Vox AI, a conversational voice AI platform designed for drive-thru and operational automation in quick-service restaurants (QSRs), has raised $8.7 million in seed funding.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill has teamed up with autonomous delivery company Zipline to test a new drone-based delivery service in the greater Dallas area.

Coca-Cola Oceania and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners New Zealand (CCEP NZ) are expanding their AI-enabled vending technology with the nationwide rollout of Coke&GO smart coolers.

McDonald’s USA has expanded its digital delivery options through a new partnership with DoorDash, allowing customers to order McDelivery directly from the company’s website without needing an app, login or account.

Home appliance brand Ecozy has released what it calls the world’s first smart ice and water dispenser, combining touch-free dispensing with app and voice control features.

Duni Group has introduced its digital reuse system, Relevo, to the Swedish foodservice market in partnership with distributor Carepa.

Zebra Technologies has agreed to acquire Elo Touch Solutions for $1.3 billion in cash, in a move that is said to expand its presence in self-service and consumer-facing technologies across multiple industries.

Coca-Cola FEMSA is investing more than BRL 600 million (approx. $110 million) into its production plant in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil.

Refreshment magazine editor Bryony Andrews spoke to some successful forerunners of touch-free service in high-traffic areas.

Hyphen has raised $25 million in a Series B funding round, with participation from restaurant chain CAVA Group.

Prefer has raised $4.2 million in an oversubscribed funding round and launched its first commercial products.