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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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.
The Grinder Lab unveils high-precision manual coffee grinder
The Grinder Lab has launched a high-precision manual coffee grinder, named TGL-747.
Nayax acquires Brazilian telemetry provider UPPay for $5.3m
Nayax has acquired UPPay, a Brazilian telemetry provider for self-service coffee machines, for BRL 32.75 million (approx. $5.3 million).
Evoca Group expands with new branch in the Netherlands
Evoca Group has announced the opening of Evoca Nederland, a new commercial branch in Gorinchem, the Netherlands.
De'Longhi names CEO for professional coffee division as part of management reshuffle
De'Longhi has announced a restructuring of its professional coffee leadership team.
Wittenborg marks 100 years with launch of W100 coffee machine
Wittenborg is celebrating its 100th anniversary with the release of a new premium tabletop coffee machine: the W100.
Costa Coffee expands Costa Express with tea across the UK
Costa Coffee has announced the addition of tea to its Costa Express machines across the UK.
Vendon launches IoT solution for espresso machine monitoring
Vendon has introduced an IoT-based monitoring system for traditional espresso machines.
SipWithMe introduces new machine and enhancements to multifamily coffee services
WithMe, the parent company of SipWithMe, has introduced several new enhancements to its offerings.
Simonelli Group buys stake in Swedish coffee filter machine company
Simonelli Group has acquired a stake in Swedish coffee filter machine company 3TEMP.
De’Longhi expands espresso line with three new machines
De’Longhi North America has expanded its portfolio of small appliances with the launch of three new espresso machines.

