Appeals Court Blocks San Franciscos Soda Health Warning Law

by Emily Jed

September 21, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal appeals court on Sept. 19 blocked a San Francisco ordinance that mandates advertisers of sugary drinks to post health warnings on…

Keurig Expands Revv Extra-Strong Coffee Line Revamps Packaging

by Emily Jed

September 21, 2017

WATERBURY, VT -- Keurig Green Mountain is rolling out three new K-Cup varieties of its Revv extra-strong, dark-roasted brews. No Surrender is described as…

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…

Anthony Harris Joins SandenVendo America As Foodservice Sales And Installations Director

by Emily Jed

September 19, 2017

DALLAS -- Anthony Harris has joined SandenVendo America as director of foodservice sales and installations. He succeeds Gordon Justice, who was recently…

Atlantic Coast Exposition Silent Auction To Benefit Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

by Emily Jed

September 19, 2017

MYRTLE BEACH, SC -- The Atlantic Coast Exposition will hold a silent auction during its upcoming conference here Oct. 12-14 at Embassy Suites Kingston…

Chattanooga Bakery Celebrates 100 Years Of Moon Pie With Thank You America Tour

by Emily Jed

September 19, 2017

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga Bakery introduced its Moon Pie marshmallow sandwich in 1917 and is celebrating the brand's 100th anniversary with a "Thank You…

Japans Vending Machines Debut Coffee-Flavored Coca-Cola

by Emily Jed

September 19, 2017

Vending machines in Japan are the only place in the world consumers can get their first taste of Coca-Cola Coffee Plus. The new drink, premiering in vending…

Reserve Bank Says Australias New 10 Note Will Work In Vending Machine Validators

by Emily Jed

September 19, 2017

Australia's new $10 note entered circulation on Sept. 20 and the Reserve Bank of Australia says it won't have the same issues in vending machine payment…

Former Google Execs Automate Corner Store With App-Activated Bodegas

by Emily Jed

September 18, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO -- Two former Google employees are making headlines and stirring up controversy with a startup concept that automates the corner store. But their…

Generation Next Franchise Names Flex Its Manufacturing Partner Of Robotic Vending Systems

by Emily Jed

September 18, 2017

SAN DIEGO -- Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc. said it has selected Flex Ltd. (previously known as Flextronics) as the manufacturer for its Reis &…

Premier Food Service Chooses USA Technologies For 100 Cashless Capability

by Emily Jed

September 18, 2017

MALVERN, PA -- USA Technologies Inc. said it will upgrade hundreds of Premier Food Service 's machines to its ePort Connect cashless payment system. The move…

Accent Food Services Acquires Arizonas Ace Vending

by Emily Jed

September 17, 2017

PFLUGERVILLE, TX -- A ccent Food Services , headquartered here, said has acquired Ace Vending Inc. The transaction, Accent's 13th and largest to date…

Michigans Continental Acquires Satellite Vending

by Emily Jed

September 17, 2017

TROY, MI -- Continental , a food management company based here, said it has acquired Satellite Vending Co., a subsidiary of VendTek Wholesale Equipment Inc., a…

Nestle Acquires Majority Interest In Blue Bottle Coffee

by Emily Jed

September 17, 2017

GLENDALE, CA -- Nestlé said it has purchased a majority stake in Blue Bottle Coffee , a specialty coffee roaster and retailer based in Oakland, CA.

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…

Eagle Foods Acquires Popcorn Indiana

by Emily Jed

September 12, 2017

RICHFIELD, OH -- Eagle Foods has purchased Popcorn Indiana , a leading brand in the ready-to-eat popcorn category. Popcorn Indiana complements Eagle Foods…

Heinz Kraft Names David Knopf 29 Chief Financial Officer

by Emily Jed

September 12, 2017

CHICAGO -- Kraft Heinz has named David Knopf, 29, chief financial officer, making him the youngest to lead one of the United States' largest companies. He…

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…

Grasshopper Kiosks Releases New Technology To Modernize Cannabis Sales And Distribution

by Emily Jed

OAKLAND, CA -- New from Grasshopper Kiosks are ADA-compliant vending machines designed to provide secure storage and dispensing for cannabis products.