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 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.
Primi Digital expands smart vending solutions
Primi Digital has expanded its smart vending services to support businesses developing and managing automated retail systems.
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.
Tomra installs Germany’s first automated return machines for reusable cups at Freiburg station
Two automated return machines from Tomra Reuse have been installed at Freiburg Central Station, marking the first integration of automated return technology into an existing urban reusable packaging system in Germany.
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.
Mistral Constructeur launches updated Evopure water cooler after 20 years
French water cooler manufacturer Mistral Constructeur has unveiled a redesigned version of its flagship Evopure commercial water cooler, marking 20 years since the original model was first introduced.
EVA opens registration for EVEX 2026 in Vienna
The European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA) has opened registrations for EVEX 2026, the latest edition of its annual European Vending Experience event, which will take place in Vienna, Austria, from 13-15 October.
VenHub opens second Las Vegas facility to accelerate autonomous store rollout
VenHub has opened a second and larger production and assembly facility in Las Vegas, expanding its manufacturing capacity as demand for its autonomous Smart Store technology continues to grow.
Bioaugmentation: Unlocking clean water goals
In this article, Canadian-based company Bionetix International highlights the significant potential of bioaugmentation to help governments and businesses alike achieve their water quality goals.
De Jong Duke launches Nio Next coffee machine with fresh milk system
De Jong Duke has launched Nio Next, a new fully automatic bean-to-cup coffee machine designed for workplaces, public environments and other high-volume professional settings.
Emerging contaminants and solutions: How filtration is adapting to new water challenges
For this feature, Refreshment asked a number of experts in the water filtration sector to share their insights on the most prevalent ECs in our water today, and the technologies and solutions that could help to manage them.
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