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Cantaloupe unveils Go Micro for micro markets
Cantaloupe unveils Go Micro for micro markets

Cantaloupe has introduced the a new self-service kiosk, named Go Micro, aimed at helping operators to start or scale their micro market business.

Micro markets
AI in vending: Powering a smarter retail experience
AI in vending: Powering a smarter retail experience

Refreshment spoke to Aslak de Silva, CEO of Selfly Store, about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the vending industry.

Exclusives
RedyRef launches RFID-enabled smart fridge in Texas
RedyRef launches RFID-enabled smart fridge in Texas

Redyref has launched its new RFID-refrigerated vending machine in Austin, Texas.

Vending
Five Star boosts Ohio footprint with KBS Vending acquisition
Five Star boosts Ohio footprint with KBS Vending acquisition

Five Star Breaktime Solutions has announced the acquisition of KBS Vending for an undisclosed sum.

Vending
Poppi faces backlash over influencer vending machine stunt
Poppi faces backlash over influencer vending machine stunt

Poppi is facing criticism following its recent marketing campaign involving branded vending machines gifted to influencers.

Vending
Asda trials automated free sample vending machine at Pilsworth store
Asda trials automated free sample vending machine at Pilsworth store

Asda has introduced its first automated free sample vending machine at its Pilsworth store in Bury, UK.

Soft drinks
Opinion: How vending businesses can thrive in the UK leisure sector
Opinion: How vending businesses can thrive in the UK leisure sector

Kelly Poon, founder of Panda Fluff, a UK-based candy floss vending machine manufacturer, highlights the key trends shaping the industry.

Vending
Iceland Foods unveils 'world's first' mince pie vending machine
Iceland Foods unveils 'world's first' mince pie vending machine

Iceland Foods has unveiled the 'world’s first' mince pie vending machine in Liverpool, UK, installed outside its store in Williamson Square.

Vending
Necta rebrands vending range with launch of Gusto 8 Lift
Necta rebrands vending range with launch of Gusto 8 Lift

Necta has renamed its entire vending range, introducing the Gusto 8 Lift as the first model in a new series of Snack & Food machines.

Vending
Tomra introduces R2 reverse vending machine for smaller stores
Tomra introduces R2 reverse vending machine for smaller stores

Tomra has introduced a new reverse vending machine (RVM), called TOMRA R2.

Reverse vending
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