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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Interview: 365 Retail Markets showcases the future of unattended retail
In these interviews at Venditalia 2026, Refreshment explores 365 Retail Markets’ latest unattended retail innovations, including age-verification technology, PicoCoffee Plus, PicoFreezer Vision, Stockwell 2.0 and VisionLink, and more.
Air Up appoints Cristina Kenz as CEO to drive global retail growth
Air Up has appointed Cristina Kenz as chief executive officer as the scent-based hydration brand looks to expand its global retail presence and and strengthen its direct-to-consumer business.
Brevel expands into plant cell culture with coffee cell-culture partnership
Israeli climate biotech company Brevel is extending its illuminated fermentation technology into the plant cell culture sector through a new collaboration with coffee cell-culture specialist Coffeesai.
Celebrating innovation: Sparkfe's portable coffee grinder
Sparkfe director Alfred Chen discusses their integration of advanced technology, sustainability and a profound grasp of contemporary coffee culture.
Wacaco launches compact manual coffee brewer Prestina
Portable coffee equipment brand Wacaco has launched Prestina, a manual immersion coffee brewer.
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.
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