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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Austria’s DRS marks successful first year with over 1.2 billion containers returned
Austria’s nationwide Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has completed its first year with strong public support and impressive collection results, surpassing 1.2 billion returned PET bottles and aluminium cans by the end of November.
TÜV Rheinland hosts first Coffee Machines & Appliances Summit in Hong Kong
TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong hosted its first Coffee Machines & Appliances Summit on 28 November, highlighting rising safety, regulatory, and cybersecurity challenges in modern household appliances.
PayRange acquires KioSoft to expand cashless solutions for unattended retail
PayRange, a mobile-first commerce platform for unattended retail, has acquired KioSoft Technologies, a global provider of cashless payment and IoT solutions, for an undisclosed sum.
Ecozy launches four-in-one touchscreen espresso machine
Ecozy has introduced the Brezzano Elite, a new four-in-one touchscreen espresso machine designed to offer barista-style coffee making at home.
Review: Watercoolers Europe 2025
Refreshment editor Rafaela Sousa takes us through her favourite moments from this year’s dynamic event.
Bixolon partners with iMedia to support rollout of GreenBottle recycling kiosks in Poland
Bixolon Europe has partnered with Polish IT company iMedia and systems integrator Hant to supply receipt printing technology for GreenBottle, a nationwide network of reverse vending machines collecting PET bottles and cans.
Selecta Group faces antitrust lawsuit from minority lenders
A group of minority first-lien lenders has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Selecta Group, alleging that the vending giant and a cohort of majority creditors carried out a secretive restructuring that unlawfully disadvantaged non-participating noteholders.
Oatly introduces new oat drink for automated coffee machines, Baristamatic
Oatly has launched Oatly Baristamatic, a newly developed oat drink created specifically for automated coffee machines.
Worldline and Deliverect expand self-ordering kiosk rollout in the UK
Worldline and Deliverect have expanded their partnership to deploy smart self-ordering kiosks across hospitality businesses in the UK.
Mahlkönig enters home espresso market with Xenia launch
Mahlkönig, the German manufacturer known for its professional coffee grinders, has entered the home espresso market with the relaunch of the Xenia machine following its acquisition of Xenia Espresso.
Kismile launches precision drip coffee maker with hot and cold brew modes
Kismile has released its new Precision Drip Coffee Maker, designed to deliver café-style coffee at home through advanced temperature control and user-friendly features.
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