Nespresso Professional introduces 2 coffee blends

February 25, 2021

Nespresso Professional has introduced two blends, Bianco Delicato and Bianco Intenso, to pair with milk, according to a press release. As part of the recently…

Nestlé, Jacobs Douwe Egberts launch coffee pod recycling

February 25, 2021

Nestlé and Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK, the two biggest players in the U.K. coffee industry, covering brands including Nespresso, Nescafé Dolce Gusto and Tassimo…

USA Technologies to sell 5.73M shares to raise $55M

February 25, 2021

USA Technologies Inc., a software and payments company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the unattended retail market, has agreed to sell 5.7…

PizzaForno automated pizza provider readies US launch in March

February 25, 2021

PizzaForno, a Toronto-based manufacturer and provider of automated artisanal pizza machines, plans to have its first U.S. installations as of March following…

South Carolina elementary schools install book vending machines

February 25, 2021

Elementary schools in Laurens, South Carolina now offer students books in exchange for tokens they earn for good work and good behavior, according to a…

Hostess Brands posts Q4 2020 revenue and earnings gain

February 24, 2021

Hostess Brands Inc. net revenue increased 18.1% ($39.3 million) from $216.7 million in Q4 2019 to $256 million for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, 2020…

The Future of Consumer Self-Service

The family entertainment, amusement, and attractions industries are social industries deeply affected by the coronavirus pandemic. And, although the industry's…

Second Nature Brands now home for Kar’s Nuts, Second Nature Snacks, Sanders Chocolates

February 24, 2021

A new snack company, Second Nature Brands, now houses the established Kar's Nuts, Second Nature Snacks and Sanders Chocolates brands, according to a press…

Who’s afraid of the pandemic? Not this convenience services startup

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The founders of Capital Provisions in Los Angeles have not let the pandemic deter plans to establish a convenience services operation utilizing…

Hormel promotes Frank, Vaupel following Panters acquisition

February 24, 2021

Hormel Foods Corp. has promoted Jeff Frank to vice president of grocery products, leading the integration of the Planters and Corn Nuts brands into Hormel…

Carvana introduces car vending machine to Las Vegas

February 24, 2021

Carvana has launched its newest car vending machine in Las Vegas, according to a press release. The glass structure stands 11 stories tall with a 39-vehicle…

McKee Foods introduces Little Debbie Star Crunch to vending

February 24, 2021

McKee Foods Corp.'s Little Debbie vending division will introduce Little Debbie Star Crunch to the vending industry in March. Star Crunch Cookies are 3-ounce…

Meet the New, Shining Star For Your Vending Business: Introducing Little Debbie® Star Crunch®

McKee Foods is introducing Little Debbie® Star Crunch® to the vending industry March 2021. Star Crunch Cookies are a classic out-of-this-world treat made of…

Hensley Beverage to distribute Alkaline Water brands in Arizona

February 24, 2021

Hensley Beverage Co., an Anheuser-Busch InBev direct store delivery provider, will distribute Alkaline88 and A88 Infused alkaline water and flavor infused…

Colorado amusement center deploys Semnox redemption kiosks to reduce overhead, boost social distancing

February 24, 2021

Loveland Laser Tag, a 5,700-square-foot family entertainment center in Loveland, Colorado, has implemented self-service redemption kiosks that…

Pandemic hammers Cardtronics Q4 2020 and full year sales and earnings

February 24, 2021

Pandemic-related restrictions continued to impact consumer activity and transaction levels for Cardtronics, as evidenced by the ATM owner/operator's Q4 202…

JM Smucker to lay off employees

February 23, 2021

The J.M. Smucker Co., which manufactures Folgers and other brands, said Monday it will lay off employees in North America due to changing consumer behavior and…

Tyson Foods promotes Donnie King to COO

February 23, 2021

Donnie King Tyson Foods Inc. has expanded Donnie King's role as group vice president of poultry to include chief operating officer, reporting to CEO…

CBD developer Chemesis teams with Pelican Group for vending management services

February 23, 2021

Chemesis International Inc., a developer of cannabis products, is teaming with The Pelican Group, a vending and amusement management company, to deploy CBD…

Meat vending operation expands to Scarsdale

February 23, 2021

Applestone Meat Co., which operates vending machines to sell locally sourced and sustainably raised meat, has expanded to a location at 735 White Plains Road…