Albertsons And Takeoff Technologies Partner To Focus On Future Of Grocery E-Commerce

BOISE, ID -- Albertsons Cos. and Takeoff Technologies are teaming up to collaborate on the future of grocery in micro-fulfillment centers (MFC) to drive the…

Ben White Joins NAMA As Director Of Training And Education

by Emily Jed

Ben White CHICAGO -- Industry veteran Ben White has joined the National Automatic Merchandising Association as director of education and training. His…

NAMA Secures Win For OCS And Pantry Services With Department Of Labor

by Emily Jed

WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Labor on Dec. 12 issued its final rule on the "regular rate" calculation that employers must undertake in determining…

New Pepsi Caf Blends Cola With Coffee

by Emily Jed

PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo has taken the wraps off Pepsi Café, a new beverage debuting in the U.S. in April that blends the taste of coffee with the sweeter…

Postmates What We Ordered Report Sheds Light On 2019 Food Trends

by Emily Jed

SAN FRANCISCO -- Postmates has released a report that takes a look back at the biggest trends of 2019 in pop and food culture based on orders made using its…

Structural Concepts Coolers Comply With CARB Regulations Ahead Of January Implementation

by Emily Jed

MUSKEGON, MI -- Structural Concepts announced that all of its self-contained refrigerated display cases now comply with upcoming CARB regulations, ahead of…

Mars Makes White Chocolate Snickers Permanent Addition

by Emily Jed

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ -- Mars Inc. has reintroduced a twist on its iconic chocolate bar previously sold for a limited time as a permanent addition to the Snicker…

Air New Zealand Tests Edible Coffee Cups To Cut Waste

by Emily Jed

AUKLAND, New Zealand -- Air New Zealand is trialing edible coffee cups with travelers in the air and on the ground as it explores new and innovative ways to…

Aramark Announces New 2025 Sustainability Plan

by Emily Jed

PHILADELPHIA Aramark announced a new 2025 sustainability plan , Be Well. Do Well., focused on positively impacting people and the planet. Be Well. Do Well. is…

Fast Company Likens Craft Coffee Boom To Tech Bubble

by Emily Jed

Craft coffee is the next boom industry, according to a recent article in Fast Company . The article cites the race between third-wave coffee startups to expand…

ICO Predicts Global Coffee Demand Will Exceed Supply

by Emily Jed

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- Coffee consumption is outpacing production and there's likely to be a deficit of about 502,000 bags for the 2019/20 crop, according to the…

Unocup Eliminates Plastic Lids

by Emily Jed

NEW YORK CITY -- Unocup is doing its part to eliminate single-use plastics from the to-go waste stream with the launch of its lidless, foldable paper coffee…

Dash Partners With IQ CashNow Adding 1000 Dash-Accepting Merchants

by Emily Jed

SCOTTSDALE, AZ-- Dash's digital currency for payments and e-commerce is now accepted at over 1,000 new merchants and more than 250 ATMs through its partnership…

Mercator Advisory Group Study Explores Impact Of Digital Solutions On ATM Usage

by Emily Jed

BOSTON -- ATMs remain a fixture in the U.S. banking market despite continued pressure from digital payment products, according to a new research report from…

New York Makes Plant-Based Hospital Meals The Law

by Emily Jed

ALBANY, NY -- In a move that underscores the need for convenience service operators to provide meatless options as the movement goes mainstream, New York Gov.

All Staff Must Understand The Essentials Of Selling

Over the many years of writing my sales and marketing column, as well as personally training over 200 sales, customer service and route drivers to sell more…

Cascades Debuts Cardboard Food Tray Made From 100 Recycled And Recyclable Material

by Emily Jed

KINGSEY FALLS, QC, Canada -- Cascades, a leader in eco-friendly recycling, hygiene and packaging solutions, is rolling out a cardboard tray certified according…

Coca-Cola Foundation Keep America Beautiful Open Public Spaces Recycling Bin Grant Application Period

by Emily Jed

STAMFORD, CT -- The Coca-Cola Foundation and national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful have opened the application period for the 2020 Keep America…

IT Experts Seasoned Vendors Say Careful Planning And Sharp Focus On Basics Eases Technology Upgrade

by Tim Sanford

LAS VEGAS The challenge of adopting fast-evolving information technology in an existing vending business was addressed by a panel of IT experts and experienced…

Listening Will Improve Management And Life Skills

Last month, I wrote a piece on the perceived rise of “reverse inequality” at National Automatic Merchandising Association shows. I don't begrudge anyone having…