76 crore (approx. $25.1 million) through a preferential issue of equity shares and convertible warrants.
Belgian start-up Koppie secures funding to launch fermented coffee alternative
Belgian foodtech start-up Koppie has raised pre-seed funding to develop a new coffee alternative made from fermented and roasted pulses.
Boost raises €16m in Series B to expand unattended retail tech globally
Boost has secured €16 million in Series B funding to support its international expansion and product development in the unattended retail sector.
Popeyes UK secures £43m to support expansion
Popeyes UK has secured £43 million in new financing to support its ongoing expansion plans across the country.
Wellness Holding invests in premium water brand Acqua Filette
Wellness Holding, the investment company of the Alessandri family – founders of fitness equipment brand Technogym – has invested in Italian premium mineral water producer Acqua Filette.
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