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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Popeyes becomes first fast food chain to implement AI drive-thrus in UK
US fried chicken chain Popeyes is bringing AI to its drive-thru operations in the UK, becoming the first QSR brand in to do so.
Zamp acquires Starbucks brand rights and stores in Brazil for BRL 120m
Brazilian restaurant group Zamp has agreed to purchase the rights to operate the Starbucks brand and some stores in the country.
Utz launches new Mike’s Hot Honey Extra Hot potato chips
Utz, a US-based salty snack food brand, has collaborated once again with Mike’s Hot Honey to launch the new extra-hot potato chips...
Mondelēz introduces first-ever gluten-free Chips Ahoy! cookie
Mondelēz International has launched the first-ever certified gluten-free chocolate chip cookie under its Chips Ahoy! brand. Scheduled to...
Pringles expands portfolio with new spicy flavours
Kellogg's has expanded its Pringles portfolio with a new range of spicy flavours, called Hot. Pringles Hot is available in five variants:...
Urban Eat unveils food-to-go unit
Urban Eat has introduced Smart Retail Solution, a self-contained food-to-go unit with a chiller and pre-programmed microwave, aimed at...
Subway acquired by private equity firm Roark
Fast food chain Subway has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Roark Capital, a private equity firm boasting $37...
Vollrath introduces touchless, self-serve salad bar
The Vollrath Company has introduced the SerVue, a touchless, refrigerated, self-serve salad bar. SerVue uses sensors to automatically...
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