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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Funding
Cashless tipping platform JustTip raises €1.1m in funding
Irish cashless tipping firm JustTip has secured €1.1 million in a funding round led by ComOp and Enterprise Ireland.
Lincoln & York invests £1m in new manufacturing line to boost growth
Private label coffee roaster Lincoln & York has invested £1m in a high-speed manufacturing line at its Brigg roastery.
BlueTriton to cease bottling plant in Ontario, Canada
BlueTriton, now rebranded as Primo Brands following its merger with Primo Water,has announced it will close it bottling plant in Canada.
Wonder acquires Grubhub from Just Eat Takeaway for $650m
Wonder, a US food delivery platform, has announced the acquisition of Grubhub from Just Eat Takeaway for $650 million.
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa invests $50m in Namibia facility
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested $50 million in a new bottling line in Namibia, increasing output by 30%.
BE WTR raises CHF 39m to expand sustainable water solutions
BE WTR, a Swiss company focused on sustainable water solutions, has raised CHF 39m (approx $45.5m) in a Series C funding round.
Starbucks expands global coffee innovation network to tackle climate challenges
Starbucks is expanding its global coffee innovation network to support farmers and address the challenges of climate change.
Mondelēz invests in UK doughnut start-up Urban Legend, targeting health-conscious consumers
Mondelēz has made an investment through its corporate venture capital arm, SnackFutures Ventures, in Urban Legend.
Reborn Coffee expands into Thailand with new flagship store in Bangkok
Reborn Coffee has formed a joint venture with Gaingan Humantech Co to open three Reborn Coffee locations in Bangkok, Thailand.
WaterEquity secures over $100m for climate-resilient water infrastructure fund
WaterEquity, an asset manager focused on financing water and sanitation solutions in emerging markets, has raised over $100 million.
Waitrose to open 100 convenience stores in £1bn investment plan
British supermarket giant Waitrose has revealed plans to open up to 100 convenience shops across the UK over the next five years.
