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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Exchange for Change sets 0p fee for first 15 months of UK DRS
Exchange for Change has announced a stepped producer fee structure for the UK's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), with fees for all eligible drinks containers set at 0p for the first 15 months of operation.
Exchange for Change appointed to manage Wales’ deposit return scheme
The Welsh government has appointed Exchange for Change as the Deposit Management Organisation (DMO) for Wales’ Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), ahead of its planned launch in October 2027.
Singapore’s beverage return scheme collects 5.5 million containers
Singapore’s Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) has collected 5.5 million used beverage containers through more than one million successful transactions since its launch.
Drinks producers and retailers urge Welsh government to act on DRS delays
Major drinks manufacturers and grocery retailers have called on the Welsh government to appoint an administrator for Wales’ DRS by the end of July.
Exchange For Change unveils £60m retailer support package for DRS rollout
Exchange For Change has announced a new package of retailer support measures, including expanded exemption criteria and £60 million in grant funding.
Exchange For Change confirms DRS return handling fees for retailers
Exchange For Change has today confirmed the fees to be paid to return point operators under the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, ahead of its launch in October 2027.
Iceland Foods selects Envipco for UK reverse vending machine rollout
Envipco has signed a final agreement with Iceland Foods to supply reverse vending machines (RVMs) across the retailer’s UK store network ahead of the launch of the country's deposit return scheme (DRS) in October 2027.
Exchange for Change confirms flat 20p deposit for UK DRS
Exchange for Change has confirmed that a flat 20p deposit will apply to all in-scope containers when the Deposit Return Scheme launches across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland in October 2027.
Exchange for Change publishes DRS material specification ahead of 2027 launch
Exchange for Change has published a material specification outlining the technical requirements for drinks containers included in the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), as industry prepares for the scheme’s launch in October 2027.
Exchange for Change sets aside £60m in grants for DRS retailers
Exchange For Change plans to allocate £60 million in grants over the first three years of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to support small, independent retailers with the rollout of reverse vending machines (RVMs).
Exchange for Change appoints senior leadership team ahead of UK DRS launch
Exchange for Change has appointed five senior leaders to its executive team as it prepares for the launch of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland in October 2027.
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