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Coca-Cola considers offloading Africa bottling business
March 30, 2021
The Coca-Cola Co. is considering a sale or initial public offering for its bottling business in Africa, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg News.
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Utz Brands acquires National Food Corp distribution rights in Florida
March 30, 2021
Utz Brands Inc. has purchased distribution rights in the Central Florida region from an existing third-party direct store delivery distributor, National Food…
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Ikea Malaysia store deploys vending machines for bags, snacks, spare parts
March 30, 2021
Ikea Malaysia has installed vending machines to offer snacks along with its blue bags and spare parts at its Mutiara Damansara store in an effort to reduce…
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Eseye, Device Insight team to improve connectivity for vending machines
March 30, 2021
Global IoT connectivity specialist, Eseye, has teamed with IoT platform solution provider, Device Insight, to provide connected technology capabilities for…
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Coffee Lovers Coffee Service acquires RGM Coffee Services
March 30, 2021
Coffee Lovers Coffee Service, based in Fairfield, New Jersey, has acquired RGM Coffee Services, also in Fairfield, for an undisclosed sum, according to a…
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Sodexo teams with Hellofresh on meal kit delivery service for US colleges
March 30, 2021
Sodexo, a Paris based foodservice and facilities management company, has teamed with Hellofresh, a meal kit delivery provider, to offer delivery of HelloFresh…
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USA Technologies launches e-commerce integration for OCS and delivery services
March 30, 2021
USA Technologies Inc., a cashless payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the self-service retail market, has…
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Nestle Professional to deploy anti-viral screen protection on coffee machines
March 29, 2021
Nestlé Professional will deploy anti-viral and anti-bacterial self-disinfecting screen protectors for its out of home coffee machines, according to a press…
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Building blocks for creating a ‘culture of controls’
by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.
The major challenge most vending and foodservice operators face when trying to change key aspects of their operations comes from employees at all levels who…
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Amusement trade shows go virtual, players find multiple paths
Several trade shows tested virtual events on account of the coronavirus pandemic. Innovation continued, but on a different scale.
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Nayax teams with Tigapo to improve coin-op consumer engagement
March 29, 2021
Nayax, a cashless payment provider, has partnered with Tigapo, a cloud-based management and monetization system for amusement locations, to expand…
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Post-Show Report of 2021 India Amusement Parks & Leisure Expo (Virtual)
This March 22nd-26th, a total of 112 quality Chinese exhibitors has gathered on the virtual show floor of the 2021 India Amusement Parks & Leisure Expo…
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Wittern Group introduces UV sanitizing technology
March 29, 2021
The Wittern Group, a vending solutions provider, has introduced UVend Technology, a patent-pending UV light sanitization solution, according to a press…
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Macau gaming machine provider expands into vending
March 29, 2021
Asia Pioneer Entertainment Ltd., a gaming machine provider in Macau, plans to deploy vending machines throughout Macau to supplement its core gaming business…
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Chemesis International teams with CBD snack provider
March 29, 2021
Chemesis International Inc., a cannabis product development company, announced a brand partnership with Pipe Dream Kitchen, LLC and its portfolio of CBD based…
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US wholesale coffee prices rising
March 26, 2021
U.S. wholesale coffee prices are rising as supplies are shrinking due to a global shortage of shipping containers, according to a Bloomberg report. U.S. coffee…
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Pepsico teams with Peeps on marshmallow flavored beverage
March 26, 2021
Pepsico Inc. has teamed with Peeps on a limited time beverage called Pepsi x Peeps that combines the taste of Pepsi cola with the Peeps marshmallow flavor…
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Sega veteran Paul Williams leads management buyout
March 25, 2021
Paul Williams Sega Amusements International Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sega Corp. based in Japan, is being acquired by its management team led…
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Walt Disney World tests facial recognition at Magic Kingdom Park
March 25, 2021
Visitors to Magic Kingdom Park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, between March 23 to April 23 will be able to gain admission using facial recognition technology…
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Xtreme Play Adrenaline Park set to open in Connecticut
March 25, 2021
Amusement Entertainment Management, a provider of family entertainment consulting services, has applied the finishing touches to Xtreme Play Adrenaline Park, a…
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