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.
Research
Coffee & tea

16 October 2025
Liquid Death appoints Ricky Khetarpaul as CFO to drive growth in beverage sector
Liquid Death has announced the appointment of Ricky Khetarpaul as chief financial officer.
16 October 2025
Nestlé announces $3.7bn cost-cutting strategy and 16,000 job cuts
Nestlé is set to reduce its workforce by 16,000 positions, representing approximately 6% of its global staff, as new CEO Philipp Navratil accelerates a strategic turnaround for the Swiss food giant.
16 October 2025
Selecta appoints Venkie Shantaram as new CEO
Swiss self-serve retail company Selecta Group has appointed Venkie Shantaram as its new chief executive officer, following a leadership transition period led by Michael Rauch.
15 October 2025
Starboard Value takes stake in Keurig Dr Pepper amid JDE Peet's acquisition
Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a stake in Keurig Dr Pepper, coinciding with the company's announcement of its plan to acquire European coffee maker JDE Peet's for approx. $18 billion.
15 October 2025
Nuova Simonelli launches new Appia espresso machine
Nuova Simonelli has launched Appia Viva, the newest version of its long-running Appia espresso machine range.
15 October 2025
Cropster acquires South Korea’s Firescope to expand reach in Asian coffee market
Coffee technology company Cropster has acquired Firescope, a South Korean developer of roasting software, strengthening its presence in the Asian speciality coffee market.
15 October 2025
2025 Global Water Drinks Congress to improve hydration
Details of FoodBev Events' 22nd annual Global Water Drinks Congress have been announced, with the theme ‘Improving Hydration’.
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