Envipco has signed a final agreement with Iceland Foods to supply reverse vending machines (RVMs) across the retailer’s UK store network ahead of the launch of the country's deposit return scheme (DRS) in October 2027.

Automation, frictionless retail and sustainability emerged as defining themes at Venditalia 2026, as the vending and unattended retail sectors gathered in Rimini, Italy, to showcase the technologies shaping the future of consumer convenience.

Payment technology company Finix has launched a new unattended payment terminal designed for self-service and semi-attended retail environments.

Mini Melts USA has partnered with The Magnum Ice Cream Company to expand the availability of frozen treats through a nationwide roll-out of branded vending machines in the US.

365 Retail Markets has completed its acquisition of Cantaloupe, a global provider of end-to-end self-service commerce technology, following the deal’s initial announcement in June last year.

Connect Vending's CEO, Elyas Coutts, discusses how employee expectations are shifting, which healthier categories are performing best and how technologies such as micro-markets and smart fridges are reshaping workplace refreshments.

Economic uncertainty, rising costs and inflation are squeezing the hospitality sector – and operators are turning to new technology to stay ahead.

Exchange for Change has confirmed that a flat 20p deposit will apply to all in-scope containers when the Deposit Return Scheme launches across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland in October 2027.

Tenzo, a real-time data and analytics platform for hospitality operators, has secured a $5 million first close of its Series A extension round, led by Edge VC.

Lavit has launched a new range of single-serve drinkmakers for office environments, alongside an expanded portfolio of partner beverage brands.

Berlin-based soft drinks brand Holy has launched an adjustable flavour system, introducing a new 'Syrup Bottle' designed to let consumers control drink intensity at the point of consumption.

HeroVend has launched a cloud-based vending intelligence platform designed to give operators real-time visibility over sales, inventory and performance across their machines.