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Hackers unlock secret repair menu for McDonald’s self-serve ice cream machines
April 26, 2021
A hacker team has created a device that will allow a McDonald's franchisee to unlock information about the self-service ice cream machines that have a…
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California calls on Nestle Waters to reduce spring water intake
April 26, 2021
California regulators issued a cease and desist order on Friday to Nestle Waters, now operating under the name Blue Triton Brands, to reduce its take of…
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Ohio vending company supports food pantry from customer purchases
April 26, 2021
Good Vending Co. in Columbus, Ohio has donated thousands of dollars to local charities, and has set a goal of $1 million to donate in 2021 based on customer…
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Pennsylvania vending company acquires building, plans expansion
April 26, 2021
Dean Natural Vending in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, which offers Naturals2Go vending machines, recently acquired a previously vacant building which allows the…
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Tyson Foods invests $48M in Arkansas poultry plant
April 23, 2021
Tyson Foods Inc. will invest $48 million as part of its commitment to accelerate the long-term growth of its poultry business and continued success of its Pine…
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Coca-Cola names Douglas SVP, general counsel
April 23, 2021
Monica Howard Douglas The Coca-Cola Co. has named Monica Howard Douglas as senior vice president and general counsel, succeeding Bradley Grayton, who…
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NAMA applauds SBA's clarification on eligibility for COVID relief
April 23, 2021
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has commended the U.S. Small Business Administration's clarification on what businesses qualify for Restaurant…
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Airtastic family fun center to open in Northern Ireland
April 23, 2021
The Airtastic Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, a 50,000-square-foot facility, will offer an Inflata Park, amusement arcade with play-to-win-prizes gaming…
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COVID boosts Groupe SEB Q1 2021 consumer sales, clips professional coffee
April 23, 2021
Groupe SEB, parent company of Wilbur Curtis in the U.S., reported sales in the first quarter of 2021 of €1.85 billion ($2.22 billion) up 27.4% as compared to…
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Nestle posts strong growth for Q1 2021
April 22, 2021
Nestle SA reported its strongest sales quarter in 10 years today for Q1 2021, boosted by coffee, home baking products and pet care, according to a Reuters…
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UK operator introduces 'smart fridge' option
April 22, 2021
Connect Vending, a Wallingford, U.K. based convenience services provider, has introduced smart fridges as an option to vending machines and "full" micro…
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Nayax rewards operators for embracing Monyx Wallet
April 22, 2021
Convenience services operators using the Nayax Monyx Wallet can be rewarded every time a customer downloads the Monyx Wallet app under a new promotion to…
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Developer creates Raspberry Pi controlled vending machine
April 22, 2021
A vending machine, 1.8 meters tall and is half a meter wide, has been developed that uses the Raspberry Pi single-board computer as its main controller…
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NAMA names Amy Fraser communications director
April 22, 2021
Amy Fraser Amy Fraser has joined the National Automatic Merchandising Association as director of communications to oversee internal and external…
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Pentair to acquire Ken’s Beverage
April 21, 2021
Pentair PLC, a provider of water treatment and sustainable solutions, has agreed to acquire the assets of Ken's Beverage Inc., a provider of beverage equipment…
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Coca-Cola bottler merger brings new name
April 21, 2021
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners will be the new name of the company formed by the previously announced merger of Coca-Cola Amatil and Coca-Cola European…
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Mondelez teams with Olam Food Ingredients on cocoa farm
April 21, 2021
Mondelēz International Inc., a snack manufacturer, and Olam Food Ingredients, a supplier of cocoa beans and cocoa ingredients, have partnered to create the…
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Betson promotes Steve Lamoreaux to regional sales director
April 21, 2021
Steve Lamoreaux Betson Enterprises has promoted Steve Lamoreaux from regional sales manager to regional sales director, managing the Mountain States…
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AI-driven self-checkout kiosk greets hungry passengers at Charlotte airport
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Passengers traveling through CLT can now grab fresh food to go with self-checkout to give them confidence in a sanitary, contactless experience.
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Middleby to acquire Welbilt for $2.9B
April 21, 2021
The Middleby Corp. has agreed to acquire Welbilt, Inc. in an all-stock transaction, enhancing the Middleby commercial foodservice platform with additional…
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