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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TrueStart Coffee secures Series A investment led by JamJar
UK coffee brand TrueStart Coffee has secured a Series A investment led by JamJar Investments, the consumer-focused investment firm behind Innocent Drinks.
Caffè Nero North America named stalking horse bidder in Compass Coffee asset sale
Caffè Nero North America has been selected as the stalking horse bidder in the court-supervised sale of assets belonging to US coffee chain Compass Coffee.
Five Star acquires US vending operator Jordan Distributing
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based vending and micro market business, Jordan Distributing, expanding its footprint across Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.
Kickstart Coffee secures Aldi Specialbuys listing after £100k investment in Ugandan communities
Kickstart Coffee has made its supermarket debut in Aldi UK stores nationwide after securing a first-time listing in the retailer’s Specialbuys range, following a £100,000 reinvestment into education and community infrastructure in Uganda.
JDE Peet’s launches Nature Transition Plan targeting regenerative farming and deforestation-free coffee
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JDE Peet’s launches Nature Transition Plan targeting regenerative farming and deforestation-free coffee
JDE Peet’s has published a Nature Transition Plan, setting out a science-based roadmap to protect ecosystems, strengthen farmer resilience and support the long-term viability of coffee production.
AVA welcomes ‘Exchange for Change’ launch as DRS consultation continues
The Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) has welcomed the UK government’s announcement of the deposit return scheme’s official name, Exchange for Change, as consultation on the scheme continues.
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