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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July 2025: Key updates from the vending, coffee and water sectors
Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from some of our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.
Start-up spotlight: Chai GPTea
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 opens new autonomous smart store in California
VenHub Global, a company specialising in AI-powered autonomous retail, has announced the installation of a new smart store in California, US.
Smart fridges reshape the future of unattended retail
Leading the charge in the new age of unattended retail, smart fridges offer convenience for customers and streamlined operations for owners.
Chai GPTea rolls out automated chai machines across workspaces
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.
June 2025: Key updates from the vending, coffee and water sectors
Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.
Boost raises €16m in Series B to expand unattended retail tech globally
Boost has secured €16 million in Series B funding to support its international expansion and product development in the unattended retail sector.
Cantaloupe to be acquired by 365 Retail Markets in $848m deal
Self-service commerce technology provider Cantaloupe has agreed to be acquired by 365 Retail Markets in an all-cash deal worth approximately $848 million.
May 2025: Key updates from the vending, coffee and water sectors
Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.
Five Star purchases select operations from Premium Solutions
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has expanded its service footprint in Central Tennessee and South-Central Kentucky through the acquisition of key operations from Premium Solutions.
Start-up spotlight: Apex Order Pickup Solutions
Smart food lockers: A technology transforming the order pickup experience for both operators and customers. Refreshment spoke with Kent Savage, founder and executive chairman of Apex Order Pickup Solutions to find out more.
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