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
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....
Simonelli Group buys stake in Swedish coffee filter machine company
Simonelli Group has acquired a stake in Swedish coffee filter machine company 3TEMP.
Ty Nant expands portfolio with Fonthill and Decantae acquisitions from Primo Water
Ty Nant has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Fonthill Water and Decantae Mineral Water from Primo Water.
TreeHouse Foods acquires private tea company for $205m
TreeHouse Foods has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Harris Freeman's private brand tea business for $205 million.
Supreme rescues Typhoo Tea from administration
Supreme, a UK-based consumer goods company, has bought Typhoo Tea out of administration.
Prime Drink Group moves to acquire RTD brand Beach Day Every Day
Prime Drink Group has announced its intention to acquire Beach Day Every Day, a player in Québec's ready-to-drink beverage category.
Starbucks weighs stake sale in Chinese business, as stated by Bloomberg
Starbucks is exploring options for its Chinese operations, including the possibility of selling a stake in the business.
Hershey buys Sour Strips, expands sweets portfolio
The Hershey Company has acquired Sour Strips, a fast-growing sour candy brand founded in the US in 2019.
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.
