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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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.
FEM unveils new water dispensers
Foodservice Equipment Marketing (FEM) has unveiled two new additions to its water dispenser range: the Cornelius PearlMini and PearlMax5.
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.
Shuffle invests £2.5m in hospitality sector
Shuffle, a start-up hospitality investment platform, is injecting an initial £2.5 million into Manchester’s hospitality industry to support
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.
Califia Farms buys plant milk dispenser firm Uproot
Plant-based beverage brand Califia Farms has acquired Uproot, a US-based plant milk dispenser system for foodservice.
Casey’s to acquire CEFCO convenience stores in $1.15bn deal
Casey’s General Stores has agreed to acquire Fikes Wholesale, the owner of CEFCO convenience stores, in a deal worth $1.15 billion.
Deliverect launches new tool for restaurant marketing insights
Deliverect has launched Pulse, a marketing intelligence platform designed to enhance the visibility and ROI for restaurants.
Krispy Kreme sells majority stake in Insomnia Cookies for $127m
Krispy Kreme has sold a majority ownership stake in Insomnia Cookies to Verlinvest and Mistral Equity Partners.
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.
Nestlé Professional partners with McDonald's to launch new McFlurry flavours
Nestlé Professional has teamed up with McDonald's to introduce two new McFlurries, coinciding with its 50th birthday in the UK.