Grupo Bimbo invests in superfood company LiveKua

December 7, 2021

Grupo Bimbo, the Mexico based global snack manufacturer, has led a Series A round of funding in LiveKua, an Ecuador based superfood manufacturer, with…

Illinois considers mandating contraception pills in vending machines

December 7, 2021

Illinois state lawmakers are considering a bill that will require at least one vending machine on public university and college campuses to offer emergency…

Selecta teams with Swiss food tech firm on fast hot steam kiosk

December 7, 2021

Selecta offers Carogusto's "SiSiSI Qeamer" in its Foodies micro markets. Selecta Group, Europe's leading route based self-service retailer, has…

KeHe Distributors to open Arizona distribution center, add 70 jobs

December 7, 2021

KeHe Distributors will host a grand opening for its newest distribution center on Thursday, featuring company officials and a tour of the 500,000-square-foot…

Nanoshield technology destroys virus, bacteria on high-touch surfaces

December 7, 2021

Nanoshield has introduced a clear plastic film that can be used on a variety of surfaces, such as digital screens, mobile phones and other frequently touched…

Canadian town boots residential vending bank

December 7, 2021

A residential neighborhood vending bank in Belleville, Ontario will be closing after the city's planning advisory committee chose not to rezone the property to…

Utz Brands completes acquisition of RW Garcia

December 7, 2021

Utz Brands Inc. has completed the previously reported acquisition of R.W. Garcia Holdings LLC and related entities for a total purchase price of $56 million…

Sysco to acquire fresh produce distributor/processor

December 6, 2021

Sysco Corp. a global foodservice distribution company, has agreed to acquire The Coastal Companies, a fresh produce distributor and value-added processer, from…

Why you need to work on, not in your business

by Ray Friedrich

How one mentor taught this vending/foodservice veteran the importance of well documented systems and procedures for every aspect of the business.

Mixed-use leisure entertainment gains momentum post lockdown

by Kevin Williams

Deep pocket content creators are are investing in indoor, mixed use leisure entertainment operations.

North Carolina entrepreneur launches pet supply vending business

December 6, 2021

Betty Crump, an alumnus of North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, North Carolina, has launched a pet supply vending machine business, Betty's Unique…

Japan pork farm installs meat vending machine

December 6, 2021

Are Japanese hog farmers taking a cue from U.K. dairy farms?

French luxury brand showcases hand bag in vending machine

December 3, 2021

Jacquemus, a French luxury brand, has introduced pink vending machines to showcase its new "Le Bambino Long" bag. The machines allow customers to buy the bag…

Luckin Coffee investor urges shareholders to oppose other investor’s plan

December 3, 2021

A Luckin Coffee investor has asked shareholders and convertible bondholders to oppose a plan giving Centurium Capital, another investor, control of the…

Thrill City theme park opens in India

December 3, 2021

Thrill City opened its gates in Hyderabad, India spread across over 8,000 square meters with over 50 experiences and games, including 12D & Dome Theatre…

Parts Town parent company acquires Duffy’s AIS

December 3, 2021

PT Holdings LLC, parent company of foodservice equipment parts distributor Parts Town, has added Rochester, New York based Duffy's AIS to its PT Holdings…

SandenVendo America taps Vendekin’s controller to allow touchless transactions

December 2, 2021

SandenVendo America, a global vending machine manufacturer, has teamed with Vendekin Technologies, a Pune, India based provider of vending technology, to…

Quench acquires Go Pure Water in Austin

December 2, 2021

Quench, a provider of filtered water solutions for businesses and dealer partners across the U.S. and Canada, has acquired Go Pure Water Technology, a provider…

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: CAV

CAV provides a fully automated Age & ID verification on the spot. Providing that we offer our partners solutions that make it possible to increase profit…

Guest empowerment: How today’s technology makes it happen

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Raghu Sagi, chief information officer at Inspire Brands, will offer an overview of the technology platforms that drive the guest experience across more than…