Coca-Cola to acquire BodyArmor for $5.6 B

November 1, 2021

The Coca-Cola Co. today announced that it has acquired full ownership of BodyArmor, a line of sports performance and hydration beverages for $5.6 billion…

Compass Group, 365 Retail Markets settle consumer privacy lawsuit for $6.8 M

November 1, 2021

Compass Group USA Inc. and 365 Retail Markets LLC agreed to pay $6.8 million to resolve a lawsuit claiming they collected fingerprint data from vending machine…

Yo-Kai ramen vending machine expands to New Mexico

November 1, 2021

Students at New Mexico State University will be the first in their state to taste soup from the Yo-Kai ramen vending machine, which offers noodle soups and…

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Hershey boosts Q3 2021 sales, sustains earnings

October 29, 2021

The Hershey Co. sustained earnings and improved sales for the third quarter ending Oct. 3, 2021, according to a press release.

Hormel Foods announces EVP/CFO change

October 29, 2021

Jim Sheehan plans to retire as executive vice president and chief financial officer after 43 years with Hormel Foods Corp., according to a press release.

Tyson Foods to build $355 M Kentucky plant, add 450 jobs

October 29, 2021

Tyson Foods Inc. will invest $355 million to build a bacon plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, according to a press release. The project is part of Tyson's…

Coca-Cola set to acquire BodyArmor

October 29, 2021

The Coca-Cola Co. is nearing the acquisition of a controlling stake in BodyArmor, a sports drink manufacturer, according to a Bloomberg report. Sources…

Pandemic spurs UK vending, micro market gains, despite ‘traditional’ vending’s setback

October 29, 2021

The pandemic has given new life to vending machines and micro markets in the U.K., according to a BBC report.

Starbucks: 'Pandemic to blame for disappointing China sales'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Starbucks reported Thursday that Q4 revenue fell short of expectations, thanks to a 7% drop in same-store sales in China.

Industry veteran Byron Howard of Shaffer Distributing to retire

October 29, 2021

Byron Howard Vending and amusement industry veteran Byron Howard of the Shaffer Distributing Co. has announced his retirement after 40 years…

Private equity firm invests in Seaga Manufacturing

October 29, 2021

Dominus Capital L.P., a private equity firm, and affiliates have completed an investment in Seaga Manufacturing Inc., a manufacturer of vending and dispensing…

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Keurig Dr Pepper reports strong Q3 results, raises 2021 guidance

October 28, 2021

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. reported strong and balanced financial results for the third quarter, which ended Sept. 30, 2021 and raised its guidance for net sales…

Columbus breweries offer ‘charcuterie’ vending machines

October 28, 2021

A pair of breweries in Columbus, Ohio are offering "charcuterie" vending machines that vend seafood, bread, meats, cheeses, and miscellaneous snacks, according…

Bitcoin Latinum teams with OSO ATMs on crypto ATMs

October 28, 2021

Bitcoin Latinum, an asset backed cryptocurrency, has teamed with Arizona based OSO ATMs, an ATM provider, to install 100,000 Bitcoin Latinum ATMs across all…

Coinsource introduces Spanish language bitcoin ATMs

October 28, 2021

Coinsource, a provider of bitcoin ATMs, has introduced Coinsource Primero en Español, a Spanish-language BTM initiative, according to a press release.

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Coca-Cola boosts sales, earnings for Q3 2021

October 27, 2021

The Coca Cola Co. today reported strong third quarter 2021 results and year-to-date performance, according to an earnings release.

Kraft Heinz lifts Q3 2021 earnings on sales decline

October 27, 2021

The Kraft Heinz Co. reported earnings gains on declining sales for the third quarter of 2021, which reflected growth in organic net sales on top of…