HTeaO partners with poppi on beverage duo for Fall

September 4, 2025

Iced tea franchise HTeaO has partnered with prebiotic soda brand poppi on a limited time beverage duo for Fall, according to a press release.

Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards extend call for submissions

September 3, 2025

The nominations deadline for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards has been extended to Friday, Sept. 12. This gives innovators more time…

Singapore's Chef-in-Box revolutionizes vending with hot meals

September 3, 2025

Singapore-based company Chef-in-Box has transformed the country's vending machine landscape by introducing hot, ready-to-eat meals, according to a Vulcan Post…

Kraft Heinz to split into 2 companies, citing brand complexity, shifting tastes

September 2, 2025

Kraft Heinz announced Tuesday its plan to split into two separate companies a decade after the merger that formed one of the world's largest food corporations.

Rollney launches robotic ice cream machine in Singapore

August 28, 2025

Rollney, known for its Hungarian Kurtos pastries and ice cream, has introduced its Royal Chocolate Robotic Ice Cream Machine in Singapore.

Horror icons haunt Fanta cans in Halloween promo

August 27, 2025

Fanta, Universal Pictures, and Blumhouse have have formed a global partnership to celebrate the Halloween season, bringing together four horror icons on…

Coca-Cola explores sale of Costa Coffee

August 27, 2025

Coca-Cola is considering the sale of Costa Coffee, the British coffee chain it acquired in 2018 for approximately $5.03 billion, according to a Sky News report.

Keurig Dr Pepper to acquire JDE Peet's, split into 2 independent companies

August 26, 2025

Keurig Dr Pepper will acquire JDE Peet's in an all-cash transaction valued at $16.8 billion, according to a press release.

The future of campus dining? PizzaForno thinks it’s a 24/7 pizza vending machine

On this episode of the Automation and Self Service Podcast, we're diving into one of the hottest trends in food tech: 24/7 pizza vending. My guest is Travis…

Celebrating the future of self-service: Nominations for the 2025 ARKI awards closing soon

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Nominations are closing soon for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards, a celebration of the companies, technologies and visionary innovators…

Hyphen secures $25M in series B funding to scale automated makelines

August 13, 2025

Hyphen, a foodservice technology company, has secured $25 million in Series B funding to scale its Automated Makeline, a platform for automated meal production.

Pizza vending machine market set for significant growth

July 30, 2025

The pizza vending machine market is projected to experience substantial growth, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.40% from 2025 to 2032, according to a…

Refresco appoints Steve Presley as CEO

July 23, 2025

Refresco, a global independent beverage solutions provider, has appointed Steve Presley as its next CEO, effective August 4, 2025, according to a press…

Industry veteran Glenn Butler named CTO of GlobalConnect

July 22, 2025

GlobalConnect has appointed Glenn Butler as the company's next chief technology officer, according to a press release. Butler, a seasoned professional in the…

Fusian sushi rolls out success with strategic automation and a human touch

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Fusian's approach to automation is distinctive in its focus on enhancing, rather than replacing, the human element of the dining experience.

Hershey Company appoints Kirk Tanner as CEO

July 9, 2025

The Hershey Company's Board of Directors has appointed Kirk Tanner as president and chief executive officer, effective August 18, 2025. Tanner will succeed…

VaaS revolution reshaping unattended retail

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

As industries increasingly embrace unattended retail and seek lower-risk formats, VaaS will become crucial for deploying and managing self-service solutions.

Chai GPTea launches vending machine for workplaces

July 8, 2025

A London-based startup, Chai GPTea, is introducing a chai vending machine aimed at diversifying hot drink options in workplaces. The machine offers seven…

NCA disputes food dye study findings

June 26, 2025

The National Confectioners Association has challenged claims made in a recent report on food dyes published in the "Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and…

PepsiCo leverages Salesforce Agentforce for AI agenda

June 24, 2025

PepsiCo is collaborating with Salesforce to deploy Agentforce, Salesforce's digital labor platform for autonomous AI agents, according to a press release. This…