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
GrubMarket acquires FreshGoGo to expand footprint in online grocery sector
GrubMarket has acquired of FreshGoGo, an online platform specialising in Asian grocery and speciality foods in North America.
Sainsbury’s acquires ten Homebase stores to convert into supermarkets
Sainsbury’s has acquired ten leasehold stores from HHGL, which trades as Homebase, for conversion into Sainsbury’s supermarkets.
Couche-Tard to acquire GetGo convenience stores from Giant Eagle
Alimentation Couche-Tard, a Canadian operator of convenience stores, has announced an agreement to acquire GetGo Café + Market.
7-Eleven gets takeover offer from Canada's Couche-Tard
Seven & I, the parent company of 7-Eleven, confirmed today that it has received a preliminary takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard.
Unilever sells stake in Qinyuan Group to Yong Chao Venture Capital
Unilever has announced the sale of its stake in Qinyuan Group, also known as 'Truliva', for an undisclosed sum.
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.
Beverage solutions firm Refresco to buy Spain’s Frías
Refresco has entered into an agreement to acquire Frías Nutrición from Alantra Private Equity and the founding family.
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.
Unilever to sell Pureit water purification business to A. O. Smith
Unilever has agreed to sell its water purification business, Pureit, to A. O. Smith, a US-based water technology company.
Carlsberg agrees to acquire UK soft drink maker Britvic for £3.3bn
Carlsberg has agreed to acquire UK-based soft drink company Britvic for £3.3bn.
Tims China secures $65m financing boost, sells Popeyes China to RBI
TH International, also known as Tims China, has secured up to $65 million in financing from its founding shareholders.