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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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Waiākea

Athlete investors back Waiākea as latest round raises $11m
A company spokesperson told Refreshment that the latest round raised $11 million in total, with McMillan, Williams and Grant contributing alongside other investors. Individual investment amounts were not disclosed.

“Better to light a candle than curse the darkness” – Waiākea CEO Ryan Emmons on tackling packaging’s imperfect realities
CEO and co-founder Ryan Emmons discusses how the Hawaii-based company expanded from a local start-up into a B Corp–certified brand promoting circular packaging and community impact.
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