Five Star Breaktime Solutions has completed the acquisition of Savannah Healthy Vending, expanding its operations and customer base in Georgia, US.

Here’s a look back at the news that defined the year.

Coca-Cola’s plans to sell Costa Coffee are at risk of being abandoned, according to the Financial Times, as negotiations with private equity firm TDR Capital encounter difficulties over valuation.

Mars has finalised its acquisition of Kellanova, consolidating two iconic businesses and positioning Mars Snacking as a formidable force in the market.

PayRange, a mobile-first commerce platform for unattended retail, has acquired KioSoft Technologies, a global provider of cashless payment and IoT solutions, for an undisclosed sum.

US luxury candy brand Sugarfina has acquired Caffe Luxxe, a Los Angeles-based coffee roaster and café chain, through a 100% stock merger.

Nestlé is reportedly exploring the sale of its premium coffee chain, Blue Bottle Coffee, as part of a broader strategic review initiated by new CEO Philipp Navratil.

In a move to streamline its portfolio, Unilever has announced the sale of its healthier snacking brand, Graze, to Katjes International, the parent company of the popular candy brand Candy Kittens.

Toronto-based private equity firm Clearstone Capital has acquired Brüst Beverages, a Canadian producer of ready-to-drink protein coffee.

Starbucks Coffee Company has entered an agreement with alternative investment firm Boyu Capital to form a joint venture that will operate the company’s retail business in China.

Private equity firm Boyu Capital has reportedly emerged as the leading contender to acquire a controlling stake in Starbucks’ China business, according to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter.

US coffee and tea roaster FreshBrew has acquired White Coffee Corp’s branded and licensed division, which includes a large portfolio of licensed bagged coffee and K-Cup products.