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 invests £28m in Dalston factory to expand frothy coffee production
Nestlé is investing £28 million in its Dalston factory in Cumbria to upgrade production of Nescafé Frothy Coffee and modernise the site’s operations.
Primo Brands breaks ground on new Mountain Valley Spring Water facility in Arkansas
Primo Brands Corporation has broken ground on a new production facility in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to expand capacity for its premium bottled water brand, The Mountain Valley.
Radnor Hills invests £5m in new Tetra Pak line to boost production capacity
Welsh soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills has completed a £5 million investment at its Knighton, Powys site, installing the UK’s first Tetra Pak speed portion pack line with the latest technology upgrade.
Brownes Dairy expands into the UK with Hunt and Brew cold brew facility
Cold brew coffee brand Hunt and Brew, owned by Brownes Dairy, has become the first Australian dairy company to set up manufacturing operations in the UK.
EU proposes ‘simplifications’ to EUDR, December 2025 deadline to go ahead for ‘large and medium’ companies
The European Commission has proposed ‘targeted simplifications’ that aim to ensure the smooth implementation of the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
PepsiCo inaugurates new canning line in Romania following $8.5m investment
PepsiCo has inaugurated a new beverage canning line at its Dragomirești-Deal plant in Ilfov County, Romania, following an $8.5 million investment.
Suntory Beverage & Food France to close La Courneuve facility
This decision is part of a broader plan that includes an investment of over €170 million by 2030 to adapt to market dynamics and address rising production costs.
Carlsberg Britvic invests £20m in Rugby factory expansion, creating 34 jobs
In a move to bolster production capabilities, Carlsberg Britvic has announced a £20 million investment in a new soft drinks canning line at its Rugby factory.
Kerry Group to open first Pennsylvania coffee plant in Lehigh Valley
Kerry Group is set to open its first Pennsylvania manufacturing facility in Hanover Township, Northampton County.
IDS Borjomi opens $120m water bottling plant in Georgia
IDS Borjomi Georgia, the country's premier mineral water producer, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art bottling facility in Kvibisi, marking a significant milestone in the Georgian beverage industry.
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa reportedly cutting 680 jobs amid restructuring efforts
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is reportedly planning to eliminate approximately 680 jobs as part of a restructuring initiative...
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