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.
Research
Coffee & tea

IoT

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.

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.

Nayax and Seco unveil smart payment-enabled solutions for OEMs
Nayax and Seco have announced a strategic partnership aimed at embedding Nayax’s payment platform into Seco’s Internet of Things devices.
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