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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Opinion: From cash to contactless – why frictionless payments are key to F&B success
Michael Ault, UK country manager at myPOS, explores how payment technologies are reshaping the industry and why embracing these tools is now essential for staying competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
ISqueeze partners with Numilk to launch plant-based milk dispensing machines in UK
UK supplier of fresh juice machines, ISqueeze, has partnered with US-based Numilk to introduce a countertop machine that dispenses fresh plant-based milks on demand.
Coca-Cola Consolidated invests $90m into new US facility in Columbus, Ohio
Coca-Cola Consolidated has announced a $90m investment into a new, 400-square-foot distribution and warehouse facility in Columbus, Ohio, US.
Echo launches whole-home water filtration system
Echo, a company that specialises in hydrogen-enriched water solutions, has introduced a new whole-home water filtration system designed to remove a wide range of common water contaminants.
CookUnity expands workplace meal access with acquisition of smart fridge company Fraîche
CookUnity, a chef-powered meal delivery platform, has acquired Fraîche, a smart fridge start-up that places healthy, chef-prepared food in offices across New York City.
Brita launches iQ Meter for smarter water filter management
Brita Professional has launched the iQ Meter, a new digital tool designed to help coffee, vending and hospitality operators monitor and manage water filters in real time.
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.
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