Robusta coffee prices surge

April 27, 2023

Robusta coffee, historically less expensive than the milder arabica variety, hit its highest price levels in 12 years this week as roasters used more of a…

Meals on Wheels of New Mexico offers healthy vending machines

April 27, 2023

Meals on Wheels of New Mexico introduced its Forage vending machines to provide healthy meals to local hospitals, according to a krqe.com report.

Novelty vending machines expand in Washington town

April 27, 2023

Vending machines offering arts and craft items have popped up around Bellingham, Washington in the past year, according to a Cascade Daily report.

PepsiCo launches sustainability initiative for customers

April 27, 2023

PepsiCo Inc. has introduced pep+ Partners for Tomorrow, a platform that delivers solutions that aim to support its customers in achieving their sustainability…

Legendary Gary Puckett honored at NY amusement/music operator gathering

April 26, 2023

Gary Puckett, the legendary musician, received the Jukebox Artist of the Year Award at the Amusement and Music Owners Association of New York annual gala this…

Danone lifts Q1 2023 sales on price hikes, raises guidance

April 26, 2023

Danone SA lifted its Q1 2023 sales boosted by price increases and raised its 2023 guidance, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:

PepsiCo lifts Q1 2023 revenue on price hikes, raises annual forecast

April 26, 2023

PepsiCo Inc. lifted its revenue Q1 2023 over the prior year period, driven by price increases that offset rising costs, according to a Reuters report.

Pharmabox taps smart power management device to ensure continuous connectivity

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Pharmabox founder and CEO Alejandro Rodriguez faced connectivity issues as the company grew. A smart power management device, Switch Always On, continuously…

Cashless drives small transaction sales in vending, amusements

April 26, 2023

Cashless payments continue to expand, even for small ticket (under $10) transactions, according to the 2023 Micropayment Trends Report conducted by Cantaloupe…

Nestle lifts Q1 2023 sales boosted by price hikes

April 25, 2023

Nestlé SA lifted its Q1 2023 sales lifted by pricing, according to a financial report. Highlights include:

Stansfield Vending transitions to ESOP plan

April 25, 2023

Stansfield Vending, a full line vending and amusement vending operation in La Crosse, Wisconsin, has transitioned to an employee stock ownership plan…

Coca-Cola lifts Q1 2023 results boosted by away-from-home sales

April 24, 2023

Coca-Cola Co. lifted its Q1 2023 revenue and earnings partially driven by away-from-home sales, according to a press release. Highlights include:

Top 5 coffee and tea trends for 2023

In the post-pandemic 'new normal,' health, sustainability and convenience are all top of mind for consumers. Coffee and tea preferences are carrying over from…

VR enters new phase amid tech sector restructuring

by Kevin Williams

2023 marks a period of moving towards what is coined 'phase five' — ultra slim headsets with wireless or tethered technology, incorporating sophisticated…

Harm reduction machines debut in DC

April 24, 2023

DC Health, the Department of Behavioral Health and the DC Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department have partnered to introduce vending machines to…

Coffee, tea, water linked to lower diabetes risk

April 24, 2023

Adults with type 2 diabetes can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and live longer by replacing sugary drinks with coffee or tea or water, according to…

Vending machine in Missouri shopping center offers cupcakes

April 24, 2023

Shoppers at Dogwood Vintiques in Jefferson City, Missouri can buy cupcakes from a glassfront vending machine, according to a News Tribune report.

Quench acquires AquaLine in Boston

April 21, 2023

Quench, a provider of filtered water solutions for businesses and dealer partners across North America, has acquired AquaLine Pure Water Services of Boston for…

Coca-Cola teams with Snapchat on AR vending machine

April 21, 2023

Coca-Cola is the first brand to install an augmented reality enabled vending machine that provides AR experiences and rewards, according to a consumergoods.com…

Indian reservation installs Narcan machine

April 21, 2023

The Pala Band of Mission Indians has installed the first naloxone vending machine on tribal land in the U.S. at the Pala Fire Department in Southern…