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Chicago’s 2017 soda tax cut consumption
February 24, 2020
Chicago's soda tax reduced consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks, a new study finds, along with raising funds for public health initiatives, according to a…
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General Mills Foodservice introduces Pillsbury professional online community
February 24, 2020
General Mills Foodservice has launched its Pillsbury Professional Online Community, a resource to help foodservice professionals, according to a press release.
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PayRange Inc. raises $70M to upgrade machines to accept mobile payment
February 24, 2020
PayRange Inc. has secured $70 million in funding to digitize unattended retail machines at no upfront cost to machine owners, according to a press release.
read nowRefreshment Solutions names Eric Woods COO
February 24, 2020
Refreshment Solutions, based in Norco, Louisiana, has named Eric Woods as its chief operating officer.
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2020 Kiosk Market Census Report: Record growth continues
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The kiosk industry posted its third consecutive year of double-digit growth in 2019, according to the newly-released 2020 Kiosk Market Census Report. Kiosk…
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New Hampshire considers stricter bottled water standards
February 24, 2020
New Hampshire is considering a law to require bottled water companies to test for and remove PFAS contaminants, according to a msn.com report.
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PepsiCo, Inc. to acquire Chinese snack maker for $705M
February 24, 2020
PepsiCo, Inc. has agreed to acquire Hangzhou Haomusi Food Co., Ltd., one of the largest online snacks companies in China, from Haoxiangni Health Food Co., Ltd.
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NAMA’s Lindsey Nelson honored for professional achievement
February 24, 2020
Lindsey Nelson, vice president of programs and services for the National Automatic Merchandising Association, has been recognized with the Association Forum's…
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Amsterdam arcade features cashless readers
February 24, 2020
Visitors to Jar BV Gamestate in Amsterdam can experience the virtual reality immersion rooms aided by 180 smartTOUCH card readers that enable them to play…
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UCLA cancels plans for facial recognition
February 24, 2020
UCLA has abandoned plans to use facial recognition on campus for surveillance purposes, according to Fight for the Future, a nonprofit digital rights advocacy…
read nowOptConnect launches 5G router
February 21, 2020
OptConnect, a wireless connectivity solutions provider, has launched mylo, a 5G router on the Cat M1 network. The mylo can connect to AT&T and Verizon…
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Taiwan vending machine dispenses surgical masks during coronavirus outbreak
February 21, 2020
Yallvend, a Taipei-based vending solutions developer, has introduced a mask vending machine for trial in Taipei to address the coronavirus outbreak, according…
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Betson Syracuse to host open house April 8
February 21, 2020
Betson Syracuse will host an open house and lunch on April 8 to showcase new equipment from Adrenaline, AMI Entertainment, AMS, Crane Merchandising Systems…
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Sysco launches plant-based menu items and more
February 21, 2020
Sysco Corp. has launched 11 new menu concepts in its Cutting Edge Solutions platform, including plant-based items. The new items include:
read nowHormel Foods Corp to acquire supplier, Sadler's Smokehouse
February 20, 2020
Hormel Foods Corp. has agreed to acquire Texas-based Sadler's Smokehouse, a family-owned business specializing in pit-smoked meats for retail and food service…
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Washington State seeks to curb bottled water activity
February 20, 2020
Washington will become the first U.S. state to ban new water withdrawals from streams and springs under a recently passed state senate bill, according to a…
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Columbia launches $63.9 million fund to stabilize coffee prices
February 20, 2020
Colombia, the largest producer of washed arabica coffee, has created a $63.9 million fund to stabilize coffee prices and protect farmers from volatile markets.
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Coronavirus' effect on supply chains: Potentially worse than 2002 SARS outbreak
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
While this morning the coronavirus has reportedly killed more than 2,100 and sickened more than 75,700, QSRs and other businesses are waiting and wondering how…
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Firestone Financial announces 2019 Platinum Partners Awards recipients
February 20, 2020
Firestone Financial, a subsidiary of Berkshire Bank, has announced its 2019 Platinum Partners, which it will honor at an awards ceremony at Amusement Expo 202…
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Stern Pinball Inc. names KMS its satellite distributor for Europe
February 20, 2020
Stern Pinball Inc. has named KMS as its satellite distributor for parts, accessories, and merchandise in Europe, complementing its existing distributor network…
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