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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Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola HBC’s CCBA acquisition cleared by South African competition regulator
The South African Competition Commission has recommended approval of Coca-Cola HBC AG’s proposed acquisition of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA).

Jennifer Mann to step down as Coca-Cola North America president
The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Jennifer Mann will step down as executive vice president and president of its North America Operating Unit, effective 1 August.

Coca-Cola system to invest $1bn in South Africa by 2030
The Coca-Cola system in South Africa plans to invest ZAR 17.6 billion (approx. $1 billion) in the country by 2030.

Coca-Cola targets water security in Tanzania with $1.94m investment
The Coca-Cola system in Tanzania is investing $1.94 million to support the restoration of the Ruvu Basin, a key water source for Dar es Salaam and surrounding regions.

Coca-Cola to retain full ownership of Costa Coffee
Coca-Cola has confirmed it will retain full ownership of Costa Coffee, following months of speculation over a potential divestment of the UK-based café chain.

Coca-Cola to discontinue Minute Maid frozen range in US and Canada - Reuters
Coca-Cola will discontinue its frozen product portfolio, including the Minute Maid frozen line, across the US and Canada as it responds to changing consumer preferences, according to Reuters.

Coca-Cola bets on nostalgia and zero-sugar growth with expanded cherry-flavoured range
Coca-Cola will expand its cherry-flavoured soft drinks portfolio in North America, launching a new Cherry Float variant and reintroducing Diet Coke Cherry nationwide.

Coca-Cola reshapes leadership, creates chief digital role to speed tech adoption
Coca-Cola has revealed a sweeping overhaul of its operational leadership, including the creation of a new chief digital officer role, as the soft drinks giant moves to accelerate technology adoption and sharpen execution across fast-growing emerging markets.

Coca-Cola abandons Costa Coffee sale - Financial Times
According to reports, Coca-Cola has halted its plans to sell Costa Coffee, the UK-based coffee chain that it acquired for $5.1 billion back in 2018.
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