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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Interview: Connect Vending’s Elyas Coutts on the rise of healthy workplace vending in the UK
Connect Vending's CEO, Elyas Coutts, discusses how employee expectations are shifting, which healthier categories are performing best and how technologies such as micro-markets and smart fridges are reshaping workplace refreshments.
“Better to light a candle than curse the darkness” – Waiākea CEO Ryan Emmons on tackling packaging’s imperfect realities
CEO and co-founder Ryan Emmons discusses how the Hawaii-based company expanded from a local start-up into a B Corp–certified brand promoting circular packaging and community impact.
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.
Interview: Expocacer president on sustainability, traceability and the future of coffee
Simão Pedro de Lima shares insights into Expocacer’s approach to sustainability, the certifications that matter and how operators can better communicate ethical credentials to their customers.
Filtering the future: Tackling water quality with smart filtration solutions
Experts from across the water filtration industry share insights on tackling contaminants like PFAS and limescale, and explain how the right system can boost water’s taste, safety and overall quality.
Start-up spotlight: Apex Order Pickup Solutions
Smart food lockers: A technology transforming the order pickup experience for both operators and customers. Refreshment spoke with Kent Savage, founder and executive chairman of Apex Order Pickup Solutions to find out more.
AI in vending: Powering a smarter retail experience
Refreshment spoke to Aslak de Silva, CEO of Selfly Store, about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the vending industry.
Start-up spotlight: Kaffe Bueno
Kaffe Bueno transforms spent coffee grounds into ingredients for industries ranging from personal care to nutraceuticals.
Interview: Think:Water presents RO and filtration technologies at Aquatech 2025
At Aquatech Amsterdam 2025, Refreshment spoke with Matteo Bonardello, CEO of Think:Water.
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