Craig Barker announced as new Ferrero UK&I managing director

Ferrero UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Craig Barker as its new regional managing director.

April 2025: Key updates from the vending, coffee and water sectors

Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.

Nestlé announces investment to expand coffee factory in Vietnam

Nestlé Vietnam has announced an investment of nearly VND 1,900 billion (approx. $73 million) to expand its Tri An coffee processing factory in Dong Nai province.

Minor Figures enters functional oat beverage category with new launch

Minor Figures, a notable player in the plant-based beverage sector, has launched Hyper Oat, a new range of oat drinks aimed at redefining consumer expectations within the functional beverage market.

Milo’s Tea opens $200m facility in South Carolina, creates hundreds of jobs

Milo’s Tea Company has opened its new $200 million manufacturing and distribution facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Nescafé launches new range of espresso concentrate

Nescafé has entered the premium iced coffee space with its new Espresso Concentrated – a liquid coffee designed to create barista-style iced drinks at home.

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and DFW Airport roll out smart recycling bins

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) have installed four AI-powered recycling bins to improve waste management and sustainability at the airport.

Jordan’s Skinny Mixes expands lemonade and teas line with new flavours

Jordan’s Skinny Mixes has expanded its lemonade and teas concentrates collection with two new flavours: sugar-free watermelon lemonade and sugar-free peach tea.