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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Apex expands smart food locker line with new OrderHQ Array Series
Apex Order Pickup Solutions has launched its new modular and scalable OrderHQ Array Series, designed to streamline off-premises order handoff in any restaurant layout.
JDE Peet’s sells Turkish tea unit, halts L’or barista rollout in US
JDE Peet’s has sold its tea business in Turkey to Efor Holding for an undisclosed sum. The company has also decided to discontinue the planned rollout of its L’or Barista coffee machines in the US.
InstaChef Pro unveils 'full-stack' AI-powered kitchen
InstaChef Pro has launched Singapore’s first full-stack AI food solution, the K Series, at the FHA-Food & Beverage 2025 event, held in April.
Cuzen unveils commercial matcha machine
Cuzen Matcha has launched the Cuzen Matcha Maker Pro, a commercial-grade machine designed to handle matcha preparation in busy cafés, restaurants, hotels and workplaces.
UK's deposit return scheme confirmed: What vending and beverage companies need to know
After years of consultation, delay and debate, the UK government has officially confirmed that a deposit return scheme (DRS) will launch in England and Northern Ireland on 1 October 2027.
Taking the complexity out of foodservice with smart technology
365 Retail Markets offers two solutions tailored to meet the needs of foodservice operators: the 365 Catering Software and the 365 Kitchen Management System.
De’Longhi launches Linea Classic home espresso machine
De’Longhi has introduced the Linea Classic Espresso Machine, a new home appliance designed to offer café-style coffee drinks with minimal effort.
April 2025: Key updates from the vending, coffee and water sectors
Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and DFW Airport roll out smart recycling bins
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) have installed four AI-powered recycling bins to improve waste management and sustainability at the airport.
Cantaloupe unveils Go Micro for micro markets
Cantaloupe has introduced the a new self-service kiosk, named Go Micro, aimed at helping operators to start or scale their micro market business.
AI in vending: Powering a smarter retail experience
Refreshment spoke to Aslak de Silva, CEO of Selfly Store, about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the vending industry.

