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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VenHub opens second Las Vegas facility to accelerate autonomous store rollout
VenHub has opened a second and larger production and assembly facility in Las Vegas, expanding its manufacturing capacity as demand for its autonomous Smart Store technology continues to grow.
Bioaugmentation: Unlocking clean water goals
In this article, Canadian-based company Bionetix International highlights the significant potential of bioaugmentation to help governments and businesses alike achieve their water quality goals.
De Jong Duke launches Nio Next coffee machine with fresh milk system
De Jong Duke has launched Nio Next, a new fully automatic bean-to-cup coffee machine designed for workplaces, public environments and other high-volume professional settings.
Emerging contaminants and solutions: How filtration is adapting to new water challenges
For this feature, Refreshment asked a number of experts in the water filtration sector to share their insights on the most prevalent ECs in our water today, and the technologies and solutions that could help to manage them.
Nayax launches PIN-enabled payment terminal for expanding unattended retail market
Nayax has launched a new Android-based payment terminal designed to support the growing demand for secure, higher-value transactions across the UK’s unattended retail and self-service sectors.
Iceland Foods selects Envipco for UK reverse vending machine rollout
Envipco has signed a final agreement with Iceland Foods to supply reverse vending machines (RVMs) across the retailer’s UK store network ahead of the launch of the country's deposit return scheme (DRS) in October 2027.
AI, automation and sustainability take centre stage at Venditalia 2026
Automation, frictionless retail and sustainability emerged as defining themes at Venditalia 2026, as the vending and unattended retail sectors gathered in Rimini, Italy, to showcase the technologies shaping the future of consumer convenience.
Finix launches unattended payment terminal for self-service retail
Payment technology company Finix has launched a new unattended payment terminal designed for self-service and semi-attended retail environments.
Mini Melts, Magnum partner on US vending machine expansion
Mini Melts USA has partnered with The Magnum Ice Cream Company to expand the availability of frozen treats through a nationwide roll-out of branded vending machines in the US.
365 Retail Markets completes acquisition of Cantaloupe
365 Retail Markets has completed its acquisition of Cantaloupe, a global provider of end-to-end self-service commerce technology, following the deal’s initial announcement in June last year.
Interview: Connect Vending’s Elyas Coutts on the rise of healthy workplace vending in the UK
Connect Vending's CEO, Elyas Coutts, discusses how employee expectations are shifting, which healthier categories are performing best and how technologies such as micro-markets and smart fridges are reshaping workplace refreshments.
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