Category: Healthcare

So many moments that feel quintessential parts of our lives are experienced through food. However, as the world is forever changing, does our relationship with food have to change? No, not if you don’t want it to. But… it’s good to know that the healthier side of food can be just as nice as those […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

These days the world of vending is synonymous with technology that breaths innovation. But how has the evolution of artificial intelligence managed to bring outdated vending machines into the modern-day? Like RSL and many other industries where the involvement of AI has taken centre stage, this cycle of tech evolution that we are all in […]

Many people come and go through hospitals on a daily basis, whether as a member of staff, a patient or visiting loved ones. With the PHE’s (Public Health England) Smokefree NHS campaign helping patients, staff and visitors to quit smoking, could this also lead the NHS into making a difference through its food and drink […]

The simple answer is yes, but let’s hear how this can be done. We have seen a lot of changes this year, many that we never thought we would see in our lifetime. One of the areas that have challenged catering teams around the country all year long, has been the ability to change their […]

Catering teams across the UK are put under huge amounts of pressure with the need to deliver a 24/7 food and beverage service to patients, staff and visitors. This coupled with the added pressure of Covid and all that it brings has seen a year of change and the need to adapt quickly. What are […]

We have seen so many developments in technology this year which makes us very excited about the future of our industry. There has been so much NPD work that has taken place, which ultimately means that we can enjoy our daily cup of coffee safely and in-line with all new health and safety requirements. Today […]