The Swiss giant has invited first-round bids for the water unit, valued at around €5 billion, according to sources, with Rothschild advising on the transaction.

Representatives from the Automatic Vending Association (AVA), the European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA), the Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (WHA) and Zenith Global offer their insights into how technology, consumer behaviour and legislation will shape the future of automated retail and hydration.

A new bottled water brand, Loonen, launched this week in select California retailers and on Amazon, following a $6 million funding round led by Brand Foundry Ventures.

Anastasia Chovan, certified water sommelier at Vivreau, explains why water quality deserves equal attention to the coffee bean itself.

Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from some of our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.

Driven by shifts in consumer expectations, sustainability pressures and service-led business models, dispenser design is evolving from basic equipment to integrated solutions that deliver performance, flexibility and experience.

To learn more about DAF’s role in modern treatment strategies, FoodBev spoke to Kenda Al Shamas, product manager for wastewater treatment in Iberia at Xylem, about where it fits into today’s water treatment landscape and the key trends shaping its development.

Wellness Holding, the investment company of the Alessandri family – founders of fitness equipment brand Technogym – has invested in Italian premium mineral water producer Acqua Filette.

Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.

Brita Professional has launched the iQ Meter, a new digital tool designed to help coffee, vending and hospitality operators monitor and manage water filters in real time.