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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Appointments
Nestlé Waters UK appoints Stefano Bolognese as managing director
Nestlé has appointed Stefano Bolognese as the new managing director for Nestlé Waters and Premium Beverages UK.
Pierre Laubies appointed CEO of Lipton Teas and Infusions
Lipton Teas and Infusions has announced Pierre Laubies as its new chief executive officer.
CEE appoints former Starbucks VP Jeff Juneau as MD Americas
CEE, a Belgian cleantech company, is expanding its presence across the Americas with the goal of advancing net-zero manufacturing.
Monster Beverage co-CEO Rodney Sacks to step down
Rodney Sacks, co-chief executive officer and chairman of Monster Beverage, has formally submitted his resignation, effective June 12 2025.
Odeko secures $126m in Series E Funding to empower local coffee shops and food businesses
The round includes $96 million in equity led by B Capital and a $30 million credit facility from Banc of California.
Starbucks Japan appoints Hisae Morii as CEO
Starbucks Coffee Japan has announced that Hisae Morii will replace Takafumi Minaguchi as representative director and CEO, effective 1 April.
De'Longhi names CEO for professional coffee division as part of management reshuffle
De'Longhi has announced a restructuring of its professional coffee leadership team.
Starbucks announces leadership shake-up with former Taco Bell executives
Starbucks has announced leadership changes, bringing in two former Taco Bell executives as part of its "Back to Starbucks" plan.
JDE Peet’s announces leadership transition as CFO Scott Gray steps down
Dutch coffee and tea producer JDE Peet’s has announced that its CFO Scott Gray has stepped down to reunite with his family in the US.
Hershey prepares for new leadership as CEO Michele Buck announces retirement plans
Hershey has announced that Michele Buck, the current chairman, president and CEO, prepares to retire on 30 June 2026.
365 Retail Markets appoints new leadership amid executive retirements
365 Retail Markets has appointed Anton Rakushkin as chief technology officer and Bill Reidy as VP of sales for North America.
