CONTENTS In the November issue


4-9 INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS Important updates from the industry


10-12 HEALTHY UPDATE Get ready for plant-based boom


16 MACHINE INNOVATION Machines are becoming smarter in line with consumer demand


18 HOT FOOD VENDING Redefining access to freshly prepared meals


20 INDUSTRY COMMENT How easy is it to avoid greenwashing?


22 COFFEE TRENDS A coffee bean for sustainability


p4-9 INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS p10-12 HEALTHY UPDATE


p16 MACHINE INNOVATION


p18 HOT FOOD VENDING


p20 INDUSTRY COMMENT


p22 COFFEE TRENDS


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