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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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...
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.
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.
Westrock Coffee expands US manufacturing with new facility in Arkansas
Westrock Coffee Company is opening a new 525,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Conway, Arkansas.
Danone opens new $65m production line at Florida facility to boost creamer and coffee production
Danone North America celebrated the opening of a new $65m production line at its manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Florida, on 17 June 2025.
PepsiCo ends production at California Frito-Lay plant after 50 years
PepsiCo has ceased manufacturing operations at its Frito-Lay processing plant in Rancho Cucamonga, Southern California, ending five decades of production at the site.
May 2025: Key updates from the vending, coffee and water sectors
Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.
Coca-Cola Consolidated invests $90m into new US facility in Columbus, Ohio
Coca-Cola Consolidated has announced a $90m investment into a new, 400-square-foot distribution and warehouse facility in Columbus, Ohio, US.
Nestlé strengthens R&D with new biotechnology and deep tech initiatives
Nestlé has announced a strategic overhaul of its R&D operations, focusing on enhancing its capabilities in biotechnology and establishing a pioneering centre for deep tech.
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