Utz Quality Foods To Acquire Inventure Foods For 165 Million

by Emily Jed

HANOVER, PA -- Utz Quality Foods Inc. has acquired rival snack giant Inventure Foods in a $165 million deal. Utz, headquartered in Hanover, PA, is said to be…

Vending And Payment Sales Climb 2 In Crane Cos Third Quarter

by Emily Jed

STAMFORD, CT -- Crane Co. , a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, reported third quarter 2017 earnings of $1.13 per diluted…

Jersey Jack Pinball Launches Pirates Of The Caribbean Flipper Game

by Tim Sanford

LAKEWOOD, NJ -- New from Jersey Jack Pinball is Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean, a versatile flipper game incorporating scenes and themes from all five films…

Wayne And Amy Bartholomee Sell Baltimores Vend Central New Owners Bring Office Supply Know-How

by Emily Jed

BALTIMORE -- Wayne and Amy Bartholomee have sold the Baltimore-based cash-and-carry wholesale distribution center that they founded 20 years ago and are busy…

De Jong Duke Celebrates 60th Anniversary Of Its First Coffee Venders

by Tim Sanford

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands -- De Jong Duke hosted a two-day gala here for its customers, suppliers and friends to mark its 120th anniversary in business and 60th…

NAC Petition Drive Aims To Prompt Visas Authorization Of Currency Conversion At US ATMs

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The National ATM Council Inc. is running a petition drive that is requesting Visa's authorization of dynamic currency conversion at ATMs…

New Yorks Vending Trade Gathers For Annual Luckower Golf Outing And Dinner Meeting

by Emily Jed

BRONX, NY The New York State Automatic Vending Association held its seventh annual Herb Luckower golf tournament and dinner meeting on Sept. 26 at the Pelham…

Sales Coaching Is The Difference Between Hitting And Missing Goals

Salespeople go by many trendy names: account executive, marketing representative, team member or professional sales specialist. However, a new name doesn't…

Brand Vending Products Announces Sqwishland Desert Extension Debuts Battle Tats

PHOENIX -- Brand Vending Products has announced the debut of Sqwishland Desert for 1" bulk vending capsules. It's the latest addition to the popular franchise…

Berkshire Food Gives 1000 ePort Order To USA Technologies Inc

MALVERN, PA -- USA Technologies Inc. said Berkshire Food Inc., a Canteen Vending franchise based in Danbury, CT, is widening its cashless footprint with 1,00…

Boyds Coffee Introduces Cold Brew Concentrate

PORTLAND, OR -- Boyd's Coffee is introducing a cold brew coffee concentrate for foodservice customers, offering a 12-month shelf life for easier shipping and…

Five Star Soars Past 750 Micromarkets With 100 More Coming Soon

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Five Star Food Service , a Canteen Vending franchise based here, said it is growing its micromarket line of business at its fastest pace…

Frito-Lay Growth Offsets Beverage Slump In PepsiCos Third Quarter

PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo Inc.'s profit climbed in the third quarter despite a drop in demand for its beverages in the United States, thanks to a surge in sales…

Immersive Disney Institute Experience Highlights Executive Forum Dec6-8 Orlando FL

by Emily Jed

CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association's Executive Forum , will take place Dec. 6-8 at the Four Seasons Orlando. Geared exclusively toward…

Mrs Freshleys Unveils Emoji-Iced Creme-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

THOMASVILLE, GA -- Now available from Mrs. Freshley's are Emoji cupcakes, designed to entertain cupcake-lovers who make use of the popular symbols in their…

Payment Alliance International Launches Mobile ATM Servicing App

LOUISVILLE, KY -- Payment Alliance International , the nation's largest, privately held ATM provider, has released its PAI Mobile app to providing anytime…

Slim Jim Grows Up With New Premium Smoked Sticks

CHICAGO -- Conagra Brands Inc. is introducing Slim Jim Premium Smoked Sticks featuring premium cuts of grass-fed beef or pork with contemporary flavors. The…

U-Vend Partners With Ice Cream Exchange To Develop Sports-Themed Novelties

SANTA MONICA, CA -- U-Vend Inc. said it has entered into a manufacturing agreement with the Ice Cream Exchange , which will develop, produce and package its…

Three Easy Ways To Get More Calls From Your Vending Companys Website

When you think about it, your website is at the core of all your marketing efforts. Whether you're investing in Google AdWords, search engine optimization…

Coffee Legend Award Shines Spotlight On OCS History

This month, the National Automatic Merchandising Association put out a request for candidate submissions for the association's 2017 Coffee Legend award. This…