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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Exchange For Change appoints recycling partners ahead of UK DRS launch
Exchange for Change has appointed five waste management and recycling companies to provide logistics for DRS, ahead of its launch in October 2027.
Capri-Sun CEO Roland Weening steps down
Roland Weening has stepped down as chief executive of juice drink maker Capri-Sun Group, ending more than a decade with the company.
Coca-Cola appoints Rob Gehring as North America president
The Coca-Cola Company has appointed Rob Gehring as president of its North America operating unit, effective 1 December 2026.
Coca-Cola to invest $10bn into US operations by 2030
The Coca-Cola Company has committed to investing $10 billion into its US infrastructure from 2026 through 2030.
Emmi expands chilled coffee range with new Vanilla variant
Emmi Caffé Latte has added a Vanilla variant to its ready-to-drink coffee portfolio.
Global water drinks leaders head to Barcelona
With a market value fast approaching $500 billion, business leaders will be looking to build future growth at the 23rd annual Global Water Drinks Congress on 3-5 November in Barcelona.
Olipop launches limited-edition Caramel Apple prebiotic soda
Prebiotic soda brand Olipop has launched a limited-edition Caramel Apple flavour.
Flrt debuts first new flavour with green apple energy drink
Flrt has expanded its zero-sugar energy drink range with the launch of Apple Bottoms Up, its first new flavour since the brand debuted earlier this year.
Olipop appoints former Electrolit CEO Christian Patiño Webb as chief executive
Olipop has appointed former Electrolit CEO Christian Patiño Webb as its new chief executive officer, as the functional soda brand strengthens its leadership team to support its next phase of growth.
New packaging rules come into effect across the EU: F&B industry reacts
From today (12 August 2026), new measures under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation apply across the European Union, aiming to promote a circular economy and strengthen the Single Market for packaging.
Carlsberg to become PepsiCo bottler in Azerbaijan
Carlsberg Group is expanding its long-standing partnership with PepsiCo, taking on production, sales and distribution of PepsiCo’s soft drinks portfolio in Azerbaijan from 1 January 2027.
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