Coffee Service News & Media

Self-service is evolving: Say hello to the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show!

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Self-Service Innovation Summit is now the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show (ARKI), an event focused on the future of automated retail, December…

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AI-powered coffee kiosk aims to redefine vending

April 17, 2025

CERĒS Robo Coffee Shop, a smart kiosk utilizing artificial intelligence to prepare specialty coffee beverages, has been introduced as a potential evolution of…

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Don Francisco's coffee launches limited-edition chocolate raspberry flavor

March 21, 2025

Don Francisco's Coffee has released a limited-edition Chocolate Raspberry flavor, a medium roast blend of 100% Arabica beans featuring chocolate and raspberry…

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Five Star Breaktime Solutions expands Louisiana, Texas footprint

March 14, 2025

Five Star Breaktime Solutions, a provider of unattended food and beverage solutions, has acquired the Canteen franchise of Wilmore Snack Sales, a family-owned…

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Nayax acquires UPPay, expands Latin American presence

February 28, 2025

Nayax Ltd. has acquired UPPay, a Brazil-based digital payment and telemetry provider for self-service coffee machines, according to a press release. This move…

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Automated coffee bar brews success for British Columbia businesses

February 21, 2025

An automated coffee bar, launched at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, is proving popular with staff and visitors, while also…

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Five Star Breaktime Solutions expands Ohio presence with KBS Vending acquisition

February 17, 2025

Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired KBS Vending, LLC, further strengthening its position in the Dayton, Ohio, breakroom market, vending and office…

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Costa Coffee adds tea to 7K UK Express machines

February 13, 2025

Costa Coffee has expanded its menu to include tea at its 7,000 Express machines across the U.K., according to a Grocery Gazette report.

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The impact of location on vending machine success

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Vending machines are evolving to meet diverse needs in various locations, offering tailored solutions for enhanced convenience.

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Lavazza, Lamborghini team up for exclusive coffee blend

January 22, 2025

Italian coffee roaster Lavazza and luxury car manufacturer Lamborghini have launched a limited-edition coffee blend, according to a press release. This…

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Delio Vending brings more micro markets to Dallas-Fort Worth

January 22, 2025

Delio Vending & Coffee Services, a vending and coffee service company based in Carrollton, Texas, is expanding its micro market services across the…

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SipWithMe announces enhancements to multifamily coffee services

January 22, 2025

WithMe Inc., the parent company of SipWithMe, a provider of coffee services for multifamily properties, has developed several enhancements to its offerings.

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Nourcy enhances dining experience at Québec City Airport

January 14, 2025

Nourcy, a Quebec-based food service provider, is enhancing the dining experience at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, according to a press…

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Performance Food Group standardizes fleet management with Trimble

December 3, 2024

Performance Food Group, a North American food and foodservice distributor, has chosen Trimble as its sole fleet management provider, according to a press…

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Shanghai Hi-Dolphin's Cofe+ Robot Café earns 4 rounds of funding in one week

October 24, 2024

Shanghai Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology Co., Ltd., the developer of the Cofe+ Robot Café, has secured multiple rounds of funding within one week from Chinese…

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Costa Coffee debuts sleek robotic coffee shop in the UK, US

October 4, 2024

U.K.-based Costa Coffee has launched a fully automated, AI-powered coffee shop, reportedly capable of meeting or surpassing barista quality, according to a…

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Shanghai robot baristas brew coffee at the touch of a button

October 3, 2024

Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology's Cofe+ kiosk has launched in Shanghai, offering a fully automated, self-sufficient solution for café owners, according to a Tech…

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Flavia launches Lavazza Lattes for café-quality lattes in the office

October 2, 2024

Flavia, the workplace beverage system, has launched Lavazza Lattes, a line of single-serve lattes, according to a press release.

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Five Star Breaktime Solutions expands with Aiden Alexander Vending acquisition

June 3, 2024

Five Star Breaktime Solutions, a provider of breakroom hospitality services, has acquired Aiden Alexander Vending, LLC.

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Office coffee service market to grow by $1.23B by 2028

May 31, 2024

The office coffee service market is slated to grow by $1.23 billion by 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.47% during…

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