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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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.
Interview: 365 Retail Markets and Cantaloupe unite for a connected retail future
Jeff Dumbrell, chief revenue officer at 365 Retail Markets, speaks to Refreshment about the rationale behind the acquisition, the priorities for integration and how data, AI and automation could shape the next phase of the sector.
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.
Crane Convenience launches next-generation coffee machine range in UK and Europe
Crane Convenience has launched a new range of coffee machines in the UK and Europe, featuring updated digital interfaces, connectivity and fleet management capabilities.
Angel launches eight-stage faucet water purifier in Thailand
Angel Group has launched a new faucet-mounted water purifier in Thailand, designed to remove common contaminants from household water.
Svedka unveils limited-edition vodka watercooler
Svedka Vodka has unveiled a limited-edition drinks dispenser designed to resemble an oversized can of its Vodka Water ready-to-drink beverage.
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