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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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.
UK government confirms under-16 energy drinks ban
The UK government has confirmed plans to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England from April 2027, subject to parliamentary approval.
Drinks producers and retailers urge Welsh government to act on DRS delays
Major drinks manufacturers and grocery retailers have called on the Welsh government to appoint an administrator for Wales’ DRS by the end of July.
AVA appoints new board of directors
The Automatic Vending Association (AVA) has appointed a new board of directors, bringing together representatives from across the vending and automated retail sector.
NAMA appoints Nestlé Professional Solutions executive Michael Schwartz as board chair
The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) has appointed Michael Schwartz as chair of its board of directors for 2026-27.
How vending can make greener choices easier
Vending machines have historically offered limited product information for customers, with purchase choices based on what can be seen behind the glass.
Crispy Green expands operations to support growth across retail and vending channels
Crispy Green has expanded its operations in Fairfield, New Jersey, as the freeze-dried fruit snack company looks to support growing demand across supermarket, e-commerce, foodservice and vending channels.
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