At Venditalia 2026, 365 Retail Markets showcased the latest innovations shaping the future of unattended retail, with solutions designed to improve convenience, security and the overall consumer experience across workplaces, hospitality and other high traffic environments. A key highlight was the company's latest age verification technology, enabling operators to securely and compliantly offer age restricted products such as alcohol through unattended retail. Using a generated QR code, authorised users can access designated product ranges while ensuring responsible purchasing and regulatory compliance. The event also demonstrated 365 Retail Markets' commitment to helping operators, resellers and partners simplify operations through a combination of intelligent software, connected hardware and integrated payment solutions. With almost two decades of experience, the company continues to support businesses in delivering more efficient operations alongside enhanced customer experiences.

At Venditalia 2026, 365 Retail Markets showcased the latest innovations shaping the future of unattended retail, with solutions designed to improve convenience, security and the overall consumer experience across workplaces, hospitality and other high traffic environments. A key highlight was the company's latest age verification technology, enabling operators to securely and compliantly offer age restricted products such as alcohol through unattended retail. Using a generated QR code, authorised users can access designated product ranges while ensuring responsible purchasing and regulatory compliance. The event also demonstrated 365 Retail Markets' commitment to helping operators, resellers and partners simplify operations through a combination of intelligent software, connected hardware and integrated payment solutions. With almost two decades of experience, the company continues to support businesses in delivering more efficient operations alongside enhanced customer experiences.

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Greif is a major global packaging company that supplies reusable water cooler bottles (PET bottles) in Europe, offering logistical benefits with preforms and robust, recyclable solutions for the water dispenser industry.

Marzia Mariotti - Culligan, WE Chair Katarzyna Tomanek - Greif, WE Vice Chair Derek Callaghan - AA First, Treasurer Gustav Felix - Director General

The upcoming BPA ban on polycarbonate watercooler bottles and how PET offers a ready-to-implement, future-proof alternative for watercooler producers. As the BPA ban takes effect in mid-2026, businesses across Europe are preparing to transition to safer and more sustainable packaging materials. PET watercooler bottles have already proven their reliability in markets across Europe and the Americas, providing a lightweight, shatter-resistant, and energy-efficient replacement for traditional polycarbonate bottles. Petainer also presented its range of PET preforms, designed for customers looking to blow their own bottles and reduce logistics costs

Manufacturer of 19 liter bottles, bottle caps and racks. The main activity of InstaGroup is based on identifying new business opportunities. That is why InstaGroup has several fields of activity under its umbrella, such as consultancy, distribution, hospitality and trade. From 2022 we even started the production of bottles, caps, racks. We are also an importer of BWC / POU water coolers, hand/electric pumps, cup holders, metal can holders and other products related to the water-cooler market.

H2O Direct is a key UK/European supplier of advanced water filtration for coffee, vending, and water coolers, known for innovative, certified filters (like FX for microplastics/bacteria). They focus on quality, quick delivery, sustainability (recycling), and adapting to tech trends like AI/IoT for smart water solutions, highlighting safety and performance in the growing European market.