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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NMWE report highlights €60bn contribution of European bottled water sector
Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE) has published its Industry Report 2026, outlining the economic and environmental performance of Europe’s natural mineral and spring water sector.
UK government confirms under-16 energy drinks ban
The UK government has confirmed plans to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England from April 2027, subject to parliamentary approval.
NAMA opens nominations for 2026 Coffee Legend award
The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) has opened nominations for its 2026 Coffee Legend of the Year Award, which recognises long-standing leadership within the coffee services sector.
AVA appoints new board of directors
The Automatic Vending Association (AVA) has appointed a new board of directors, bringing together representatives from across the vending and automated retail sector.
NAMA appoints Nestlé Professional Solutions executive Michael Schwartz as board chair
The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) has appointed Michael Schwartz as chair of its board of directors for 2026-27.
NMWE re-elects Alessandro Pasquale as president
Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE) has re-elected Alessandro Pasquale as president for a third consecutive term.
EVA unveils SmartLink interoperability standard for unattended retail sector
The European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA) has officially introduced its new SmartLink specification to the wider industry, presenting the interoperability framework during Venditalia last month.
UNESDA appoints PepsiCo executive Natalia Filipposyants as president
UNESDA has appointed Natalia Filipposyants, senior vice president and general manager for Europe at PepsiCo International Beverages, as president of the European soft drinks trade association.
EVA opens registration for EVEX 2026 in Vienna
The European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA) has opened registrations for EVEX 2026, the latest edition of its annual European Vending Experience event, which will take place in Vienna, Austria, from 13-15 October.
UK vending and automated retail sector surpasses £3.78bn in 2025
The UK’s vending, coffee services and automated retail sector generated £3.78 billion in revenue in 2025, marking a 3.3% increase year-on-year and placing the industry 5% above pre-pandemic 2019 levels, according to the latest Census & Market Report from the AVA.
NMWE launches pilot to test biodiversity framework at source level
Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE) has launched a two-year pilot project to test new biodiversity guidelines across natural mineral and spring water sites in Europe.
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