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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Starbucks and Suntory to roll out Japan’s first Starbucks-only vending machines
Starbucks and Suntory Beverage & Food are set to introduce Japan’s first vending machines dedicated exclusively to Starbucks beverages.
Eboca and CDA form cultural twinning to share vending industry expertise
Eboca and CDA have formalised a partnership to promote knowledge-sharing, innovation and collaboration across the vending industry
Leisure vending: Why venues are turning to self-service
Self-service offerings can provide a uniquely complementary service for venues such as cinemas, gyms and family entertainment centres, reports Refreshment editor Bryony Andrews.
NAMA opens speaker submissions for 2027 show
The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) has opened speaker submissions for The NAMA Show 2027, which will take place from 5-7 May in New Orleans, US.
Exchange for Change sets 0p fee for first 15 months of UK DRS
Exchange for Change has announced a stepped producer fee structure for the UK's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), with fees for all eligible drinks containers set at 0p for the first 15 months of operation.
Interview: 365 Retail Markets and Cantaloupe unite for a connected retail future
Jeff Dumbrell, chief revenue officer at 365 Retail Markets, speaks to Refreshment about the rationale behind the acquisition, the priorities for integration and how data, AI and automation could shape the next phase of the sector.
Sweet Robo launches automated Icee candy floss machines
Sweet Robo has partnered with Santa Cruz Fun Foods to commercially launch a range of automated machines that turn Icee flavours into freshly spun cotton candy.
Five Star acquires Weber Custom Vending to expand Ohio operations
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired Weber Custom Vending, a vending and micro market operator serving the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton regions of Ohio, US.
Fresh & Ready Foods recalls breakfast burritos sold in vending machines over undeclared soy
The recall was initiated after two customers reported finding sausage in burritos labelled as vegetarian.
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.
iSqueeze partners with Smoodi to introduce automated smoothie stations in UK
Fresh juice machine provider iSqueeze has partnered with US beverage technology company Smoodi to bring automated self-service smoothie stations to UK retailers.
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