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

CEO

Nestlé USA appoints Martin Thompson as CEO and US market head
Nestlé USA has appointed Martin Thompson as the company's chief executive officer and US market head, effective 1 January 2025.

Subway’s global CEO to retire, Carrie Walsh steps in as interim CEO
Subway has announced that John Chidsey, the company’s global CEO, will retire at the end of 2024 after five years of leadership.

Typhoo appoints former Burts Snacks chief as new CEO
UK tea brand Typhoo has appointed former Burts Snacks chief executive, Dave McNulty, as its new CEO.

Starbucks suspends guidance for FY2025 amid sales slump, CEO calls for major changes
Starbucks has halted its financial guidance after releasing results that revealed a decline in revenue and a drop in quarterly earnings.

JAB to buy Mondelēz's €2.16bn stake in JDE Peet's, new CEO announced
JAB has agreed to purchase Mondelēz International's 86 million shares in JDE Peet’s for €25.10 per share.

Bevi appoints Cathy Lewenberg as CEO
Bevi, a US-based company specialising in smart watercoolers, has appointed Cathy Lewenberg as its new chief executive officer.

Lipton Teas and Infusions CEO Nathalie Roos to step down
Nathalie Roos is stepping down as chief executive officer of Lipton Teas and Infusions for personal reasons.

Espresso House appoints former McDonald’s executive Thomas Kelly as group CEO
Nordic coffeehouse chain Espresso House has appointed Thomas Kelly as its new group chief executive officer, effective from September.

Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider steps down, Laurent Freixe to take the helm
Nestlé has announced a major leadership transition, with CEO Mark Schneider stepping down after eight years in the role.
- Page 1

