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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Mergers & Acquisitions
PepsiCo to acquire prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95bn
PepsiCo has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Poppi, a rapidly growing prebiotic soda brand, for approximately $1.95 billion.
Five Star expands reach with Wilmore Snack Sales acquisition
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired the Canteen Vending Services franchise of Wilmore Snack Sales.
Nayax acquires Brazilian telemetry provider UPPay for $5.3m
Nayax has acquired UPPay, a Brazilian telemetry provider for self-service coffee machines, for BRL 32.75 million (approx. $5.3 million).
Prosus to acquire Just Eat in €4.3bn deal
Prosus, a global investment group, has reached a conditional agreement to acquire Just Eat Takeaway in an all-cash deal valued at €4.3bn.
Everton acquires Eastern Tea to strengthen North American presence
Everton, an Italy-based tea and infusions company, has acquired Eastern Tea, a US tea producer and distributor.
Five Star boosts Ohio footprint with KBS Vending acquisition
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has announced the acquisition of KBS Vending for an undisclosed sum.
CCPC greenlights Coca-Cola HBC's acquisition of BDS Vending Solutions
CCPC has approved Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland's acquisition of BDS Vending Solutions.
Artigiano acquires organic coffee roaster Salt Spring Coffee
Artigiano has announced the acquisition of Salt Spring Coffee, a pioneer in organic and fair-trade coffee roasting.
Husky Intelligent Fridges acquires Selfly Store from Stora Enso
Husky Intelligent Fridges, an European provider of connected commercial refrigeration, has announced the acquisition of Selfly Store.
TreeHouse Foods completes acquisition of Harris Tea for $205m
TreeHouse Foods has now finalised its acquisition of Harris Tea for approximately $205 million.
Bosqar invests €100m in bakery-café business Mlinar
Croatian investment firm Bosqar has acquired a 67% stake in the bakery-café chain Mlinar for €100 million.
