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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Coca-Cola FEMSA invests more than $110m into Mogi das Cruzes facility in São Paulo, Brazil
Coca-Cola FEMSA is investing more than BRL 600 million (approx. $110 million) into its production plant in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil.
Touch-free dispensing: How watercoolers are going high-tech
Refreshment magazine editor Bryony Andrews spoke to some successful forerunners of touch-free service in high-traffic areas.
Hyphen secures $25m Series B to scale automated meal production platform
Hyphen has raised $25 million in a Series B funding round, with participation from restaurant chain CAVA Group.
Prefer raises $4.2m and launches coffee and cocoa powders
Prefer has raised $4.2 million in an oversubscribed funding round and launched its first commercial products.
World Catering Technology Awards return for 2026
The World Catering Technology Awards is back for 2026, and this year, the award is bigger and better than ever.
Terra Kaffe launches compact automatic espresso machine, Demi
New York-based coffee technology brand Terra Kaffe has launched Demi, an automatic espresso machine that brews espresso and drip coffee from fresh whole beans.
Canteen agrees to $6.94m settlement over vending machine charges
Canteen, operated by Compass Group USA, has agreed to a $6.94 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging certain vending machines charged more than the displayed price for purchases made with credit, debit or prepaid cards.
HelloFresh to invest $70m in AI-driven menu expansion – Bloomberg
HelloFresh is investing $70 million in a major overhaul of its meal kit offerings, aiming to harness AI to drive customer retention and boost in-home dining, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Podcast: Redefining unattended retail with PicoCooler Vision
Adam Stockwell, vice president of sales (UK) for 365 Retail Markets, explains how the PicoCooler Vision is bridging the gap between traditional vending and modern retail expectations.
Sadaf launches first electric Mediterranean coffee maker
Sadaf Foods has unveiled its first-ever electric Mediterranean Coffee Maker, designed to modernise a centuries-old brewing tradition while preserving its authentic taste.
Jestic Foodservice brings Bear Robotics’ service robot to UK hospitality sector
Jestic Foodservice Solutions has partnered with Bear Robotics to bring the company’s advanced Servi+ service robot to the UK, offering live demonstrations at its development kitchen in Paddock Wood, Kent.
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