McDonalds Debuts RTD McCaf Frapp K-Cups And Ground Packaged Coffee

by Emily Jed

MCCAFE GROUND COFFEE Vending, micromarket and pantry service operators can now offer McDonald's McCafe Frappe in a ready to drink bottle, available for retail…

Coca-Colas Reverse Vending Machines Reward UK Recyclers With 50 Off Vouchers At Popular Attractions

by Emily Jed

LONDON -- Coca-Cola Great Britain's reverse vending machines are back once again at Merlin Entertainment attractions around the UK, offering 50%-off vouchers…

Mars Picks Six Food Start-Ups For Inaugural Seeds Of Change Accelerator Program

by Emily Jed

CHICAGO -- Mars Inc. has selected the inaugural class for its Seeds of Change Accelerator program, designed to help early-stage food-focused companies…

PepsiCo Targets African Growth With Pioneer Foods Acquisition

by Emily Jed

PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo Inc. said it has entered into an agreement to acquire all the outstanding shares of Johannesburg, South Africa-based Pioneer Foods…

Starbucks Creamers Launch Nationwide

by Emily Jed

Starbucks Creamers SEATTLE, WA and ARLINGTON, VA -- Starbucks and Nestlé are rolling out Starbucks Creamers , marking this the first time the Starbucks brand…

Compass Group USA Implements ComplianceMate Food Safety System

by Emily Jed

July 28, 2019

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA -- CM Systems reported that Compass Group USA has agreed to implement its ComplianceMate Food Safety System throughout its operations. The…

Aramark Launches Eco-Conscious Apparel Line Made From Recycled Materials

by Emily Jed

EASY BEING GREEN: Aramark is launching an exclusive new WearGuard Eco Collection that is created with recycled fiber blends, including traditional recycled…

Bushs Best Blended Burger Delivers Better-For-You Foodservice Option

by Emily Jed

KNOXVILLE, TN - Bush Brothers & Co.'s Best's new plant and beef-based Bush's Best Blended Burger is available exclusively for foodservice operations and…

California Department of Public Health Approves Reis Irvys Soft Serve Vending Machines

by Emily Jed

SAN DIEGO -- Generation Next Franchise Brands announced that its Reis & Irvy's soft-serve frozen dessert kiosks were approved by the California Department…

Coca-Cola Reports Continued Q2 Momentum

by Emily Jed

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola Co. reported strong operating results in the second quarter of 2019, which the beverage giant attributed to consumer-centric innovation…

Continental Acquires Northern Vending Company

by Emily Jed

TROY, MI -- Continental , a leading food management company based here, said it has acquired Ann Arbor, MI-based Northern Vending Company. The entire Northern…

Industrial Vending Leader Fastenal Continues Journey Of Service With 1000th Onsite Location

by Emily Jed

WINONA, MN -- In early June, Fastenal announced a milestone after its active vending device count surpassed 100,000 . The vending milestone has been quickly…

Industry Pushes For DRIVE-Safe Act Tax Simplification At NAMA Fly-In

by Emily Jed

ALL FOR ONE: Members of the National Automatic Merchandising Association gather on Capitol step sat start of the organization's annual Fly-In advocacy meeting…

NAMA Commits To Aligning Vend Menus With Health Criteria

by Emily Jed

WASHINGTON, DC - The National Automatic Merchandising Association kicked off its annual Fly-In and Advocacy Summit today by announcing that its members have…

Honest Tea Vending Machines Accept And Encourage Charitable Donations

by Emily Jed

ATLANTA -- Vending machines are central to a new Honest Tea campaign titled "Small decision. Big impact," illustrating the power consumers have to create a…

JetBlues Soar with Reading Vending Machines Land In New York City

by Emily Jed

NEW YORK CITY -- JetBlue has launched its ninth annual Soar with Reading initiative in its hometown, marking the first time its innovative free book vending…

Keurig K-Duo Essentials Home Brewer Is First To Offer Ground Coffee Brewing Option

by Emily Jed

BURLINGTON, MA -- New for home users, and perhaps a glimpse at things to come for the away-from-home market, is the Keurig K-Duo Essentials multifunction…

NAMA CEO Carla Balakgie Authors Op Ed On Truck Driver Shortage Ahead Of Fly-In

by Emily Jed

Carla Balakgie WASHINGTON, DC -- National Automatic Merchandising Association chief executive Carla Balakgie authored an OpEd on the truck driver shortage that…

Political Analyst Amy Walter Keynotes NAMA 2019 Fly-In Dinner

by Emily Jed

Amy Walter WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association has announced that Amy Walter, national editor of Cook Political Report and host…

Aramark Caters To Fans On National Hot Dog Day On July 17 With Crowd-Pleasing Innovations

by Emily Jed

July 14, 2019

PHILADELPHIA -- Aramark is celebrating National Hot Dog Day, July 17, with a decadent selection of a dozen loaded hot dogs, sausages and vegan dogs at the…