OptConnect Named To Annual Inc 5000 List

by Emily Jed

August 27, 2018

SILICON SLOPES, UT -- OptConnect , a provider of managed wireless connectivity widely used in vending and micromarkets, has secured a spot on the 2018 Inc.

Five Star Mourns Loss Of CFO Jean Bouchard

by Emily Jed

August 26, 2018

Jean Bouchard CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Jean Bouchard died on Aug. 19 after a long battle with cancer. He was chief financial officer of Five Star Food Service Inc.

Gunman Kills Two People At Florida Madden Tournament

by Emily Jed

August 26, 2018

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A gunman opened fire yesterday during a tournament for competitive players of the popular Madden 19 NFL football videogame at the GLF Game…

Intercard Will Display Cash Management Systems At 2018 CinShow

by Tim Sanford

August 22, 2018

ST. LOUIS, MO -- Intercard reports that it will showcase its innovative multifunction debit card technology for amusement businesses at the 20th annual…

Michael Gazer Joins P1AG As SVP GM

by Tim Sanford

August 22, 2018

Michael Gazer MISSISSAUGA, ON, Canada -- Michael Gazer has joined Player One Amusement Group (P1AG) as senior vice-president and general manager. An…

How Farmer's Fridge changed the meaning of convenience dining

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The marriage of fresh food with IoT technology has proven to be a winning combination for Farmer's Fridge, a company whose offering presents a refreshing…

3 Amigos Announce F2FECs Return To The Broadmoor In March 2019

by Tim Sanford

August 20, 2018

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO -- The fifth annual Face to Face Entertainment Conference (F2FEC) is scheduled for Tuesday, Mar. 5 through Thursday, Mar. 7, 2019 in…

Its Food Safety 24-7-365

August 20, 2018

Paul Schlossberg How often do you think about food safety? What specific procedures and operational guidelines do you have in place? What do you do with…

Southeastern Vending Founder Joe Hollar Dies At 86

by Emily Jed

August 20, 2018

Joe C. Hollar CHARLOTTE, NC -- Joe C. Hollar, a 40-year veteran of the vending industry, died on Aug. 19. He was 86. Hollar was a United States Navy veteran…

Tastes Are Changing We All Might Have Missed This One

August 20, 2018

Paul Schlossberg Among my favorite things to do is spotting changes especially in the food industry. My focus and attention has been directed at: (1…

Betson Specialty Coin Sets Amusements Show For Vancouver Oct 13

by Tim Sanford

August 19, 2018

CARLSTADT, NJ Betson Specialty Coin has announced that it will host its 9th annual Northwest Amusement Showcase at the Hilton Vancouver (WA) Hilton on…

No Buttons To Push Talk To The Vending Machines

August 19, 2018

Paul Schlossberg Do you have Alexa, Siri or Google Home at home or in the office? People are now saying "Add milk to my shopping list" or "Set a reminder at …

PepsiCo Acquires SodaStream For 32 Billion To Reach Consumers Beyond The Bottle

by Emily Jed

August 19, 2018

PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo has agreed to buy sparkling beverage machine maker SodaStream in a $3.2 billion deal. The Israeli company makes a countertop machine…

USI Taps Zinola Southern Regional Technical Sales Manager

by Tim Sanford

August 19, 2018

Luis Zinola DES MOINES, IA -- Luis (Lou) Zinola has joined U-Select-It as regional technical sales manager. In his new post, he will be responsible for vending…

P1AG Hosts Randy Fromm Arcade School In Orlando FL Sept 18-21

by Tim Sanford

August 16, 2018

ORLANDO, FL Player One Amusement Group reports that it will host the Randy Fromm Arcade School for game technicians at its headquarters here from Sept. 1…

Admiral Beverage Selects USA Technologies For Cashless Payments And Seed Logistics Software

by Emily Jed

August 15, 2018

MALVERN, PA -- USA Technologies Inc. said Admiral Pepsi , one of the largest privately held bottlers for Pepsi-Cola products in North America, signed a…

CSA To Service Reis Irvys Frozen Dessert Venders In North America

by Emily Jed

August 15, 2018

SAN DIEGO -- Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc. said CSA Service Solutions will provide technical field service for franchisees of its Reis & Irvy's…

Oregons Royal Vending Makes Inc 5000 List Of Fastest-Growing Firms In America

by Emily Jed

August 15, 2018

TIGARD, OR -- Royal Vending, headquartered here, ranked No. 2531 on the 2018 Inc 5000 list of the fastest-growing private firms in America. Royal Vending…

Vistar Gains Fuel Strong Q4 Fiscal 2018 Results For PFG

by Emily Jed

August 15, 2018

RICHMOND, VA -- Performance Food Group Co.'s net sales grew 3.7% to $4.6 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 versus the comparable prior-year period…

China International Games Amusement Fair Highlights VR Market

by Tim Sanford

August 13, 2018

ZHONGSHAN, China -- The organizers of the China (Zhongshan) International Games & Amusement Fair - "G&A 2018" for short - report that this year's event…