Amusement and Music Operators Association names new leaders

April 11, 2024

During its 2024 Annual Membership Meeting in Las Vegas, the Amusement and Music Operators Association elected the Class of 2027, consisting of eight operators…

Columbus Public Health launches harm-reduction vending machines

April 11, 2024

Columbus Public Health has launched a program offering free harm-reduction supplies through vending machines located across the city, according to a NBC …

Grand Rapids health company deploys Narcan vending machines

April 10, 2024

Two Narcan-dispensing vending machines have launched in Grand Rapids, Michigan, both owned by Cherry Health, according to a News 8 report. The drug reverses…

Global innovation summit debuts in Owensboro, Kentucky

Visit Owensboro is collaborating with key influencer, Brian Wallace to launch The Innovate Summit (Innovate) on the Owensboro waterfront scheduled for May…

Las Vegas welcomes Amusement Exposition International, including VR and XR insights

by Kevin Williams

The AAMA and AMOA co-operated show comprised various co-located partnerships with the National Bulk Vending Association (NBVA), Laser Tag Convention, Billiards…

Indianapolis store hosts harm-reduction vending machine

April 8, 2024

A harm-reduction vending machine has launched at an eastside Indianapolis store, according to a WISH TV report.

Milkshake vending machine stirs controversy at Wales farm

April 5, 2024

A popular milkshake vending machine at Castle Farm in Bishton, Wales, has resulted in high traffic but also community controversy.

Coca-Cola Japan to make vending machines easier for wheelchair users

April 4, 2024

Coca-Cola's Japan unit will launch a smartphone service this month that simplifies vending machine purchases for people with disabilities, according to a…

Missoula, Montana plans 4 naloxone machines for city

April 4, 2024

In an effort to combat rising opioid overdoses, representatives from the United Way of Missoula County and Missoula Public Health in Montana presented a plan…

Refresco acquires VBC Bottling Co.

April 3, 2024

Global independent beverage brand Refresco has acquired VBC Bottling Co., according to a press release.

Alaska vending machine dispenses fresh meat

April 3, 2024

There's a new vending machine in Soldotna, and it's dishing out fresh meat, according to an Alaska Public Media report.

North Carolina county getting another Narcan vending machine

April 2, 2024

Edgecombe County, in North Carolina, is working to find a location for a second Narcan vending machine.

University of Arkansas partners with Nestlé on pizza vending machine

April 2, 2024

A University of Arkansas student innovation team has partnered with Nestlé to bring a trademarked DiGiorno hot pizza kiosk to one of its dining halls…

Connecticut synagogue launches vending machine

April 1, 2024

Temple Israel, a synagogue located in Westport, Connecticut, has launched a vending machine whose offerings include traditional and ritual Jewish items.

North Carolina State D.J. Burns runs vending machine business

April 1, 2024

D.J. Burns, a basketball player for the NCAA North Carolina State Wolfpack team also runs a vending machine business. Burns first got into the business after…

Clark County, Washington jail installs Narcan vending machine

March 28, 2024

Clark County, Washington Jail Services installed a naloxone vending machine in the jail's lobby, making it the fourth one in the county. The machine vends…

Wisconsin deploys life-saving vending machines

March 28, 2024

Appleton, Wisconsin is now home to two vending machines offering life-saving products.

Task force adds Narcan vending machine in Kona, Hawaii

March 28, 2024

Health officials have added a Narcan vending machine to Hope Services' homeless shelter in Kona, Hawaii, according to a Big Island Now report.

Cantaloupe Inc., Pee Dee Food Service partner in micro markets kiosk technology

March 27, 2024

Cantaloupe Inc., an end-to-end technology solutions provider for self-service applications, has partnered with Pee Dee Food Service, a full-line vending, micro…

Kyrgyzstan imports vending machines from Russia

March 26, 2024

Kyrgyzstan, located in the Central Asian region, has imported 682 vending machines in 2023 and most were imported from Russia.