14+ hour, 53+ min ago   (211+ words) Vending Times Japan's beverage vending machine network at lowest level in years Japan's beverage vending machine industry is shrinking as higher operating costs and increased retail competition erode profitability, according to a Seoul Economic Daily report. The number of machines…...

23+ hour, 11+ min ago   (342+ words) 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 Beijing's Galaxy SOHO, according to a Global Times report. The automated location uses robots throughout the process, from…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (303+ words) 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 and Platform-as-a-Service model, according to a press release. So far, 119 investors have contributed more than $300,000 to…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (190+ words) Vending Times Crane launches connected coffee machine range in Europe Crane Convenience has introduced a new generation of coffee machines for the U.K. and European markets, according to a press release, emphasizing updated design, connected technology and easier operation. The portfolio…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (154+ words) Vending Times Bandits Bandanas launches vending machine at Ojai coffee shop Bandits Bandanas has installed what it calls Ojai's first bandana vending machine at Three Birds Coffee, 205 N. Signal St., according to an Ojai Valley News report. The machine gives the…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (226+ words) The National Coffee Association welcomed a decision by the U.S. Trade Representative to exempt coffee, including unflavored instant coffee, from tariffs resulting from the agency's Section 301 investigation into Brazil's trade policies, according to a press release. The exemption maintains existing tariff…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (301+ words) 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, drawing more than 1,000 visitors and serving over 500 drinks during the three-day event. The demo was part…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (184+ words) Vending Times Unity Coffee closes funding to develop automated retail platform 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 tests in London, according to a…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (268+ words) Vending Times Coffee remains the most popular drink in the US 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 Coffee Data Trends report. Daily and…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (172+ words) Roadside retail phenomenon Buc-ees is expanding its beverage offerings through a partnership with Costa Coffee, introducing automated coffee kiosks at locations across the U.S., according to a Chron.com report. The machines, recently spotted at multiple travel centers, are designed to…...