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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Mergers & Acquisitions
Everton acquires Eastern Tea to strengthen North American presence
Everton, an Italy-based tea and infusions company, has acquired Eastern Tea, a US tea producer and distributor.
Five Star boosts Ohio footprint with KBS Vending acquisition
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has announced the acquisition of KBS Vending for an undisclosed sum.
CCPC greenlights Coca-Cola HBC's acquisition of BDS Vending Solutions
CCPC has approved Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland's acquisition of BDS Vending Solutions.
Artigiano acquires organic coffee roaster Salt Spring Coffee
Artigiano has announced the acquisition of Salt Spring Coffee, a pioneer in organic and fair-trade coffee roasting.
Husky Intelligent Fridges acquires Selfly Store from Stora Enso
Husky Intelligent Fridges, an European provider of connected commercial refrigeration, has announced the acquisition of Selfly Store.
TreeHouse Foods completes acquisition of Harris Tea for $205m
TreeHouse Foods has now finalised its acquisition of Harris Tea for approximately $205 million.
Bosqar invests €100m in bakery-café business Mlinar
Croatian investment firm Bosqar has acquired a 67% stake in the bakery-café chain Mlinar for €100 million.
Top Refreshment's news stories of 2024
Looking back over the year, here are the top Refreshment stories that captured the most attention from our readers...
CMA approves Carlsberg’s £3.3bn Britvic takeover
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has given Carlsberg the green light to proceed with its £3.3bn acquisition of Britvic.
Sojourner Consumer Partners acquires stake in Hawaii Coffee Company
Sojourner Consumer Partners has acquired a stake in Hawaii Coffee Company, marking its expansion into the coffee industry.
Deliverect boosts in-store efficiency with Tabesto kiosk acquisition
Food tech company Deliverect has announced the acquisition of Tabesto, an all-in-one restaurant and fast-food ordering and payment kiosk....
