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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NAMA opens speaker submissions for 2027 show
The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) has opened speaker submissions for The NAMA Show 2027, which will take place from 5-7 May in New Orleans, US.
L’or launches limited-edition pumpkin spice coffee capsules in UK
L’or has expanded its UK coffee capsule range with the launch of a limited-edition pumpkin spice variety.
Lavazza Professional to roll out over 600 self-service coffee machines across UK
Lavazza Professional has partnered with Motor Fuel Group (MFG) to roll out more than 600 Lavazza On the Move coffee machines across MFG sites in the UK by spring 2027.
Braun launches OptiBrew coffee maker range with cold brew and milk frothing functions
Braun Household has launched its new OptiBrew range of drip coffee makers for hot, iced and cold coffee.
The hidden impact of heatwaves on tea and coffee quality
Emma Field, coffee expert at Brita Professional, examines how heatwaves can affect the water used to prepare tea and coffee, and explains why effective water management should be an essential part of maintaining quality and protecting equipment.
Crane Convenience launches next-generation coffee machine range in UK and Europe
Crane Convenience has launched a new range of coffee machines in the UK and Europe, featuring updated digital interfaces, connectivity and fleet management capabilities.
Kaapi Machines secures $5.3m investment from Sedna Horeca
Indian coffee equipment and services provider Kaapi Machines has secured an equity investment of INR 500 million (approx. $5.3 million) from B2B hospitality solutions company Sedna Horeca.
Mago Maga unveils AI-powered Roma-X home coffee roaster
Coffee equipment manufacturer Mago Maga has introduced Roma-X, its third-generation AI-powered home coffee roaster.
Interview: 365 Retail Markets showcases the future of unattended retail
In these interviews at Venditalia 2026, Refreshment explores 365 Retail Markets’ latest unattended retail innovations, including age-verification technology, PicoCoffee Plus, PicoFreezer Vision, Stockwell 2.0 and VisionLink, and more.
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.
Wacaco launches compact manual coffee brewer Prestina
Portable coffee equipment brand Wacaco has launched Prestina, a manual immersion coffee brewer.
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