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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Santos launches I-Grind #67 coffee grinder
French coffee equipment manufacturer Santos has introduced a new addition to its product lineup with the launch of the I-Grind #67.
Vivreau introduces new water dispenser aimed at reducing plastic waste
Vivreau, a sustainable water solutions provider in North America, has launched its new Extra C-Tap water dispenser.
Local Kitchens raises $40m from General Catalyst to expand tech-enabled multi-brand restaurant model
Local Kitchens, a tech-enabled restaurant company, has raised $40m in a new funding round led by venture capital firm General Catalyst.
Rohlik Group secures $170m to expand online grocery services across Europe
Rohlik Group, a European food retail technology and online grocery company, has secured $170m in growth capital.
GlobalConnect acquires anti-theft system company Theft Detective
GlobalConnect has acquired Theft Detective, an automated video monitoring system designed for unattended retail environments.
Design agency Layer introduces new coffee machine for Korean brand Kanu
Design agency Layer has introduced Pebble, a new coffee machine for Korean coffee brand Kanu.
Stuart and Nash partner to enhance last-mile delivery
Stuart has teamed up with Nash to optimise local delivery operations for merchants in restaurants, grocery, retail and e-commerce sectors.
GrubMarket acquires food supply chain software service provider Parsemony
GrubMarket acquired Parsemony, a provider of enterprise software services.
Wacaco introduces ground coffee portable espresso machine
Wacaco Company has introduced its latest ground coffee portable espresso machine, the Minipresso GR2.
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.
Versuni unveils new line of espresso and coffee machines
Versuni North America has announced a new portfolio of semi- and full-automatic espresso and coffee machines. Among the new products are...
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