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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Europe’s water dispenser base surpasses 6.6 million units, report finds
Europe’s installed base of water dispensers exceeded 6.6 million units in 2025, increasing by around 2% year on year, according to new data from Zenith Global Commercial.
Coffee sector supports 3.8m jobs across EU27, ECF report finds
A new report from the European Coffee Federation (ECF) has highlighted the economic role of coffee across Europe and its links with producing countries.
Coffee surpasses bottled water as America’s top daily beverage, NCA reports
A new report from the National Coffee Association (NCA) shows that 66% of American adults now drink coffee every day, up nearly 7% since 2020 and eclipsing daily consumption of tea, juice, soda and bottled water.
EVA report highlights revenue recovery in European vending and OCS sector
The European vending and OCS industry has recovered its revenue, exceeding pre-pandemic levels for the first time since 2019.
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