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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Coffee & tea

Mergers & Acquisitions
KDP secures controlling stake in JDE Peet’s, appoints Rafael Oliveira to lead coffee spin-off
Keurig Dr Pepper has acquired a 96.22% stake in JDE Peet’s, marking a transformative step in its strategy to build a scaled, global coffee platform while preparing to split its business into two standalone public companies.
Constellation Brands to take full ownership of non-alcoholic brand HopWtr
Constellation Brands has agreed to acquire the remaining stake in non-alcoholic beverage brand HopWr for an undisclosed sum.
Nestlé advances water unit stake sale as private equity bidders progress – FT reports
Nestlé’s planned sale of a stake in its water division has moved into the next phase, with several private equity firms advancing in the bidding process, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Danone acquires plant-based functional nutrition brand Huel
Danone has entered into an agreement to acquire UK plant-based meal solutions brand Huel for an undisclosed amount.
Ali Group completes acquisition of US coffee brewer brand Bunn
Ali Group has completed the acquisition of Bunn Commercial, formerly known as Bunn-O-Matic Corporation, for an undisclosed sum.
Centurium in talks to acquire Nestlé’s Blue Bottle Coffee
Bloomberg has reported that Centurium Capital Partners is in advanced talks to acquire Nestlé’s Blue Bottle Coffee, citing people familiar with the matter.
Royal Cup to acquire Farmer Brothers in all-cash deal
Royal Cup Coffee and Tea has agreed to acquire US coffee roaster and distributor Farmer Brothers Coffee in an all-cash transaction that will combine two long-standing players in the US coffee and tea market.
Keurig Dr Pepper updates financing plan for JDE Peet’s acquisition
Keurig Dr Pepper has announced updated financing plans and transaction timelines for its acquisition of JDE Peet’s and its separation into two independent companies.
Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires AM Coffee Services
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired refreshment services operator AM Coffee Services, expanding its coffee service operations in Shreveport, Louisiana, and supporting regional growth.
Refresco to acquire SunOpta in $6.50 per share deal
Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SunOpta in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.50 per share.
Coca-Cola to retain full ownership of Costa Coffee
Coca-Cola has confirmed it will retain full ownership of Costa Coffee, following months of speculation over a potential divestment of the UK-based café chain.
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