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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PepsiCo

Hershey appoints former PepsiCo executive Heather Hoytink as president of US market
The Hershey Company has appointed Heather Hoytink as president, US, effective 8 July 2026.

PepsiCo launches 'House of Treats' crafted beverages platform
PepsiCo has launched Pepsi 'House of Treats,' a new crafted beverages platform aimed at delivering customisable, experience-led drinks across entertainment, hospitality and foodservice venues.

PepsiCo expands Gatorade beyond sport with hydration overhaul
PepsiCo has unveiled a new phase for its Gatorade brand, expanding its focus beyond traditional sports use as it looks to position hydration as part of everyday life.

PepsiCo invests £3.6m in rooftop solar at UK site
PepsiCo UK is investing £3.6 million to install a rooftop solar power system at its Southern Region Distribution Centre (SRDC) in Leicester, UK.

PepsiCo launches first Lay’s-branded restaurant concept in Madrid
PepsiCo is bringing one of its most recognisable snack brands into the culinary world with the launch of its first restaurant concept dedicated to Lay’s, opening in Madrid, Spain.

PepsiCo-backed Poppi enters UK in test of ‘modern soda’ demand
PepsiCo-owned soda brand Poppi will launch in the UK next month.

PepsiCo inaugurates new canning line in Romania following $8.5m investment
PepsiCo has inaugurated a new beverage canning line at its Dragomirești-Deal plant in Ilfov County, Romania, following an $8.5 million investment.

Seasonal Pepsi Gingerbread joins brand’s sugar-free cola range
Pepsi has added a new Gingerbread flavour to its Zero Sugar cola range in the UK, ahead of the festive season.

PepsiCo appoints Steve Schmitt as CFO, succeeding Jamie Caulfield
PepsiCo has announced today the appointment of Steve Schmitt as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective 10 November 2025.
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