Insights

July 2026 Sustainability is no longer an optional consideration for London businesses. Rising temperatures, more frequent periods of extreme heat and growing pressure to reduce emissions are influencing how organisations operate their food and beverage offering, what they buy and which suppliers they choose. The impacts of climate change is particularly visible in London. So far, this summer in London has been one of the hottest on record. In late May, a temperature of 35.1°C

June 2026 Coffee is no longer just a 'nice-to-have'. For many people, it is an expected part of their daily routine. Here in the UK, we drink around 98 million cups of coffee per day (British Coffee Association, n.d.). The coffee shop culture continues to shape expectations around quality and choice. Yet, the traditional coffee shop model does not always meet modern consumer needs, particularly for those in busy workplaces and shared environments where queues, cost and conven

April 2026 Artificial Intelligence (AI) smart fridges and freezers are increasingly thought of as the 'future of unattended retail'. At The Jar Healthy vending, we’re interested in how and whether they genuinely improve the consumer experience and enhance operational efficiency. Or, do conventional vending machines still perform better in many everyday settings? We’re proud to operate both models, which gives us a practical view of where each format works well. Across more th