2026 outlook: How the vending and water sectors are shaping a smarter, more sustainable future

Representatives from the Automatic Vending Association (AVA), the European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA), the Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (WHA) and Zenith Global offer their insights into how technology, consumer behaviour and legislation will shape the future of automated retail and hydration.

Season's greetings from Refreshment!

Season’s greetings from Refreshment!

Crave expands frozen bakery range with Choccy Dodoughs launch

Free-from snack brand Crave is set to expand its frozen bakery range with the launch of Choccy Dodoughs in Morrisons stores from 4 January 2026.

The weight of water: How proper filtration transforms office coffee

Refreshment's Bryony Andrews spoke with several industry experts to explore how the latest water filtration technologies can improve coffee quality for both consumers and professional users.

Celsius expands UK&I range with four new flavours

Energy drink brand Celsius will launch four new fruit-flavoured, zero sugar variants in the UK and Ireland from January 2026.

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.

Evelyn launches functional snack bar formulated for PMS support

Women’s health start-up Evelyn has expanded into functional snacking with the launch of The PMS Bar.

Packaging quality control: Compulsory process or opportunity for competitive advantage?

Stefan Welker shows how modern quality control can cut waste, boost efficiency, build brand trust and create real competitive advantage.