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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7-Eleven gets takeover offer from Canada's Couche-Tard
Seven & I, the parent company of 7-Eleven, confirmed today that it has received a preliminary takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard.
Wendy’s co-op teams up with Palantir to enhance supply chain with AI
Palantir Technologies and Wendy’s Quality Supply Chain Co-op (QSCC) have announced a new partnership.
Roasting Plant Coffee secures £7.9m funding for growth and innovation
UK coffee retailer Roasting Plant Coffee has completed a £7.9 million ($10 million) oversubscribed funding round.
Chipotle chief Brian Niccol named Starbucks chairman and CEO
Starbucks has announced the appointment of Brian Niccol as its new chairman and CEO, effective 9 September 2024.
Kissd introduces smart fountain with advanced water filtration technology
Kissd has introduced a new smart fountain designed to enhance water quality with advanced filtration technology.
PBNA opens new warehouse and distribution centre in Tennessee, US
PepsiCo Beverages North America has opened its largest warehouse and distribution centre in the Southeast, located in Smyrna, Tennessee, US.
Interview: Navigating CSR in foodservice
Maximilien Pellegrini, chairman and CEO of Elior North America, highlights the importance of CSR transparency and innovation in the sector.
Krispy Kreme signs joint venture agreement for Spanish market debut
Krispy Kreme has announced plans to enter the Spanish market through a new joint venture with Glaseadas Originales, set to begin in 2025.
Hotel Chocolat expands with new café collection in UK, creates 250 jobs with investment
Hotel Chocolat has launched a new café collection in its North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire, UK, stores.
Pret A Manger overhauls subscription service, faces customer backlash
Pret A Manger has announced significant changes to its 'Club Pret' coffee subscription service, which was launched nearly four years ago.
Unilever to sell Pureit water purification business to A. O. Smith
Unilever has agreed to sell its water purification business, Pureit, to A. O. Smith, a US-based water technology company.
