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Robotic self-serve coffee machine debuts in Toronto
November 2, 2020
Dark Horse Espresso Bar and RC Coffee have partnered to launch a robotic, self-serve, contactless, outdoor espresso bar that delivers made-to-order coffee in…
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Nestle acquires meal delivery service Freshly
November 2, 2020
Nestlé S.A. has acquired Freshly, a fresh-prepared meal delivery service in the U.S. for up to $1.5 billion, according to a press release. The deal values…
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Canada mall operator cited for consumer privacy violations, pulls facial recognition cameras
October 30, 2020
Cadillac Fairview in Toronto — one of North America's largest commercial real estate companies — has removed the embedded cameras inside its digital…
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Cannabis vending machines evolve, but face hurdles
October 30, 2020
A new cannabis vending machine, called Anna, has hit the market in Colorado, with other states on the horizon, but the automated dispensers must overcome a…
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Worldline acquires Ingenico Group
October 30, 2020
Global payments provider Worldline has acquired Ingenico Group for an undisclosed sum, creating the largest European payment services provider, according to a…
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Starbucks boasting speedy recovery
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Despite reporting sales declines for Q4, Starbucks Corporation President and CEO Kevin Johnson said he was pleased with the chain's finish to the fiscal year…
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Betson installs 37-game arcade in Alabama
October 30, 2020
Betson Enterprises has installed a 37-piece game room at The Alley in Gadsden, Alabama, with plans to host a grand opening in late November, according to a…
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Keurig Dr Pepper inks distribution pact with Honickman in New York, New Jersey
October 30, 2020
Keurig Dr Pepper has signed a distribution agreement with The Honickman Companies that doubles KDP's volume in 18 counties serving 17 million people in New…
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Tigapo opens Pennsylvania location
October 30, 2020
Tigapo, a cloud-based arcade management and monetization system designed for coin-operated machines, opened its latest location, Clearview Lanes in Mt. Joy…
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Keurig Dr Pepper Q3 earnings beat expectations on 5.2% sales gain
October 30, 2020
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. reported strong financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2020 and strengthened guidance for the full year.
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COVID-19 delivers Sodexo a hefty loss for fiscal 2020
October 29, 2020
Sodexo, a Paris-based foodservices and facilities company, reported a net loss of 315 million euros ($370 million) for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31,compared…
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Kraft Heinz reports Q3 sales gain, surpasses expectations
October 29, 2020
The Kraft Heinz Co. net sales rose 6%, from $6.07 billion in 2019's third quarter to $6.4 billion for the quarter ending Sept. 26, 2020, despite an unfavorable…
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Kellogg’s Q3 earnings beat expectations, driven by organic growth
October 29, 2020
Kellogg's third quarter net sales increased nearly 2%, from $3.37 billion in 2019 to $3.43 billion in 2020, as the absence of approximately one month of…
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Hershey invests in natural foods provider Quinn
October 29, 2020
Quinn, a natural foods snack company, has closed on additional Series D funding including an undisclosed minority investment from The Hershey Co. in addition…
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Monster enters sports drink business with Superfuel
October 29, 2020
Monster is moving into the sports drink arena with its Superfuel line, featuring four flavors: Zero Sugar Fantasy Fruit, Tropical Thunder, Blue Ice and Purple…
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NY vending association urges lawmakers to extend tax exemption to help survive coronavirus
October 29, 2020
Members of the New York State Automatic Vending Association have sent letters to state lawmakers urging them to sustain the vending product sales tax exemption…
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Beverage service in the pandemic era
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
As convenience services operators work to meet health and safety concerns during the pandemic, the solutions they are discovering will find a receptive…
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Curtis introduces combo digital coffee brewer
October 28, 2020
Curtis, a member of the SEB Professional North America family of industry-leadng coffee and tea solutions, has introduced its G4 Combo Brewer digital…
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PayRange files second patent infringement suit against KioSoft
October 28, 2020
PayRange, which provides a mobile payment solution for unattended retail machines, has filed an additional patent infringement lawsuit against KioSoft…
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Shwan’s CEO Smyrnios becomes executive chairman of parent company
October 28, 2020
Dimitrios Smyrnios Dimitrios Smyrnios, CEO of Schwan's Co., has been named executive chairman of CJCJ Food Americas, according to a press release. As…
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