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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Trends for 2025: What is next for vending and water dispensing?
Refreshment spoke with industry leaders about the trends shaping vending and water dispensing in 2025.
IVS Group acquires vending business Sentil from Jofermar Corporation
IVS Group has announced the acquisition of Jofermar's vending business, Sentil, through its subsidiary, D.A.V. S.L (IVS Iberica).
New EVA board member elected at Le Forum-EVEX in Cannes
Le Forum-EVEX 2024, held from 16-18 October in Cannes, France, attracted over 500 participants from 26 countries.
Rhea brings innovative and sustainable coffee break solutions to Vendex North 2024
Rhea will be present at Vendex North (Booth 53-54-55), a prestigious vending industry event for the UK and Northern European markets.
Opinion: How IoT is revolutionising smart vending and driving growth
Nick Earle, CEO of Eseye, a pioneer in IoT connectivity solutions, delves into how IoT is reshaping this sector in ways never seen before.
Necta rebrands vending range with launch of Gusto 8 Lift
Necta has renamed its entire vending range, introducing the Gusto 8 Lift as the first model in a new series of Snack & Food machines.
Opinion: UK vending industry – Evolving to meet B2B demands in food and beverage
David Llewellyn, CEO of AVA, provides further insights into the on-going transformation within the industry.
Tomra introduces R2 reverse vending machine for smaller stores
Tomra has introduced a new reverse vending machine (RVM), called TOMRA R2.
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.
Boost joins EVA to enhance unattended retail
Boost, an unattended retail solution company based in Zürich, Switzerland, has joined the EVA to strengthen its presence in the sector.
Le Forum-EVEX to attract record attendance in Cannes this October
Le Forum-EVEX is set to take place in Cannes, France, from 16 to 18 October.
