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New Orleans health groups launch reproductive care vending machine
May 20, 2026
Seven reproductive health advocacy organizations have launched a free healthcare vending machine inside the New Orleans Healing Center, offering birth control…
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Atmos donates book vending machine to Lubbock children's hospital
May 20, 2026
Atmos Energy and Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock, Texas, dedicated a new book vending machine at the hospital as part of Atmos Energy's "Fueling Safe…
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Greek government clamps down on cannabis vending
May 20, 2026
The government of Greece is moving to tighten regulation of cannabis-related products by banning their sale at kiosks, mini markets and vending machines amid…
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Envipco signs final agreement on reverse vending machines in UK stores
May 19, 2026
Netherlands-based Envipco Holding N.V. has signed a final agreement with Iceland Foods to supply approximately 1,500 reverse vending machines across the United…
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Norwegian airport operator seeks bids on $340M in kiosk foodservice
May 19, 2026
Avinor, the state-owned company that operates most of Norway's airports, has launched a major food-and-beverage tender covering eight airports as part of a…
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Malaysia vending machine program a win for low-income entrepreneurs
May 18, 2026
A Malaysian government initiative using vending machines to help low-income food entrepreneurs generate income is showing positive results, according to a…
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Why mobile payments have become essential for modern vending operations
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
The vending industry has undergone a major transformation over the past decade, evolving from a primarily cash-driven business into a technology-enabled…
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Nigeria revamps transportation ticketing
May 15, 2026
Nigeria-based digital payments company Interswitch has launched a digital ticket vending platform aimed at modernizing that country's interstate transportation…
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Finix launches Android-based unattended payment terminal for vending, kiosks
May 15, 2026
Payment processor Finix has launched an Android-based unattended payment terminal designed for vending, parking, automated retail and other self-service…
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Diva By Cindy expands personal care vending to higher ed
May 14, 2026
Beauty and wellness brand Diva By Cindy has installed a natural hair care vending machine at George Washington University, according to a BlackNews.com report…
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Cincinnati vending machine dispenses surprise beverages
May 14, 2026
A Cincinnati-area business is reimagining the vending machine experience with a concept built around surprise beverage selections from around the world…
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Suspicious object in vending machine shuts down campaign event
May 13, 2026
A suspicious object discovered inside a vending machine at Middle Georgia Regional Airport prompted a law enforcement response Tuesday morning ahead of a…
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Mini Melts, Magnum partner on frozen treats vending
May 13, 2026
Mini Melts USA and The Magnum Ice Cream Company have entered into a strategic partnership to expand the distribution of premium frozen treats through automated…
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Modern vending's smart alternatives
by Dale Laszig — Founder, DSL Direct LLC
Modern vending is expanding, bringing new opportunities for consumers, business owners, operators and investors alike. Successful operators are combining…
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Seaga acquires Three Square Market from 365 Retail Markets
May 12, 2026
Seaga Manufacturing has acquired Three Square Market to expand its presence in the growing unattended retail and micromarket sector, according to a press…
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Wisconsin county adds free gun locks to health vending machines
May 12, 2026
Officials in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, have expanded a public health vending machine initiative to include free gun trigger locks and cable locks aimed at…
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Thieves break into Sacramento flower vending machine
May 12, 2026
A flower vending machine operated by Everest Flowers and Gifts in Sacramento, California, was damaged during a break-in on the Saturday before Mother's Day…
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Scotsman's vending side hustle rakes in $58K
May 11, 2026
A Scottish man says a vending machine side business he launched during the cost-of-living crisis is on track to generate more than $58,000 in annual revenue…
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Vending machine bombing suspects made two failed attempts before blast
May 11, 2026
Two men accused of detonating an explosive inside a cupcake vending machine in Syracuse allegedly attempted to access the building housing the machine on two…
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