Compass Group names new CFO

October 4, 2021

Compass Group PLC has named Palmer Brown to replace Chief Financial Officer Karen Witts, who steps down on Oct. 31, according to a MarketWatch report.

Kraft Heinz completes acquisition of Turkish food maker

October 4, 2021

The Kraft Heinz Co. has completed the previously announced purchase of Assan Foods from privately held Turkish conglomerate Kibar Holding for an undisclosed…

Genmega to offer bitcoin/remittance kiosk

October 4, 2021

Genmega Inc., a self-service kiosk and ATM manufacturer, will introduce its Gemini for cash purchases of bitcoin, bill remittance or any cash purchasing…

SWOT analysis: Critical aspect of your strategic plan

by Ray Friedrich — CEO, Sterling Services

All organizations have their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. This is why the SWOT analysis is one of the most important aspects of a…

Immersive entertainment recovery gradually gains traction

by Kevin Williams

The backpack PC VR free-roaming scene has been seeing constant movement, and the whole hyper reality sector is receiving immense investment.

Smart fridge startup plans nationwide expansion

October 4, 2021

Mama Gaia, a healthy vending machine startup, offers a smart fridge and provides an app that allows customers to gain access to the machine, check inventory…

BradyIFS acquires 2 California foodservice, janitorial supply companies

October 4, 2021

BradyIFS — the company recently created by the merger of Las Vegas based Brady Industries, a foodservice and janitorial supply equipment company, and Bell…

Basil Street teams with motion control provider on pizza machines

October 1, 2021

Basil Street, a provider of automated pizza machines, has teamed with motion control company Arcus Servo Motion, a provider of motion control systems, as it…

Primo Water names COO

October 1, 2021

Cate Gutowski Primo Water Corp., a provider of drinking water solutions in North America and Europe, has named Cate Gutowski as COO, effective Oct.

Bitcoin Depot surpasses 5,000 crypto ATMs

October 1, 2021

Bitcoin Depot, a crypto ATM network, now operates more than 5,000 bitcoin ATMs across the U.S. and Canada, having tripled its kiosk count in the last six…

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Vending machine in Japan offers classic French cuisine

September 30, 2021

A glassfront vending machine in Japan offers a variety of classic French cuisine items, according to a Japan Today report.

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PepsiCo to build Denver fulfillment center

September 29, 2021

PepsiCo Inc. and its affiliate, Bottling Group LLC, plan to purchase a 148-acre site in Denver from Westside Investment Partners to build a bottling facility…

Coffee deals abound on National Coffee Day

September 29, 2021

Consumers nationwide can get free coffee today, National Coffee Day, as coffee brands, coffee shops, convenience stores and restaurants are offering coffee…

Sexual awareness group installs contraception vending machine in NYC

September 29, 2021

The Pill Club, a direct-to-consumer wellness brand, celebrated World Contraception Day 2021 this past Sunday by placing a vending machine adorned with images…

Dallas restaurateur embraces vending, delivery robots

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Espartaco Borga has deployed 'smart' vending machines and in-store food delivery robots to improve efficiencies for customers while making better use of labor.

Touchless vending and coffee service machines: Success beyond COVID?

September 29, 2021

The customer demand for contactless interaction continues to expand due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thankfully, a number of self-service equipment…

United Natural Foods reports Q4 2021 sales and earnings decline

September 28, 2021

United Natural Foods Inc. reported net sales fell 0.5% from $6.77 billion in Q4 2020 to $6.74 billion in the quarter ending July 31, 2021, according to a…

Malaysia café features disposable camera vending machine

September 28, 2021

A shopper in Malaysia recently posted a video demonstrating a disposable camera vending machine in a café, according to an says.com/my report. The glassfront…