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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Ecotone opens €10m organic coffee and tea factory
Ecotone, an organic and plant-based food producer, has opened the doors to what the company claims is the largest 100% organic coffee and...
Britvic Ireland invests €6m in Ballygowan facility
Britvic Ireland has announced a €6 million investment in its Ballygowan facility in Newcastle West, County Limerick, to increase...
Matthew Algie unveils multi-million-pound investment at Glasgow HQ
Scottish coffee roaster Matthew Algie has unveiled a multi-million-pound investment at its Glasgow production headquarters. The...
Ross Digital raises SGD $4.2m in Series A funding round
Singaporean robotics firm Ross Digital has secured SGD $4.2 million (approx. $3 million) in a Series A funding round led by food...
Cirkul raises $70m in Series C funding round
Cirkul, a beverage company known for developing patented flavour cartridges, has raised $70 million in a Series C funding round. The...
Mashgin raises $62.5m in Series B funding round
Mashgin, developer of an AI-powered touchless self-checkout system, has raised $62.5 million in a Series B funding round led by venture...
AiFi raises $65m in Series B funding round
US retail technology firm, AiFi, has raised $65 million in a Series B funding round to strengthen its autonomous retail position. The...