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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World Coffee Innovation Awards: 2025 winners announced
FoodBev Media is delighted to announce the winners of this year's highly anticipated World Coffee Innovation Awards , a celebration of...
World Coffee Innovation Awards: 2025 shortlist announced
The World Coffee Innovation Awards are a celebration of the latest and greatest products, designs and technologies driving the revolution of one of the most popular drinks worldwide. From how we brew our coffee in the morning to the amazing on the go options.
Water in the workplace: Choosing the right dispenser
Refreshment's Bryony Andrews spoke to a number of specialists in water filtration to find out what should employers consider when choosing a water dispensing system for a workplace setting.
Interview: Nestlé Professional on how Gen Z is redefining OOH coffee
Courtney Jones, marketing activation manager at Nestlé Professional explains how these shifting expectations are transforming both campus and hotel beverage strategies.
Opinion: Will vending revolutionise hospitality and nightlife?
Vending machines blend convenience with novelty, making drink orders both fun and efficient. David Llewellyn, CEO of the Vending & Automated Retail Association, discusses how this is reshaping hospitality.
Global Water Drinks Awards 2025: Meet the judges – Ruriko Suzuki
The FoodBev Awards team is pleased to introduce the first judge of its 2025 Global Water Drinks Awards judging panel.
Touch-free dispensing: How watercoolers are going high-tech
Refreshment magazine editor Bryony Andrews spoke to some successful forerunners of touch-free service in high-traffic areas.
World Catering Technology Awards return for 2026
The World Catering Technology Awards is back for 2026, and this year, the award is bigger and better than ever.
Start-up spotlight: Koppie
We speak to Daan Raemdonck, CEO and co-founder of Koppie, a coffee alternative company made from fermented pulses.
Podcast: Redefining unattended retail with PicoCooler Vision
Adam Stockwell, vice president of sales (UK) for 365 Retail Markets, explains how the PicoCooler Vision is bridging the gap between traditional vending and modern retail expectations.
Opinion: Inside the matcha surge – health, hype and a changing drinks market
Ryan Moore, co-founder of UK-based speciality drinks brand Blendsmiths, explores how a mix of health benefits, consumer demand for functional ingredients and social media-fuelled visibility is driving matcha’s global rise.
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