Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from some of our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.

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.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Washington state businessman Ryan Wear and his companies, Water Station Management and Creative Technologies, for allegedly running two related Ponzi-like schemes.

Canteen, operated by Compass Group USA, has agreed to a $6.94 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging certain vending machines charged more than the displayed price for purchases made with credit, debit or prepaid cards.

Adam Stockwell, vice president of sales (UK) for 365 Retail Markets, explains how the PicoCooler Vision is bridging the gap between traditional vending and modern retail expectations.

Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from some of our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.

Founder Sandeep Heda speaks to FoodBev Media about why chai deserves the spotlight, how the machines work and what’s next for the brand.

VenHub Global, a company specialising in AI-powered autonomous retail, has announced the installation of a new smart store in California, US.

Leading the charge in the new age of unattended retail, smart fridges offer convenience for customers and streamlined operations for owners.

London-based start-up Chai GPTea is rolling out automated chai vending machines in offices and shared workspaces across the city, offering a tech-enabled alternative to conventional tea-making.

Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.

Boost has secured €16 million in Series B funding to support its international expansion and product development in the unattended retail sector.