EVA Details UNESDA Policy Of Nixing Sugared Soft Drinks In European Union Schools

by Tim Sanford

BRUSSELS -- The European Vending Association has summarized the effect on the vending industry of the recent decision by the Union of European Soft Drink…

How To Use Prospects Inquiry To Get Details You Need For A Coffee Service Proposal

There is an old sales proverb that still holds true today: "Nothing really happens in business until something is sold." If you are responsible for adding new…

Coke Consolidated Acquires And Exchanges Distribution Territories And Manufacturing Facilities

by Emily Jed

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated said it has acquired distribution territories and manufacturing facilities from Coca-Cola Co. and Coke…

Helix Leisure Group Ups Ted Parsons To Business Systems Director

by Tim Sanford

DALLAS -- Helix Leisure reports that its present U.S. general manager, Ted Parsons, is transitioning to group director of business systems, a newly created…

Millennial Vending Industry Executives Offer Generational Perspective On Workplace Evolution

by Emily Jed

Young vending industry executives are offering insight into the changing workplace model as their millennial peers move into leadership roles in the business…

Upstate Networks Debuts 3 Raspberry Pi-Based Vending Peripherals

by Tim Sanford

UTICA, NY -- New from Upstate Networks are three adapters designed to equip conventional vending machines and payment systems for new uses. All three are based…

European Vending Giant Selecta Group To Acquire Italys Gruppo Argenta

by Emily Jed

CHAM, Switzerland -- Selecta Group B.V. said an entity controlled by KKR, its majority shareholder, has entered into an agreement to acquire Gruppo Argenta…

Jack Brown And Hans Lutkefedder Are First Recipients Of NAMAs Dan Mathews Scholarships

by Tim Sanford

CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association has announced the NAMA Foundation 's selection of the two inaugural recipients of its Dan Mathews…

Acceo And Desjardins Group Bring Unattended Contactless Solution To Canada

by Emily Jed

MONTREAL -- Payment processor Acceo Solutions Inc. and payment solution provider Desjardins Group are bringing unattended contactless payment to Canada through…

EVA Publishes Latest Report On Vending And Office Coffee Service Performance In Europe

by Tim Sanford

BRUSSELS -- Now available from the European Vending Association is the association's latest detailed survey of the vending and office coffee service industry…

Topics Dont Vanish When They Cool Off

by Tim Sanford

We have observed that any industry that's growing and changing engages in an ongoing conversation. The subjects of greatest current interest are summarized in…

What Coin-Op Can Learn From The Cosmetics Trade

It is possible to find marketing inspiration in the most unlikely industries. I would argue that there are real benefits to looking at improbable and…

Parlevel Connects Operators And Customers With Link Ordering And Engagement Tool

by Emily Jed

SAN ANTONIO, TX -- Parlevel Systems said it has gone live with Parlevel Link -- a website linking Parlevel operators directly to their customers. The service…

Cantaloupe Systems Training Program Certifies Vending Personnel Inaugural Seed University Takes Place In Late October

by Emily Jed

SAN FRANCISCO -- Cantaloupe Systems , headquartered here, will hold its inaugural Seed University training workshop in Dallas on Oct. 24 and 25. Participants…

Coca-Cola Pledges 1 Million For Hurricane Irma Relief Donates 200000 Packaged Drinks

by Emily Jed

ATLANTA --The Coca-Cola Foundation , the beverage giant's philanthropic arm, has pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross to support local relief efforts…

How Independent Refreshment Service Operators Can Compete In Bottled And Filtered Water Market

In the June issue, I covered the first part of water cooler service , including both point-of-use filtration and bottled spring and filtered water. I discussed…

IBWA Members Assist Communities Flooded By Harvey Bottled Water Industry Plays Key Role In Disaster Relief

by Tim Sanford

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The International Bottled Water Association reports that bottled-water distributors are playing a vital role in recovery efforts along the…

Opposing Forces Cloud Future Coffee Price Trend Predictions

This month I'd like to discuss coffee futures, options and all things market-related. We have seen a large drop and rebound in prices, making for three large…

CVSs Vending Machines Use The Swyft Store To Deliver Necessities In A Pinch

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

WOONSOCKET, RI -- CVS Pharmacy is piloting vending machines stocked with on-the-go necessities typically sold at its stores. The drugstore chain will unveil…

Gilly Vending Says It Stands Ready And Connected Amid Hurricane Irmas Impact

by Emily Jed

MIAMI -- As Florida braced to take a devastating direct hit from Hurricane Irma, Miami's Gilly Vending Inc. issued a statement on Sept. 8, assuring its…