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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Monster Beverage co-CEO Rodney Sacks to step down
Rodney Sacks, co-chief executive officer and chairman of Monster Beverage, has formally submitted his resignation, effective June 12 2025.
Starbucks Japan appoints Hisae Morii as CEO
Starbucks Coffee Japan has announced that Hisae Morii will replace Takafumi Minaguchi as representative director and CEO, effective 1 April.
De'Longhi names CEO for professional coffee division as part of management reshuffle
De'Longhi has announced a restructuring of its professional coffee leadership team.
Starbucks cuts 1,100 corporate jobs in restructuring push
Starbucks has announced plans to eliminate 1,100 corporate roles.
Hershey prepares for new leadership as CEO Michele Buck announces retirement plans
Hershey has announced that Michele Buck, the current chairman, president and CEO, prepares to retire on 30 June 2026.
Sodexo CEO Sean Haley to step down, Jean Renton promoted to COO
Sodexo UK&I's chief executive officer, Sean Healy, has announced that he will be stepping down after seven years leading the region.
Nestlé USA appoints Martin Thompson as CEO and US market head
Nestlé USA has appointed Martin Thompson as the company's chief executive officer and US market head, effective 1 January 2025.
Subway’s global CEO to retire, Carrie Walsh steps in as interim CEO
Subway has announced that John Chidsey, the company’s global CEO, will retire at the end of 2024 after five years of leadership.
Typhoo appoints former Burts Snacks chief as new CEO
UK tea brand Typhoo has appointed former Burts Snacks chief executive, Dave McNulty, as its new CEO.
