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Report questions Nestle’s health, nutrition offerings
June 1, 2021
Nestle acknowledged today that it is examining its health and nutrition strategy after the Financial Times reported an internal document described a big…
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Cyberattack shuts down world's biggest meat processor
June 1, 2021
The world's largest meat processor, JBS, said it was the target of an organized cybersecurity attack that affected some of its servers supporting its North…
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WeWork to deploy touchless coffee machines in London
June 1, 2021
WeWork, the commercial real estate company, plans to introduce touch-free coffee machines in all its London offices, according to a Business Insider report.
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Farmer’s Fridge launches signature meals in Jewel-Osco stores
June 1, 2021
Farmer's Fridge, the Chicago based company that offers freshly prepared meals in refrigerated vending machines, now offers its food in Jewel-Osco supermarkets…
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Loss prevention case study: 2nd shift driver confesses to stealing $5k in 5 months
by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.
A route driver considered to be a model employee was able to steal cash on a regular basis because of insufficient supervision.
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2021 amusement machine releases sprouting from all directions
New releases have been unseasonably slow this year, but signs of life are now rapidly emerging.
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AiFi partners with Verizon to bring 5G-powered autonomous c-store to Indy 500
May 28, 2021
AiFi, a provider of autonomous shopping experiences powered by AI, has teamed with Verizon Business to bring an autonomous shopping experience to the 105th…
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Italy’s Ali Group tops Middleby's bid for Welbilt
May 28, 2021
More than a month after Middleby Corp agreed to buy its competitor, Welbilt Inc., for $2.9 billion, the kitchen equipment company has received an all-cash…
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Pepsico’s Lifewtr introduces 1-liter bottles
May 28, 2021
Lifewtr, a premium bottled water brand owned by Pepsico Inc., has released its largest bottle collection at retailers nationwide, according to an email sent to…
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FEC featuring axe throwing to open in UK
May 27, 2021
TimberVault, a family entertainment center featuring an arcade, axe-throwing lanes, an escape room and a café, will open Friday in Plymouth, U.K., according to…
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Nayax posts 26% revenue gain, doubles loss for Q1 2021
May 27, 2021
Nayax, an Israel-based provider of cashless solutions for the unattended retail industry, boosted revenue 26% from $18.1 million in Q1 2020 to $22.8 million…
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Coca-Cola Japan discounts vending sales via subscription app
May 27, 2021
As previously announced, the Coca-Cola (Japan) Co. has begun offering discounts to its vending customers this month through its subscription app to boost sales…
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Combination reusable bottle machine/water fill station debuts
May 27, 2021
Bottlehub, a combination reusable water bottle kiosk and fill station, has been developed to help schools and businesses move away from single-use plastic…
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Canteen teams with Le Bread Xpress to sell robotic bakery machines nationwide
May 26, 2021
Canteen Vending Services has teamed with Le Bread Xpress to install and manage Bake Xpress robotic bakery vending machines throughout North America, according…
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Oat milk maker Oatly raises $1.4B in IPO
May 26, 2021
Oatly, a Sweden based manufacturer of oat milk, raised $1.4 billion in an initial public offering Thursday on the Nasdaq stock exchange, according to an…
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Mondelez to acquire baked snack maker Chipita
May 26, 2021
Mondelēz International Inc. has agreed to acquire Chipita S.A., a player in the Central and Eastern European croissants and baked snacks category, for an…
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Self-service machines find waiting market in cannabis bellwether California
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
This cannabis vending machine tackles the biggest friction point faced by most cannabis dispensaries: people waiting in line to make a purchase.
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Artisanal pizza machines a big hit for Aramark Canada
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Aramark Canada became one of PizzaForno's first licensees in 2018, driven by the opportunity to serve artisinal pizza 24/7.
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SBA seeks input on retail, wholesale loan eligibility
May 26, 2021
The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking public comments on a proposed rule that would make more retail and wholesale businesses eligible for loans…
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Bitcoin of America combines traditional with bitcoin ATM
May 26, 2021
Bitcoin of America has introduced a kiosk that combines the functions of a traditional ATM and a cryptocurrency ATM, according to a press release.
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