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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Espace Drive launches new automated wine locker solution
Espace Drive has introduced Cave O Vin, a range of automated lockers designed specifically for storing wine bottles at a constant temperature of 14°C.
Hi Auto raises $15m to expand AI drive-through tech for fast food chains
Israeli AI-powered voice tech start-up Hi Auto has raised $15 million in Series A funding round to accelerate the rollout of its automated drive-thru ordering system for quick-service restaurants (QSRs).
Interview: Think:Water presents RO and filtration technologies at Aquatech 2025
At Aquatech Amsterdam 2025, Refreshment spoke with Matteo Bonardello, CEO of Think:Water.
Nayax acquires Inepro Pay to strengthen Benelux operations
Nayax has acquired Inepro Pay, a Netherlands-based payment service provider, for an undisclosed sum.
Lavazza launches Tablì coffee system
Lavazza Group has introduced a preview of the Tablì system, a new solution designed to offer a '100% coffee experience'.
FEM launches Ugolini frozen drink machines for commercial use
Foodservice Equipment Marketing (FEM) has introduced the Ugolini range of frozen drink machines in the UK.
Rhea introduces fresh leaf tea and fresh milk systems at Vendex Midlands
Rhea launched two new products at Vendex Midlands, one-day vending event based in the UK.
Portugal to launch deposit return scheme in 2026
Portugal will introduce its national deposit return scheme (DRS) for single-use beverage packaging in 2026.
MyPOS expands footprint with acquisition of UK’s UTP Group
Payments company MyPOS has announced the acquisition of UK-based payment solutions provider UTP Group.
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.
