Category: Vending

No more commuting to your local shop or rooting through your pocket for spare change to buy a chocolate bar or packet of crips. The world as we know it is constantly changing and we are on the journey of one day becoming a completely cashless society the world of vending is opening a new […]

Are you a snacker, cold drinks kind of person, or both? Does your business already have vending solutions? Are you tired of having unreliable vending machines? The need for vending is in a cycle of constant demand by businesses. However, if they’re only working 20%, 30% of the time, companies should be looking elsewhere.  This […]

The Hospital Caterers Association is right around the corner, and we are looking forward to exhibiting at this year’s event. Why are we exhibiting? This is the only event dedicated to NHS and hospital catering, decision-makers from over 82% of acute UK NHS Trusts attend the event, unrivalled networking opportunities and a chance to show […]

It doesn’t matter how old you are, where you are in the world, throughout your life you will have used a vending machine to indulge yourself in your favourite snacks and drinks. However, as time moves on so has vending. So… now we know where we are with vending technology, what is this way of […]

Have you ever wondered about the science, technology and what makes a product function? You may have, but let’s talk about one particular product, the vending machine. Vending machines date all the way back to the 1st century. Long before the days of contactless payments and facial recognition. It was all about the coin-operated machine […]

From eating hot dogs and meatballs at Ikea to enjoying burgers on a grill during summertime. So many moments that feel quintessential parts of our lives are experienced through food. So… now that plant-based food is blowing up literally everywhere, would we ever have to imagine what a meat-free world would look like? Probably not. However, […]

We know that helping to promote healthier eating and drinking is important, it is also crucial that we improve the user experience. At Refreshment Systems we’re not just driving the technological revolution in vending, we have also developed a new way for you to provide patients with food and drink whilst also improving efficiency.  The RSL Nightingale Ward Beverage Trolley […]

Will the day come where vending machines aren’t needed (or as much)? You will find the answer as this blog develops. Vending machines have come a long way since the early days, but as technology has developed a lot faster, the vending industry has found itself in a position that wouldn’t have been possible for […]

Could you walk into a business and not come across a vending machine? It’s almost a guarantee that there is a vending machine around the corner from you. However, in some cases, there are multiple machines in one place. For example, the usual 3 are a hot drink, cold drinks and a snack machine. When […]

When you are looking for a new vending machine one of the first things you have to consider is what you want from your machine. Thinking about what type of industry you’re in, the types of snacks and drinks you want to put in identifying key requirements will help determine which option is the right […]