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
KDP faces Q3 coffee revenue decline despite growth in US refreshment beverages
KDP has reported an increase in Q3 net sales of 2.3% to $3.89 billion, with a steady performance in US refreshment beverages.
Keurig Dr Pepper to acquire Ghost Lifestyle, expanding energy drink portfolio
KDP has signed a definitive agreed to acquire Ghost Lifestyle and Ghost Beverages, making a move in the fast-growing energy drink sector.
JAB to buy Mondelēz's €2.16bn stake in JDE Peet's, new CEO announced
JAB has agreed to purchase Mondelēz International's 86 million shares in JDE Peet’s for €25.10 per share.
Starbucks acquires UK licensed business partner 23.5 Degrees
Starbucks Coffee is expanding its portfolio of company-operated stores with the acquisition of 23.5 Degrees.
Press Coffee expands footprint with new estate in Panama
US speciality coffee roaster Press Coffee has acquired a coffee estate in Panama.
Creed Foodservice acquired by Kitwave Wholesale Group
UK foodservice provider Creed Foodservice has been acquired by Kitwave Wholesale Group for an undisclosed sum.
C. Steinweg acquires majority stake in Romani Spa to expand coffee storage operations
C. Steinweg, an international logistics service provider, has announced the acquisition of 75% of the shares of Romani Spa.
Culligan expands presence in the Nordic region with BE WTR acquisition
Culligan has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of BE WTR, a provider of premium water solution, in the Nordic region.
GrubMarket acquires FreshGoGo to expand footprint in online grocery sector
GrubMarket has acquired of FreshGoGo, an online platform specialising in Asian grocery and speciality foods in North America.
Sainsbury’s acquires ten Homebase stores to convert into supermarkets
Sainsbury’s has acquired ten leasehold stores from HHGL, which trades as Homebase, for conversion into Sainsbury’s supermarkets.
Couche-Tard to acquire GetGo convenience stores from Giant Eagle
Alimentation Couche-Tard, a Canadian operator of convenience stores, has announced an agreement to acquire GetGo Café + Market.
