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
Press Coffee expands footprint with new estate in Panama
US speciality coffee roaster Press Coffee has acquired a coffee estate in Panama.
Creed Foodservice acquired by Kitwave Wholesale Group
UK foodservice provider Creed Foodservice has been acquired by Kitwave Wholesale Group for an undisclosed sum.
C. Steinweg acquires majority stake in Romani Spa to expand coffee storage operations
C. Steinweg, an international logistics service provider, has announced the acquisition of 75% of the shares of Romani Spa.
Culligan expands presence in the Nordic region with BE WTR acquisition
Culligan has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of BE WTR, a provider of premium water solution, in the Nordic region.
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.
