Hormel Foods announces 3 appointments, 2 retirements

October 22, 2020

Leslie Lee Hormel Foods Corp. has announced three appointments and two retirements, according to a pair of press releases.

Quench acquires NYC’s Dove Water

October 22, 2020

Quench, a provider of filtered water solutions for businesses and dealer partners across the U.S. and Canada, has acquired Dove Water, a provider of…

Vending expansion proves vital to DC area food business

October 22, 2020

Wellfound Foods' expansion from wholesale food distribution into vending last year proved helpful when the coronavirus pandemic hammered the wholesale…

Betson Enterprises installs 71-piece game room at Cypress Lanes in Florida

October 22, 2020

Betson Enterprise Inc. recently installed a 71-piece game room known as the "Game Zone" at Cypress Lanes in Winter Haven, Florida, according to a press…

Survey: most amusement operators plan equipment purchases

October 22, 2020

The amusement machine industry has take its hits from the pandemic, but it is not out.

Hair care entrepreneurs build on e-commerce with vending

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Three years after launching their e-commerce business, this entrepreneurial couple began placing vending machines to make their products available to people in…

Chowbotics offers contactless ordering and video interface

October 21, 2020

Chowbotics has unveiled new technological developments for its fresh food robot, Sally, including a mobile app for contactless ordering, in response to…

Aramark lays off 500 in Kansas City

October 21, 2020

Aramark announced 500 layoffs at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City because of the pandemic, according to a kmbc.com report.

McKee Foods introduces Little Debbie Pecan Spinwheels to vending

October 21, 2020

McKee Foods has introduced Little Debbie Pecan Spinwheels to the vending industry, a blend of sweet dough and cinnamon spice with pieces of pecans baked in…

US Foods names Hancock supply chain chief

October 21, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp. has named Bill Hancock as executive vice president and chief supply chain officer, effective Nov. 9, 2020, according to a press release.

Family Entertainment Group acquires Arcade City game room, 7D Dark Ride Adventure

October 20, 2020

Family Entertainment Group, based in Itasca, Illinois, has acquired the Arcade City game room and 7D Dark Ride Adventure at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida, from…

Hormel names Lilly SVP/chief compliance officer

October 20, 2020

Pierre Lilly Hormel Foods Corp. named Pierre Lilly as senior vice president and chief compliance officer for the company's worldwide operations…

Nestlé Waters North America acquires Palomar Mountain Premium Spring Water assets to support direct-to-consumer service

October 20, 2020

Nestlé Waters North America Inc. has acquired certain assets of Palomar Mountain Premium Spring Water in Escondido, California, for an undisclosed sum to…

Iowa meat shop uses vending to offer 24/7 service

October 20, 2020

S&S Meats & Spirits in Osage, Iowa, has made its smoked and fresh products available 24/7 by offering a vending machine, according to a kchanews.com…

Stern Pinball hires Edward Yates as help desk customer service technical support engineer

October 20, 2020

Stern Pinball Inc., a lifestyle brand based on pinball, has named Edward Yates as help desk customer service technical support engineer, according to a press…

Touchless solutions to the rescue for convenience services

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

365 Retail Markets, Newco Enterprises Inc. and Vendors Exchange International Inc. present touchless solutions for convenience services.

Gaming a bad influence? Research says no

A perception exists that all forms of gaming negatively affect mental health, but the reality is gaming becomes an issue when used in an excessive manner.

Danone to restructure following 9.3% dip in Q3 sales

October 19, 2020

Danone announced an organizational reshaping after releasing third quarter sales of €5.8 billion ($6.83 billion), down 9.3% from €6.4 billion ($7.56 billion…

Nespresso launches low touch, touchless functionalities to Momento range

October 19, 2020

Nespresso Professional has introduced touchless functionalities for its Nespresso Momento eco-system to bring safer coffee moments to every office, according…

MishiPay introduces mobile self-checkout solution for retail

October 19, 2020

MishiPay, a London-based provider of self-checkout technology, allows customers to scan items in a store using their smartphone and pay with a variety of…