Campbell Soup beats earnings expectations for Q4, boosted by COVID-19

September 3, 2020

The Campbell Soup Co. delivered higher than expected earnings for the fourth quarter with $0.63 adjusted earnings per share compared to analyst expectations of…

Virtual reality esports activity recovering from pandemic

September 3, 2020

Virtuix, creator of the "Omni Arena" virtual reality esports attraction, has shared the latest usage data captured by Omni Arena systems at entertainment…

College student launches beauty product vending machine for women of color

September 3, 2020

Leslie Williams, a Wayne State University student, recently launched a vending machine in Detroit to provide beauty care products tailored to African American…

Dunkin’ ranked as favorite packaged coffee

September 3, 2020

Dunkin' was ranked the country's top coffee according to the Harris Poll, per a USA Today report. The brand was among eight packaged coffees that rated above…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Carts Blanche

AWARD SPONSOR Carts Blanche, LLC, "VendaCarts" mobile automated retail trailers roll robotic convenience into thousands of untapped marketspaces where people…

ICX Summit postponed till June 2021

September 2, 2020

The Interactive Customer Experience Summit has been postponed until June 2, 2021 due to travel restrictions related to COVID-19. The rescheduled event will…

Coca-Cola Company announces leadership changes

September 2, 2020

The Coca-Cola Company has named new leaders for its Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa groups, according to a press release.

Tyson Foods considers closing UK processing plant

September 2, 2020

Tyson Foods Inc. is considering discontinuing operations at its Wrexham, U.K. processing facility, according to an email sent to Vending Times. The proposed…

Startup installs machines to dispense name brand cleaning products

September 2, 2020

Algramo, a Chilean startup that provides vending machines that dispense staple products such as household cleaners "by the gram," launched its first U.S.-based…

New Jersey allows indoor dining starting Friday

September 2, 2020

New Jersey bars and restaurants will be allowed to reopen their indoor dining sections with restrictions ahead of the Labor Day weekend now that Gov. Phil…

Flowers Foods names Brad Cashaw chief supply chain officer

September 1, 2020

Brad Cashaw Flowers Foods Inc., owner of Mrs. Freshley's and other brands, has named Brad Cashaw chief supply chain officer, effective Sept. 8, 2020…

Hershey names tech veteran Robert Dutkowsky to board

September 1, 2020

Robert Dutkowsky The Hershey Co. has named Robert Dutkowsky to its board of directors, according to a press release.

Candy and chocolate sales surge during coronavirus

September 1, 2020

Candy sales have jumped 3.8% during the coronavirus pandemic, with chocolate and premium chocolate outpacing the category with 5.5% and 12.5% gains…

Toronto gets its 9th Cake Boss vending machine

September 1, 2020

A Cake Boss vending machine offering slices of gourmet cakes will open today in Toronto's Eaton Centre, according to a blogto.com report. The machines are…

Master's Coffee and Water acquires PureRite in California

September 1, 2020

Master's Coffee and Water Service, based in Hesperia, California, has acquired PureRite Drinking Water, also based in Hesperia, for an undisclosed sum, founder…

ITEC Entertainment names BioWay reseller of touchless temperature kiosks

September 1, 2020

ITEC Entertainment Corporation, a provider of entertainment solutions, has signed a reseller agreement with BioAway Llc., a provider of disinfection services…

Sodexo app allows Marines to see menus and nutrition in advance

September 1, 2020

U.S. Marines at Camp Lejeune can now see menus and nutrition information nine days in advance thanks to an app introduced by Sodexo, the foodservice provider…

Is a 'ghost' restaurant right for your business?

by Christine Potts — Senior Editor, WebstaurantStore

Virtual restaurants offer the advantages of allowing flexiblee menus, a modest financial investment compared to other foodservice options, and more…

Game machine operators seek ways to survive pandemic; political action called imperative

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Options for improving revenue during the pandemic are limited for amusement machine operators, but some are discovering the importance of strong political…

Frito-Lay recalls Lay’s barbecue chips over undeclared ingredients

August 31, 2020

Frito-Lay last week issued a voluntary recall of bags of Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients, according…