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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Apex expands smart food locker line with new OrderHQ Array Series
Apex Order Pickup Solutions has launched its new modular and scalable OrderHQ Array Series, designed to streamline off-premises order handoff in any restaurant layout.
Cuzen unveils commercial matcha machine
Cuzen Matcha has launched the Cuzen Matcha Maker Pro, a commercial-grade machine designed to handle matcha preparation in busy cafés, restaurants, hotels and workplaces.
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and DFW Airport roll out smart recycling bins
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) have installed four AI-powered recycling bins to improve waste management and sustainability at the airport.
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.
Interview: Think:Water presents RO and filtration technologies at Aquatech 2025
At Aquatech Amsterdam 2025, Refreshment spoke with Matteo Bonardello, CEO of Think:Water.
Horeca innovation: How automation is transforming hot beverage service
Bryony Andrews explores how automated beverage machines are transforming Horeca with efficiency, quality and innovation in hot beverages.
Vendon launches IoT solution for espresso machine monitoring
Vendon has introduced an IoT-based monitoring system for traditional espresso machines.
Deliverect boosts in-store efficiency with Tabesto kiosk acquisition
Food tech company Deliverect has announced the acquisition of Tabesto, an all-in-one restaurant and fast-food ordering and payment kiosk....
Voyage Foods set to open 284,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Ohio
Voyage Foods will open a manufacturing facility in Mason, Ohio, to produce its bean-free coffee, cocoa-free chocolate and nut-free spreads.
