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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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.
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.
Nomadic debuts UK’s first chilled yogurt bar
Nomadic, a UK-based convenience food brand, is entering the snacking market with its Yogurt & Oat Bar – the country’s first chilled yogurt bar.
October 2025: Key updates from the vending, coffee and water sectors
Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from some of our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.
Selecta appoints Venkie Shantaram as new CEO
Swiss self-serve retail company Selecta Group has appointed Venkie Shantaram as its new chief executive officer, following a leadership transition period led by Michael Rauch.
VMFS USA launches ad-enabled and secure touchscreen vending machines
US-based vending machine manufacturer VMFS USA has expanded its line-up with touchscreen vending machines featuring digital advertising capabilities and advanced ID verification.
September 2025: Key updates from the vending, coffee and water sectors
Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from some of our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.
August 2025: Key updates from the vending, coffee and water sectors
Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from some of our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.
Coca-Cola rolls out AI-powered Coke&GO coolers across New Zealand
Coca-Cola Oceania and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners New Zealand (CCEP NZ) are expanding their AI-enabled vending technology with the nationwide rollout of Coke&GO smart coolers.
SEC charges pair in $275m water vending machine Ponzi scheme
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Washington state businessman Ryan Wear and his companies, Water Station Management and Creative Technologies, for allegedly running two related Ponzi-like schemes.
Canteen agrees to $6.94m settlement over vending machine charges
Canteen, operated by Compass Group USA, has agreed to a $6.94 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging certain vending machines charged more than the displayed price for purchases made with credit, debit or prepaid cards.
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