News from the world of FLO

From July, R-HYBRID SKY will be available, the new generation of vending cups designed to anticipate the standards of the PPWR regulation and reduce the environmental impact of single-use products. The product introduces a lightweight eco-design that reduces the use of virgin raw materials while maintaining performance, a monomaterial structure without fillers to support recycling processes, and the use of 20% food-grade post-consumer recycled polystyrene. Integrated into the RiVending circuit, the cup supports a real “cup-to-cup” model and remains compatible with existing vending machines without any operational modifications.

FLO took part in Venditalia 2026 at the Rimini Expo Centre, presenting its key innovations for the vending sector: R-Hybrid SKY, Alpha and GEA.

The new European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which will enter into force on 12 August 2026, will be at the centre of a session at Venditalia 2026 dedicated to the vending sector. Among the speakers, Erika Simonazzi, Marketing Director of FLO Group, will explore the impacts and opportunities for the industry. Event organised by CONFIDA.

FLO will be present at Venditalia 2026, from May 6 to 8 in Rimini (Italy), to present its latest innovations dedicated to the vending sector.

In the teaser video, Lorenzo Bassi shares FLO’s vision that will guide its presence at Venditalia 2026.

Alpha was a highlight at the Vending Poland Expo 2026 in Warsaw, where it became clear how the plastic tax is accelerating change in the vending sector. Alpha cups, exempt from the plastic tax, provide operators with operational continuity, regulatory certainty, and high performance, representing a ready-to-use solution for vending and the Horeca sector.

The single-serve coffee capsule sector is at a turning point. At AMI – Single-Serve Capsules 2026, key topics included production costs, innovative materials, and practical sustainability. Among the highlights, KEYGEA, FLO’s compostable capsule for the North American market, combines industrial compatibility, consistent extraction, and industrial compostability, without compromising coffee quality.

Alpha will be at Vending Poland Expo 2026, the leading trade fair for vending and self-service, together with Prime Polska, a partner of FLO Group.From March 10 to 12, at Ptak Warsaw Expo, Hall C – Stand C2.15, Alpha will showcase innovative solutions for vending and the Horeca sector, offering new consumption experiences and opportunities in the international market.

Visit the stand to discover the latest innovations and engage with key industry players on emerging trends and the future of automated retail.

FLO Group will be present on March 10–11 in Tampa, Florida, at the AMI international conference, a global reference point for Single-Serve Capsules. Among the key topics at the event is KEYGEA, the compostable coffee pod for the North American market already introduced by FLO Group, designed to ensure certified sustainability, compatibility with existing lines, and consistent extraction performance.