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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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