UNESDA appoints PepsiCo executive Natalia Filipposyants as president

UNESDA has appointed Natalia Filipposyants, senior vice president and general manager for Europe at PepsiCo International Beverages, as president of the European soft drinks trade association.

Tomra installs Germany’s first automated return machines for reusable cups at Freiburg station

Two automated return machines from Tomra Reuse have been installed at Freiburg Central Station, marking the first integration of automated return technology into an existing urban reusable packaging system in Germany.

Radnor Hills enters snacking market through new Canny Snacks venture

Canny Snacks has secured the sales, marketing and distribution rights for British snack brand Burts Snacks as part of a move to expand into the snacking sector.

Exchange For Change confirms DRS return handling fees for retailers

Exchange For Change has today confirmed the fees to be paid to return point operators under the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, ahead of its launch in October 2027.

Ryl Tea secures $20m Series C as ‘modern tea’ category gains momentum

The Ryl Company, maker of the rapidly growing ready-to-drink iced tea brand Ryl Tea, has closed a $20 million Series C growth equity financing round.

Mistral Constructeur launches updated Evopure water cooler after 20 years

French water cooler manufacturer Mistral Constructeur has unveiled a redesigned version of its flagship Evopure commercial water cooler, marking 20 years since the original model was first introduced.

Royal Cup secures $192m financing to acquire Farmer Brothers

Royal Cup Coffee and Tea has secured a $192 million senior secured credit facility to support its acquisition of Farmer Brothers Coffee and provide working capital for the combined business.

Interview: Nektium’s Elena García on the future of functional coffee

Refreshment spoke with Elena García, scientific product and communication manager at Nektium, about the company's Rhodiolife ingredient, the opportunities for adaptogens in coffee and where the functional coffee category is headed next.