Coffee Service News & Media

Oli Robotics targets 20K locations with robotic coffee shops

September 11, 2026

Oli Robotics has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered robotic coffee shop designed to serve specialty beverages in hotels, supermarkets, airports and…

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Starbucks to launch dedicated vending machines across Japan

September 10, 2026

Starbucks Corp. and Suntory Beverage & Food will begin introducing Starbucks-branded vending machines across Japan in mid-September, according to a press…

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Eboca, CDA form partnership to share vending expertise

September 10, 2026

Spanish vending company Eboca and Italian vending operator CDA, or Cattelan Distributori Automatici, have formed a partnership to exchange knowledge about the…

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Lavazza Professional to deploy 600-plus self-service coffee machines across UK

September 4, 2026

Lavazza Professional is rolling out more than 600 self-service coffee machines across Motor Fuel Group locations in the United Kingdom under a new partnership…

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Tao Bin expands menu with premium drinks, celebrity collaborations

August 20, 2026

Thai beverage vending operator Tao Bin has introduced specialty machines offering premium coffee and matcha drinks across Thailand, according to a Minime…

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JD.com opens 24-hour robotic coffee shop in Beijing

August 19, 2026

JD.com's 7Fresh Coffee has opened what it describes as the world's first 24-hour intelligent unmanned coffee shop, bringing robotic drink preparation to…

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Manna Coffee raises $1.25M to expand autonomous kiosk network

August 14, 2026

Manna Coffee has announced a $1.25 million seed funding round at a $15 million pre-money valuation as it looks to expand its autonomous coffee kiosk business…

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Crane launches connected coffee machine range in Europe

August 7, 2026

Crane Convenience has introduced a new generation of coffee machines for the U.K. and European markets, according to a press release, emphasizing updated…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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