Coffee imports spared from new Brazil tariffs

July 17, 2026

The National Coffee Association welcomed a decision by the U.S. Trade Representative to exempt coffee, including unflavored instant coffee, from tariffs…

NAMA opens nominations for 2026 Coffee Legend Award

July 16, 2026

The National Automatic Merchandising Association is accepting nominations for its 2026 Coffee Legend of the Year Award, which honors individuals who have…

Dutch fuel retailer Tamoil adds smart coffee kiosks

July 14, 2026

Tamoil Netherlands has introduced EnRoute smart coffee kiosks at two of its unstaffed fuel stations, according to a Mobility Energy report, expanding food and…

Smart fridges drive Britain's vending boom

May 27, 2026

The UK vending, coffee service and automated retail industry generated about $5.1 billion in revenue in 2025, according to the Automatic Vending Association…

Deploying a strong AI vending machine: 5 rules to follow

In the vending industry, innovative companies are combining artificial intelligence with self-service to make a once futuristic idea to expand convenience and…

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This is What BreaktimeTV Can Do At Your Market, Vending Bank, Workplace and More

BreaktimeTV (BTV) transforms breakrooms, micro markets, and shared spaces into engaging digital media networks that drive same-store sales, deliver workplace…

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Tribe Coffee debuts solar-powered Jeep Espresso Bar

May 7, 2026

San Diego-based Tribe Coffee recently showcased its automated, solar-powered Jeep Coffee Wagon at The NAMA Show in Los Angeles, according to a press release…

Elite Robots takes barista kiosk to the world stage

May 1, 2026

China-based Elite Robots has introduced RoboBarista, a fully autonomous coffee kiosk designed for high-traffic environments such as hotels, offices and transit…

Anno Robot to demo robotic solutions at Shanghai trade show

April 30, 2026

Anno Robot plans to showcase its AI-powered robotic arms and smart retail solutions at the 2026 Shanghai International Humanoid Robots and Supply Chain…

Unity Coffee closes funding to develop automated retail platform

April 22, 2026

U.K.-based Unity Coffee, founded by former Costa and Coffee Nation executive Scott Martin, has raised $2.7 million in a second funding round following pilot…

Coffee remains the most popular drink in the US

April 15, 2026

Nearly 195 million American adults drink coffee each week, making it the most popular beverage in the United States, according to the Spring 2026 National…

Anno Robots intros automated barista machine

April 10, 2026

Chinese tech company Anno Robot has developed a vending kiosk equipped with six-axis robotic arms designed to replicate barista techniques and deliver a more…

VendGO seeks to reshape the breakroom experience

April 7, 2026

Atlanta-based vending services company VendGO is working to create a more engaging breakroom experience by offering customized workplace solutions, according…

Buc-ee's rolling out specialty coffee vending

March 30, 2026

Roadside retail phenomenon Buc-ees is expanding its beverage offerings through a partnership with Costa Coffee, introducing automated coffee kiosks at…

BreaktimeTV Appoints Former Five Star CRO Greg McCall to Advisory Board

After helping grow Five Star Breaktime Solutions into one of the nation's leading convenience services operators, industry veteran Greg McCall joins…

Iconic British phone boxes to become vending machines

February 26, 2026

Plans submitted to the Canterbury City Council in the county of Kent, England, propose repurposing two iconic red phone boxes into a vending machine and a grab…

Five Star completes Krodel buy

February 13, 2026

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Five Star Breaktime Solutions has completed its acquisition of the vending and coffee operations of Jasper, Ind.-based Krodel Vending.

EV charging stations provide a built-in customer base

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Charging stations are growing in popularity and they present a major opportunity for vending operators.

CoffeeBot Malaysia intros gamified vending machines

December 22, 2025

CoffeeBot Malaysia, a smart coffee vending company, has partnered with digital engagement company OneOne to provide gamified vending machines. There are 4…

Tech 2 Success Unveils Integration of OCS E-Commerce Platform with 365 Retail Markets’ 365 VMS Platform

Tech 2 Success LLC, a leading provider of secure cloud , digital marketing and IT solutions, is thrilled to announce the integration of its innovative OCS…