Pam Gilbert Exits NAMA After 26 Years Of Service

by Emily Jed

PAM GILBERT CHICAGO -- National Automatic Merchandising Association member communities director Pam Gilbert is leaving the organization effective July 17 after…

Aramark To Provide Full College Tuition For Hourly Employees

by Emily Jed

PHILADELPHIA -- Aramark announced that it will provide the opportunity for eligible hourly employees in the U.S. to receive full tuition coverage for college…

Generation Next Pilots Print Mates Kiosks At Bed Bath Beyond

by Emily Jed

SAN DIEGO -- Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc., maker of Reis& Irvy's frozen dessert vending machines, said it will kick off a pilot for its recently…

World Peas Adds Ranch Variety To Peatos Line

by Emily Jed

LOS ANGELES -- World Peas's Peatos plant-based snacks are now available in a ranch flavor. Peatos is made with peas and lentils as a substitute to the corn…

Swiss Miss Debuts Caf Blends Coffee And Cocoa Mix

by Emily Jed

CHICAGO -- Conagra Brands Inc. has introduced Swiss Miss Café Blends, a new recipe made with premium imported cocoa and real espresso coffee. The soluble…

TNS Report Shows Alternative And Cashless Payments Adoption At Inflection Point With Security A Concern To Wider Usage

by Emily Jed

RESTON, VA -- In a study commissioned by a leading global provider of data communications and interoperability solutions, Transaction Network Services (TNS…

Ever Ever Water In Recyclable Aluminum Cans Addresses Single-Use Plastic Concerns

by Emily Jed

July 8, 2019

NEW YORK CITY -- Ever & Ever , a new aluminum canned water brand, is now available in conjunction with incubator Lonely Whale's Question How You Hydrate…

Miami Beach Commissioner Wants Out Of Coca-Cola Vending Contract Cites Plastic Bottle Hypocrisy

by Emily Jed

MIAMI BEACH, FL -- Miami Beach made Coca-Cola its official non-alcoholic beverage sponsor in 2012 under a 10-year contract that exclusively allowed Coke…

Nestle Delivers Ultimate Supply Chain Transparency With Open Blockchain Pilot

by Emily Jed

VEVEY, Switzerland -- Nestlé will break new ground in supply chain transparency through a collaboration with OpenSC -- an innovative blockchain platform that…

Nestle Wraps Yes Snack Bars In Recyclable Paper

by Emily Jed

VEVEY, Switzerland - Nestlé is taking a pioneering step in its commitment to the environment with the launch of its Yes! snack bars in a new recyclable paper…

NYSAVA Hails Legislative Win Rallies Support At Luckower Golf Meet

by Emily Jed

EASTCHESTER, NY - The New York State Automatic Vending Association drew more than 80 industry members to its 8th annual Herb Luckower Golf outing and dinner…

Sugary Drink Warning Labels Fizzle Out Again In California Legislature

by Emily Jed

SACRAMENTO, CA -- For the fifth time in as many years, a bill that would require health warning labels on sugary drinks in California was shot down in the…

Stenmark Regains Golden Tee Crown In Come-From-Behind Victory

by Emily Jed

July 2, 2019

LAS VEGAS, NV - Incredible Technologies reports that its 2019 Golden Tee World Championship drew an enthusiastic audience to witness ferocious competition and…

PepsiCo Changes Lifewtr Bubly And Aquafina Packaging To Advance Circular Economy For Plastics

by Emily Jed

PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo Inc. announced that its Lifewtr bottled water brand will be packaged in 100% rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate), and Bubly…

AR Systems Develops Automated Store For Kyle Turleys NeuroXPF CBD Brand

by Emily Jed

LOS ANGELES -- AR Systems said it has developed a new vending machine for NeuroXPF , a CBD company founded by NFL legend Kyle Turley. The Los Angeles-based…

AramarkAHA Survey Finds US Employees Struggle To Make Lunch At Work Healthy

by Emily Jed

DALLAS -- More than half (56%) of employed Americans who typically eat lunch during work hours struggle to eat a healthy lunch at work, and more than three…

Mars Names Russell Stokes Chief Strategy Officer

by Emily Jed

MCLEAN, VA -- Russell Stokes has joined Mars Inc. in the newly created role of chief strategy officer. He will be responsible for overseeing Mars' enterprise…

NAMA Alerts Operators To Mid-Year Employment Law Changes Effective July 1

by Emily Jed

WASHINGTON, DC -- On July 1, mid-year minimum wage changes go into effect in the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and Oregon. The National Automatic…

Nespresso Develops New Momento Coffee System To Meet Contemporary Office Demands

by Emily Jed

NEW YORK CITY -- Nespresso Professional has launched the first two coffee machines in its new Nespresso Momento line -- with a single and double head -…

Performance Food Group To Acquire Reinhart Foodservice For 2 Billion

by Emily Jed

RICHMOND, VA -- Performance Food Group Co., parent to nationwide vending distribution giant Vistar , has agreed to acquire rival Reinhart Foodservice LLC from…