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 […]
Throughout our podcast series, we have interviewed many long-standing Refreshment System employees about their involvement with the company. We asked questions and listened to their answers/opinions on how they have changed their working style before, during and after the UK lockdowns, how does our unique telemetry affect their job roles in the future and what […]
As the world keeps evolving, so does the vending industry. The world we live in today is run by technology; we really can’t seem to live without it and why would we? Technology is at the forefront of creating a digital revolution where everyone can be part of it. Back in 1967 when Refreshment Systems […]
As most employers will agree employee engagement and retention is their most important priority as companies want to attract and retain the best talent where ever possible. It’s not all about sales when it comes to business, it’s the people behind the scenes that make a company what it is. However, it’s not without a […]
Ethics and sustainability play a massive role in attracting customers when it comes to food and drinks choices. However, vending machines offers so much more beyond that, making it a truly unique location where people can go get their favourite snacks and drinks without commuting to the local corner shop. But is this the only […]
