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Burger vending machine co-founders secure $1.5 M 'Shark Tank' investment
April 24, 2024
Dan Braido, Audley Wilson and Andy Siegel, co-founders of the start-up hamburger vending machine company RoboBurger, secured a $1.5 million investment from…
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McDonald’s Singapore debuts Yakiniku burger, burger vending machine
April 23, 2024
On April 25, McDonald's Singapore will launch its Yakiniku burger and a burger vending machine for a limited time, according to a Mothership report. The burger…
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Italian coffee maker Lavazza acquires stake in machine vendor IVS
April 23, 2024
Lavazza is investing further in the machine vending industry by purchasing a stake in IVS for 185 million euros ($197 million). Lavazza hopes to eventually…
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Intelligent vending machine market to experience massive growth in future
April 22, 2024
The intelligent vending machine market has experienced continuous growth in the past few years and is projected to grow at a good pace during the forecast…
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Dispension wants automated beer vending machines in stadiums across Nova Scotia
April 22, 2024
Nova Scotia company Dispension's owners are working to get automated beer vending machines into stadiums across the country, according to a Global News report.
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Scaling back on self-checkout? 5 ways retailers can make it work
by Peter Alcock — Head of Product Marketing, Network Merchants Limited (NMI)
In a post-COVID world, more retailers are turning to self-checkout. The can reduce checkout lines and waiting times, but may not be suitable for customers with…
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Intercard partners with Incredivend’s Skittles Remix digital kiosk
April 19, 2024
Intercard has integrated its cashless technology with Incredivend's Skittles remix digital kiosk. The kiosk dispenses mixes of Skittles candy and customers can…
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Wisconsin elementary school adds library book vending machine
April 18, 2024
Harrison Elementary School in Janesville, Wisconsin, has added a new vending machine in its library, according to a GazetteXtra news report. The machine…
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New York high school district introduces hygiene vending machine
April 18, 2024
The Watertown City School District in New York has installed a hygiene vending machine at Watertown High School. The project was spearheaded by a junior…
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Steve Campbell joins AVS Companies' micro market and vending team
April 17, 2024
AVS Companies announces that Steve Campbell has joined their team as the business development manager, according to a press release.
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Washington high school vending machine offers free meals to students
April 17, 2024
Weston High School in Arlington, Washington, has introduced a vending machine that provides free breakfast and lunch to students.
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California vending machine dispenses hand-crafted micropottery
April 17, 2024
Samantha Marie of PaperCut Pottery launched a vending machine that dispenses her small hand-crafted pottery items in Richmond, California, according to a…
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Chicago vending machines sell local artwork
April 16, 2024
Five vending machines are stocked with local art in Chicago, Illinois. Good Things Vending entrepreneur Steph Krim owns five full-sized vending machines…
read nowWisconsin county heath department launches health vending machine
April 16, 2024
A Wisconsin county public health organization has introduced a harm reduction vending machine containing Narcan and fentanyl test strips.
read nowNoodle vending machine launches in South Korea
April 16, 2024
In a move to expand its unmanned vending machine business, South Korean food company Pulmuone has launched the Robot Chef Chulchul Box. Developed in…
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Vending Times teams up with The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association
Vending Times and Kiosk Marketplace's parent company aligns with IFMA to bring the food-away-from-home ecosystem closer together.
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Bevi launches smart water cooler
April 15, 2024
Bevi, which designs smart water coolers for commercial environments, has launched the Black Countertop Smart Water Cooler.
read nowAMI Jukebox announces Eagles giveaway to celebrate 'The Long Goodbye' Tour
April 12, 2024
AMI Entertainment is offering music fans the chance to win a limited-edition Eagles music bundle in honor of the band's farewell tour, "The Long Goodbye."
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Littleton, New Hampshire offers 24/7 access to naloxone with vending machine
April 12, 2024
In an effort to expand access to the life-saving drug naloxone, a vending machine dispensing the medication is now available 24/7 in Littleton, New Hampshire…
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Fresh-food vending machine market projected to reach $7.82B by 2029
April 12, 2024
The global fresh food vending machine market is expected to reach USD 7.82 billion by 2029, according to a press release on a recent report by Adroit Market…
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