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Foodservice companies, grocers work together to fulfill labor, worker needs
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
As consumers stock up on groceries to follow shelter-in-place orders, restaurants are laying off workers as retailers face a shortage.
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Sysco reports 5.1% quarterly sales drop, cuts a third of workforce due to coronavirus
May 6, 2020
Sysco Corp., the nation's largest foodservice distributor, reported sales for the third quarter were $9.6 billion, a decrease of 5.1% compared to the same…
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U.K. amusement group calls for government support for COVID-19 recovery
May 6, 2020
Bacta, the U.K.'s amusement trade organization, has released a report focused on getting the amusement machine sector back to work following the COVID-1…
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J&J Snack Foods names Dan Fachner president
May 6, 2020
Dan Fachner J & J Snack Foods Corp. has named Dan Fachner, president and CEO of The ICEE Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of J & J Snack…
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Vengo Labs uses mobile technology to enable contactless product sampling
May 6, 2020
Vengo Labs, a provider of digital kiosk sampling solutions, has developed a contactless sampling process by incorporating mobile phone technology, according to…
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Coca-Cola Consolidated reports 6.4% revenue gain, boosted by COVID-19 demand
May 6, 2020
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. reported a 6.4% revenue gain in the first quarter of 2020, primarily due to an increase in physical case volume of 6.1%, according…
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Convenience services industry video reinforces industry’s commitment to safety
May 6, 2020
The convenience services industry banded together nationwide to send a powerful message of support to America's businesses in a 2-minute video produced by Vend…
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Chowbotics quadruples robotic salad maker placements in hospitals amidst new criteria for food safety
May 6, 2020
Chowbotics, a manufacturer of a robotic salad machine, is deploying over 50 new robots providing fresh customizable meals to hospitals around the country…
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Aramark reports 6.7% revenue decline for second quarter
May 5, 2020
Aramark's consolidated revenue declined 6.7% year-over-year for the second quarter to $3.7 billion, with underlying growth in the overall business more than…
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Sonoma Brands completes acquisition of KRAVE from Hershey
May 5, 2020
Sonoma Brands has completed the acquisition of KRAVE, a jerky brand, from the Hershey Company for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release.
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American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation postpones fundraising for 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award
May 5, 2020
The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation has postponed the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award fundraising program due to the coronavirus pandemic…
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NAMA sends U.S. governors suggestions for reopening break rooms
May 5, 2020
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has sent a letter to every state governor with suggested language to include for the safe reopening of break…
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NAMA to host webinar on optimizing performance under stress
May 5, 2020
The National Automatic Merchandising Association will host a free webinar on optimizing performance under stress on Wednesday at 2 p.m., presented by…
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The self-service surge: step forward OEMs
The Coronavirus is having a devastating financial impact across the globe. However, for OEMs building kiosks there may be a ray of light; through providing…
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COVID-19 and convenience services: 'New normal' demands flexibility
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Three veteran operators from different parts of the country gave an overview of how their operations have changed during a webinar last week presented by the…
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Are you ready to reopen your amusement center?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A webinar sponsored by the American Amusement Machine Association gave an overview of financial forecasting for entertainment centers that have been shuttered…
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Australian tech provider introduces no-touch contactless solution for vending
May 4, 2020
Vending on Track Pty Ltd., a North Strathfield, Australia based vending technology provider, has released its True Contactless Vending solution to allow…
read nowBlue Bell Creameries to pay $19+ million over 2015 listeriosis outbreak
May 4, 2020
Blue Bell Creameries L.P. will pay a total $19.35 million as part of an agreement to plead guilty to charges it shipped contaminated products linked to a 201…
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Hormel Foods operation to reopen today following COVID-19 closure
May 4, 2020
Rochelle Foods, Llc, a subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corp., will reopen as scheduled today, following a 14-day voluntary closure, according to a press release.
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Payment coalition claims COVID-19 contamination risk from U.S. currency overblown
May 4, 2020
Businesses that refuse to accept cash as a way to lower coronavirus transmission risks are acting contrary to the best available scientific evidence, according…
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