Tyson Foods to close another plant following worker infections

May 29, 2020

Tyson Foods Inc. said it will close an Iowa pork plant temporarily due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Fox Business News report. A state official…

Peet’s Coffee parent raises $2.5 B in IPO

May 29, 2020

JDE Peet's BV shares surged 13% to 35.50 euros today after holding Europe's biggest initial public offering this year, drawing investors counting on the Peet's…

Semnox introduces Parafait to allow amusement centers to manage social distancing

May 29, 2020

Semnox has introduced its Parafait suite to help family entertainment centers and theme parks deploy social distancing restrictions to ensure customer and…

IAAPA calls for amendments to PPP loans

May 29, 2020

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions has urged members to contact lawmakers to amend the Paycheck Protection Program, according to…

KKR expected to inject funds into Selecta in face of COVID-19 losses

May 29, 2020

KKR, a buyout group, is preparing to invest in Swiss vending machine company Selecta, which faces a loss of business due to the coronavirus crisis, four…

House approves bill to loosen PPP loan requirements

May 29, 2020

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill designed to loosen requirements on hundreds of billions of dollars in small-business loans to help companies…

Navigating COVID-19: Challenges and opportunities dominate convenience services news in late May

COVID-19 related issues were front in center this week, as the FDA announced it is relaxing calorie disclosure requirements for vending machines.

AMOA releases white paper on COVID-19 safety

May 28, 2020

The Amusement and Music Operators Association has authored a white paper, entitled "Safety of Currency-Activated Equipment in the COVID-19 Environment," to…

SCB Global Java Holdings acquires White Tale Coffee, names CEO

May 28, 2020

SCB Global Java Holdings LLC has acquired White Tale Coffee and named Robert Novick as CEO, according to a press release.

EZ Weed selects American Green’s smart vending machine

May 28, 2020

EZ Weed, a provider of self-serve cannabis vending services, has selected and purchased American Green's proprietary smart vending solution, called the AGM, as…

Embed expands on its COVID-19 Relief Act with new toolkit

May 28, 2020

Embed announced it is expanding its previously announced COVID-19 Relief Act as a demonstration of its commitment to its customer and industry's recovery. CEO…

Coffee Fests canceled in Anaheim, Chicago due to COVID-19

May 27, 2020

The 2020 Coffee Fests in Anaheim, scheduled to take place August 9-11 in Anaheim and Aug. 28-30 in Chicago, have been cancelled on account of COVID-19…

Stern Pinball announces Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pinball game

May 27, 2020

Stern Pinball has announced a pinball game based on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, according to a press release. The game has a spinning disc pizza with a…

Monogram Foods tests employees for COVID-19

May 27, 2020

Employees at Monogram Foods, a manufacturer of packaged snacks in Martinsville, Virginia, will be tested for COVID-19 this week and will remain home for 48 to…

FDA relaxes calorie disclosure for vending machines during COVID-19

May 27, 2020

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced a temporary policy to allow flexibility around calorie disclosure for vending during COVID-19…

Cryptera introduces NFC contactless reader

May 27, 2020

Cryptera A/S, a provider of encryption, certification and secure provisioning technology, has launched a new NFC contactless reader which accepts EMV…

Aramark expands on new protocols for reopening locations

May 27, 2020

Aramark recently announced some enhancements to its Eversafe operational safety platform recently launched in partnership with the Jefferson Health, an expert…

Vorpahl to retire from Hormel Foods; Neufeldt and Selk assume new roles

May 26, 2020

Hormel Foods Corporation has announced the upcoming retirement of Larry Vorpahl, group vice president and president of Hormel Foods International Corporation…

Operators sue Ohio over law banning coin operated amusements

May 26, 2020

Ohio operators of pinball machines, arcade games, jukeboxes, pool tables and other coin-operated amusements are suing the state over coronavirus restrictions…

Californians rally against expanding facial recognition

May 26, 2020

Civil liberties and consumer privacy advocates have spoken out against a California bill supported by Microsoft that is designed to regulate the use of facial…