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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European vending revenue rises 5.6% as machine numbers and sales volumes stagnate
Revenue across Europe's vending and office coffee service (OCS) market increased by 5.6% in 2025 compared with the previous year, reaching €23 billion, according to the European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA).
EVEX 2026 brings European vending and coffee service industry together in Vienna
The European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA), in collaboration with the Austrian Vending Association (OVV), hosted EVEX 2026 in Vienna, Austria, from 13-15 October, bringing together around 200 industry professionals from 28 countries.
NMWE joins EU Water Resilience Stakeholder Platform
Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE) has been selected by the European Commission to join its Water Resilience Stakeholder Platform, representing the natural mineral and spring water sector in discussions on water management and resilience across the EU.
Food and beverage sector backs call for nature-based solutions in EU climate resilience plan
Natural Mineral Waters Europe has joined a host of organisations calling on the EU Commission to centre nature based solutions in climate resilience plan.
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.
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