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Vending people and company news, week ending Nov. 5, 2026

November 5, 2026 by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

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Gary Crompton, president and CEO of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group, has received the Jay B. Silverstein Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management, according to a company announcement. The award recognizes his contributions to corporate foodservice and workplace hospitality. Crompton joined Aramark in 1991 and has held leadership positions in operations, sales and executive management during his 35-year career with the company.

Aramark employees across six states assembled more than 450 care packages for people diagnosed with breast cancer, according to a company announcement. The company's fifth annual Hope Kit packing initiative supported the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Volunteers packed comfort items, personal care products and handwritten notes, with activities coordinated by Aramark Community Relations and its Empower employee resource group.

Keurig Dr Pepper reported third-quarter growth in its U.S. beverage and coffee businesses and reaffirmed its full-year guidance, according to a Nov. 3 earnings release. U.S. refreshment beverage sales increased 10.9% to approximately $3 billion. U.S. coffee sales rose 2.7% to about $1 billion, with volume and product mix gains partly offset by lower pricing.

Nayax has named Moshe Orenstein chief customer officer, according to a company announcement. The payments and unattended retail technology provider listed the appointment among its latest corporate updates.

Roger Vogt assumed interim leadership of Valora Group Nov. 1, succeeding Michael Mueller, who left at his own request Oct. 31 after 14 years with the company, according to a press release. Vogt will retain his role as CEO of retail and food service while parent company FEMSA finalizes its European organizational structure. Valora's operations include Switzerland's k kiosk vending machine network

About Richard Slawsky

In addition to writing, Slawsky serves as an adjunct professor of Communication at the University of Louisville and other local colleges. He holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Communication from the University of Louisville and is a member of Mensa and the National Communication Association.

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