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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CONFIDA partners with Italian exhibition group to enhance Venditalia show
CONFIDA has announced a strategic partnership with the Italian Exhibition Group to further develop the Venditalia trade show.
Pentair and MSP airport team up to reduce plastic waste with new water stations
Pentair and MSP airport have partnered to provide high-quality drinking water and cut down on single-use plastic bottles.
Worldline and Antenor introduce advanced contactless payment solution for Selfly Store
Worldline and Antenor have partnered to integrate a new contactless payment solution with Selfly Store's RFID-enabled vending machines.
World Coffee Innovation Awards 2024: Meet the judges - Erwin Wetzel
Meet Erwin Wetzel, returning to the judging panel for the second consecutive year.
Decorum Vending completes upgrade with Cantaloupe card readers
UK vending operator Decorum Vending has upgraded 630 vending machines to Cantaloupe card readers.
Micromart launches autonomous micro market technology
Micromart has introduced an autonomous micro market technology aimed at transforming convenience retail.
GlobalConnect acquires anti-theft system company Theft Detective
GlobalConnect has acquired Theft Detective, an automated video monitoring system designed for unattended retail environments.
Sodexo's InReach to acquire US vending and office coffee business
Sodexo's subsidiary InReach has announced the acquisition of US vending and office coffee business Capitol Vending and Coffee.
Starbucks launches high-protein RTD coffee range
In partnership with dairy giant Arla, Starbucks has unveiled its latest innovation, a new line of high-protein coffee-based RTD...
EVA and OPC announce new joint venture
The European Vending and Coffee Service Association (EVA) has appointed Sergio Barbarisi as its new president. Barbarisi, who has been a...
Airheads unveils underwater vending machine
Perfetti Van Melle-owned confectionery brand Airheads has launched an underwater vending machine that dispenses sweets while submerged in...
