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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PepsiCo appoints Steve Schmitt as CFO, succeeding Jamie Caulfield
PepsiCo has announced today the appointment of Steve Schmitt as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective 10 November 2025.
SodaStream launches fruit Schorlen-Mix in sustainable SIG Dome carton bottles
SodaStream has entered the fruit Schorlen market with the launch of its new Apple Schorlen-Mix and Grape Schorlen-Mix syrups, which are packaged for the first time in aseptic carton bottles.
Carlsberg Britvic invests £20m in Rugby factory expansion, creating 34 jobs
In a move to bolster production capabilities, Carlsberg Britvic has announced a £20 million investment in a new soft drinks canning line at its Rugby factory.
Diet Coke brings back retro favourites in UK and US for limited time
Diet Coke has relaunched two previous favourite products in the UK and US markets, as the ongoing nostalgia trend continues to drive innovation across the food and beverage industry.
Opinion: How nostalgia and convenience are shaping the milkshake category
Nicola West, head of frozen milkshake brand F’real, shares her perspective on how milkshakes are evolving within the soft drinks market.
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa reportedly cutting 680 jobs amid restructuring efforts
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is reportedly planning to eliminate approximately 680 jobs as part of a restructuring initiative...
Regal Foods acquires soft drinks brand Suncrest
Regal Foods, a global food and beverage group headquartered in the UK, has announced its acquisition of soft drinks brand Suncrest.
Dirtea and Knoops collaborate on functional hot chocolate
Functional mushroom brand Dirtea has partnered with chocolate drinks company Knoops to launch a limited-edition product combining Knoops’ 70% chocolate with Dirtea’s Lion’s Mane mushroom extract.
AriZona Beverages to launch Chocolate Egg Cream Soda
AriZona Beverages, a New York-based beverage company known for its bold flavours, has launched its latest product: Chocolate Egg Cream Soda.
Red Bull, Rauch and Ball Corp to build $1.5bn beverage campus in North Carolina
Red Bull, Rauch North America and Ball Corporation are set to break ground on a $1.5 billion manufacturing and distribution campus at the former Philip Morris site in Concord, North Carolina.
PepsiCo boosts stake in Celsius with $585m deal
Celsius Holdings has deepened its partnership with PepsiCo in a deal that will see the functional energy drink maker take on a wider portfolio and a more prominent strategic role in the US market.
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