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E&M Logistics' parent firm acquires Jack & Jill
December 13, 2021
GlacierPoint Enterprises Inc., parent company of E&M Logistics, the exclusive DSD distributor of Nestlé frozen pizza, ice cream for Dreyer's, Häagen-Dazs…
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Hershey shifts production operations, to lay off 77
December 10, 2021
The Hershey Co.'s new 800,000-square-foot warehouse in South Annville Township, Pennsylvania, which began operations in late October, will assume certain…
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Kraft Heinz to acquire Just Spices
December 10, 2021
The Kraft Heinz Co. has agreed to acquire an 85% stake in Germany-based Just Spices GmbH for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release. Just Spices…
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Coffee leaf disease saps Central American jobs, fueling exodus to US
December 10, 2021
A coffee leaf disease caused by 2020 hurricanes has contributed to the loss of farming jobs in Central America and the surge of people migrating to the U.S. in…
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White Castle makes non-beef, chicken and cheese Slider available for vending
December 10, 2021
White Castle's top-selling non-beef Slider, the Chicken & Cheese Slider, has been available only in its restaurants, is now available for vending machines…
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SOS interactive IoT startup raises $3.4 M, will deploy 35 machines at Florida Panthers Arena
December 10, 2021
SOS, a female-founded creator and operator of interactive vending machines delivering products and digital content in public spaces, including Fenway Park, FLA…
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Hormel Foods reports record Q4 results
December 9, 2021
Hormel Foods Corp. reported record fourth quarter sales due to the inclusion of the Planters snack nuts business, higher pricing and organic volume growth from…
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Kraft Heinz to combine U.S., Canada businesses
December 9, 2021
The Kraft Heinz Co. will combine its U.S. and Canada businesses to create the North America Zone, which is expected to be effective in the second fiscal…
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BP stores to offer checkout-free technology
December 9, 2021
Shoppers will scan their app at a device on their way out. BP PLC, the U.K. based global fuel station convenience store operator, will deploy…
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McCain Foods invests $55 M in Strong Roots
December 9, 2021
McCain Foods has agreed to invest $55 million in Strong Roots, a plant-based frozen food company, to take a minority stake in the business, according to a…
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Don’t miss the panel: How to navigate pricing and supply chain issues in today’s self-service landscape
December 8, 2021
While COVID unleashed a new wave of interest in self-service technology, many companies deployed additional customer touchpoints, a movement that continues…
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United Natural Foods boosts Q1 2022 sales, earnings
December 8, 2021
United Natural Foods Inc. improved both sales and earnings for Q1 2022, boosted by inflation and new business, according to an earnings release.
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Campbell Soup posts Q1 2022 sales, earnings declines
December 8, 2021
Campbell Soup Co. reported a decline in sales and earnings for Q1 2022 compared to the prior year's quarter due to cycling of year ago retailer inventory…
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Tokyo Metro installs frozen food vending machine
December 8, 2021
Tokyo Metro Co. has installed a vending machine offering frozen gyoza dumplings and ramen in a subway station, according to a report in The Japan News.
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Southwest operator ready for coffee/pantry service rebound
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The economy in the market PGI Services serves has been dominated by white collar service businesses, and that sector remains critical to the Southwestern…
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US lawmakers introduce employee retention and tax credit reinstatement bill
December 8, 2021
U.S. lawmakers have listened to the convenience services industry and have introduced the Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act which, if signed into…
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LAI Games introduces Aslphalt 9 Legends Arcade
December 8, 2021
LAI Games has begun shipping its new racing simulator, Asphalt 9 Legends Arcade, to venues across North and South America, according to a press release.
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UK dairy introduces community milk vending
December 8, 2021
A family U.K. dairy, Just Jerseys, has introduced a community milk vending machine, according to a Shropshire Star report.
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Compass Group to manage Five Star Senior Living dining operations
December 7, 2021
Compass Community Living, a division of Compass Group, will assume management of dining service operations owned by Five Star Senior Living Inc., according to…
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Aramark teams with Starr Restaurant Organization
December 7, 2021
Aramark Corp. has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Philadelphia-based Starr Restaurant Organization to provide best-in-class hospitality…
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