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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Watercoolers
European water dispensers surge in value as market shifts beyond basics
Akos Petri, managing director of Zenith Global Commercial, explores how challenger brands, functional hydration and strong digital reputation strategies are shaping the industry’s future.
Review: Watercoolers Europe 2025
Refreshment editor Rafaela Sousa takes us through her favourite moments from this year’s dynamic event.
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.
WHA appoints new chair and deputy chair following AGM
The Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (WHA) has confirmed changes to its leadership team following its Annual General Meeting (AGM), held near Solihull last Thursday, 25 September.
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.
Water in the workplace: Choosing the right dispenser
Refreshment's Bryony Andrews spoke to a number of specialists in water filtration to find out what should employers consider when choosing a water dispensing system for a workplace setting.
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.
Global Water Drinks Awards 2025: Meet the judges – Ruriko Suzuki
The FoodBev Awards team is pleased to introduce the first judge of its 2025 Global Water Drinks Awards judging panel.
Ecozy launches smart ice and water dispenser with app and voice control
Home appliance brand Ecozy has released what it calls the world’s first smart ice and water dispenser, combining touch-free dispensing with app and voice control features.
Touch-free dispensing: How watercoolers are going high-tech
Refreshment magazine editor Bryony Andrews spoke to some successful forerunners of touch-free service in high-traffic areas.
Nearly 500,000 plastic bottles removed as Brita and LTA promote refill-first model
Brita and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) have eliminated 481,000 single-use plastic bottles from UK tennis events over the past two years.
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