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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Costa Express upgrades more than 13,000 coffee machines across UK
Costa Express has completed a nationwide upgrade programme across more than 13,000 self-service coffee machines, introducing improvements to drink quality, temperature, cup-fill consistency and dispensing speed.
Dispensers for compact spaces – part 1
Refreshment asked a number of experts in the water filtration and dispensing sector to share their insights on the pros and cons of compact watercoolers.
Deliveroo partners with Coco Robotics to launch autonomous deliveries across UK
Deliveroo has announced an exclusive partnership with Coco Robotics to introduce autonomous food deliveries across the UK, starting in Canary Wharf, London, this October.
Podcast: Enhancing unattended retail to meet new consumer needs
Following 365 Markets’ acquisition of Cantaloupe, FoodBev Media speaks to Michael Wood, product management senior manager at 365 Retail Markets, to find out how the company is adapting unattended retail innovation to meet different regional and customer needs.
Starbucks to establish India technology hub and create 800 jobs
Starbucks is set to establish a new global technology hub in Chennai, India.
Swiss Water to invest $4m to expand decaffeination capacity in British Columbia
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc. plans to invest CAD $6.2 million (approx. $4.5 million) in an expansion of its Delta, British Columbia.
Leisure vending: Why venues are turning to self-service
Self-service offerings can provide a uniquely complementary service for venues such as cinemas, gyms and family entertainment centres, reports Refreshment editor Bryony Andrews.
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.
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.
Blupura brings professional water dispensing expertise to the home with WaveHome
Building on more than 18 years of experience in the professional water dispensing industry, Blupura has developed WaveHome, its first water system designed specifically for the residential market.
Europe’s water dispenser base surpasses 6.6 million units, report finds
Europe’s installed base of water dispensers exceeded 6.6 million units in 2025, increasing by around 2% year on year, according to new data from Zenith Global Commercial.
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.
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