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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Coffee & tea

funding

Popeyes UK secures £43m to support expansion
Popeyes UK has secured £43 million in new financing to support its ongoing expansion plans across the country.

KFC to invest £1.5bn in UK&I expansion, creates 7,000 jobs
KFC UK & Ireland has announced a £1.49 billion investment plan over the next five years, aimed at expanding its presence and creating more than 7,000 new jobs across the UK and Ireland.

OFI expands soluble coffee production with new facility in Brazil
Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) has inaugurated a new soluble coffee facility in Linhares, Espírito Santo, marking a notable expansion in its manufacturing capabilities.

Flash Coffee raises $3m to expand across Indonesia
Indonesia-based coffee chain Flash Coffee has secured an additional $3 million in funding to support its national expansion.

Harry Brompton’s secures £2m investment to fuel UK and international expansion
Premium British iced tea brand Harry Brompton’s has secured £2 million in growth capital from private investment office Traditum, fuelling its expansion across the UK and international markets.

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.

Chinese tea firm Chagee to raise $400m in US IPO - Financial Times
Chinese tea chain Chagee is pressing ahead with plans to raise nearly $400 million in a US initial public offering this week, according to the Financial Times.

The Ryl Company secures $15m in Series B funding to accelerate expansion and innovation
The Ryl Company, owner of functional iced tea brand Ryl Tea, has secured $15m in Series B funding to fuel its innovation and expansion across the US.

Hi Auto raises $15m to expand AI drive-through tech for fast food chains
Israeli AI-powered voice tech start-up Hi Auto has raised $15 million in Series A funding round to accelerate the rollout of its automated drive-thru ordering system for quick-service restaurants (QSRs).
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