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
Almarai signs agreement to acquire Pure Beverages in $277m deal
Saudi Arabian F&B group Almarai Company has signed an agreement to acquire water company Pure Beverages Industry Company in a deal valued at SAR 1.04 bn (approx. $277m).
Krispy Kreme completes sale of Insomnia Cookies stake
Krispy Kreme has finalised the sale of its remaining ownership stake in Insomnia Cookies, a move that underscores the company's...
Refresco to acquire Norwegian beverage manufacturer Telemark Kildevann
Refresco has announced an agreement to acquire Telemark Kildevann Holding (TKV), a Norwegian producer of soft drinks and bottled water.
Five Star purchases select operations from Premium Solutions
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has expanded its service footprint in Central Tennessee and South-Central Kentucky through the acquisition of key operations from Premium Solutions.
PepsiCo finalises nearly $2bn deal to acquire Poppi
PepsiCo has completed its acquisition of functional soda brand Poppi in a deal valued at $1.95 billion, including $300 million in anticipated tax benefits.
CookUnity expands workplace meal access with acquisition of smart fridge company Fraîche
CookUnity, a chef-powered meal delivery platform, has acquired Fraîche, a smart fridge start-up that places healthy, chef-prepared food in offices across New York City.
JDE Peet’s sells Turkish tea unit, halts L’or barista rollout in US
JDE Peet’s has sold its tea business in Turkey to Efor Holding for an undisclosed sum. The company has also decided to discontinue the planned rollout of its L’or Barista coffee machines in the US.
Castillo Hermanos to acquire Harvest Hill Beverage Company
The deal marks a strategic move for Castillo Hermanos as it seeks to bolster its US operations and leverage Harvest Hill’s brand portfolio.
Nayax acquires Inepro Pay to strengthen Benelux operations
Nayax has acquired Inepro Pay, a Netherlands-based payment service provider, for an undisclosed sum.
Agthia acquires bottled water business Riviere
UAE-based food and beverage company, Agthia Group, has acquired a 100% stake in bottled water business Riviere.
PE firms consider €5bn bid for Nestlé water business
Private equity (PE) firms PAI Partners and Bain Capital are reportedly among buyout firms considering bids for Nestlé's water business.
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