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

US

365 Retail Markets rolls out unified payment feature for modular smart stores
US-based unattended retail technology provider 365 Retail Markets has introduced a new payment capability, VisionLink, for its Vision Smart Stores, designed to consolidate transactions across multiple units into a single purchase.

Chobani to invest $567m in US expansion of La Colombe RTD coffee facility
Chobani is investing $567 million to expand its La Colombe ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee facility in Norton Shores, Michigan, as demand for RTD lattes continues to grow.

Hershey unifies operations under new 'ONE' model, updates leadership team
The Hershey Company has launched a unified US commercial operating model, bringing its sweet, salty and protein portfolios together under a single structure branded ‘ONE Hershey’.

Ali Group completes acquisition of US coffee brewer brand Bunn
Ali Group has completed the acquisition of Bunn Commercial, formerly known as Bunn-O-Matic Corporation, for an undisclosed sum.

Primo Brands launches solar array at Maine bottling facility
Primo Brands has energised a 13-megawatt DC on-site solar project at its Poland Spring bottling facility in Hollis, Maine, in partnership with Onyx Renewables and PowerFlex.

Former Nestlé executive Caesar Pereira named CFO of Community Coffee Company
Community Coffee Company, a US-based retail coffee brand, has named Caesar Pereira as its new chief financial officer, effective 23 February 2026.

Just Ice Tea raises $9m Series B to support retail expansion and new flavours
Just Ice Tea has raised $9 million in Series B financing to accelerate national retail growth and product innovation, including the launch of Watermelon Lime White Tea and Peach White Tea.

Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires AM Coffee Services
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired refreshment services operator AM Coffee Services, expanding its coffee service operations in Shreveport, Louisiana, and supporting regional growth.

Five Star acquires Krodel Vending Operations in Southern Indiana
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has completed the acquisition of the vending and coffee operations of Krodel Vending, headquartered in Jasper, Indiana.
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