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Anno Robots intros automated barista machine
April 10, 2026
Chinese tech company Anno Robot has developed a vending kiosk equipped with six-axis robotic arms designed to replicate barista techniques and deliver a more…
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Packaged ice trade group reacts to vending machine lead study
April 10, 2026
The International Packaged Ice Association is calling for stronger oversight of vending kiosks and similar retail formats, according to a press release.
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HeroVend launches vending intelligence platform
April 10, 2026
Glen Mills, Pa.-based technology company HeroVend has launched a cloud-based vending intelligence platform designed to give operators real-time visibility into…
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NJ high school students plan vending venture to raise funds
April 10, 2026
High school students in Glen Rock, N.J., have proposed launching a student-run vending machine business to generate ongoing funding for school clubs, according…
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Oakland airport to get COVID test vending machine
April 9, 2026
Travelers passing through California's Oakland International Airport will soon have access to a vending machine that dispenses COVID-19 test kits, according to…
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DC transit system seeks $93M for new fare vending machines
April 9, 2026
The Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, commonly known as Metro, is considering a major overhaul of its fare vending system, with its board…
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UK bakery offering donuts by vending
April 9, 2026
U.K.-based bakery brand Planet Doughnut has introduced a 24/7 vending machine outside its bakery in Shrewsbury, about 24 km northwest of London, according to a…
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State of Convenience Services census forecasts strong growth
April 8, 2026
The National Automatic Merchandising Association Foundation has released its 2024–25 State of Convenience Services census, offering a look at the size and…
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Flower vending added to Netherlands fuel stations
April 8, 2026
Fuel station operator Tamoil Netherlands has partnered with floral retail company Daily Flowers to install automated flower kiosks at its T-Energy gas stations…
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India sees LPG vending
April 7, 2026
India is beginning to roll out automated LPG vending machines, often called "LPG ATMs," to make access to cooking gas faster and more convenient, according to…
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VendGO seeks to reshape the breakroom experience
April 7, 2026
Atlanta-based vending services company VendGO is working to create a more engaging breakroom experience by offering customized workplace solutions, according…
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Soft-drink vending machines in Japan hit 3-decade low
April 7, 2026
The number of soft drink vending machines in Japan fell to 1.95 million in 2025, dropping below 2 million for the first time in roughly three decades…
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Houston entrepreneur leverages vending background for new business
April 7, 2026
Houston-based entrepreneur Maureen Washington has launched a vending machine distribution and consulting business aimed at expanding access and opportunity in…
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Evolvending serving travelers at Charleston International
April 6, 2026
In a repeat of a deployment at the Southwest Florida International Airport, Evolvending has launched automated dining kiosks at Charleston International…
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Pepperdine SGA to fund health vending machine
April 6, 2026
Pepperdine University's Student Government Association has approved $6,000 in funding for a new vending machine at the Student Health Center, designed to…
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Japanese vending machine offers taste of Kyoto
April 6, 2026
A vending machine in Kyoto is offering a unique take on traditional Japanese cuisine, dispensing frozen "obanzai," a style of home-cooked dishes rooted in…
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Uber scraps in-car vending test
April 3, 2026
In-car vending machines, once promoted as a convenient add-on for rideshare passengers, are fading from use as companies shift their focus to advertising…
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VenHub ranks in top 10 on most innovative companies list
April 3, 2026
VenHub Global, Inc. has been named to Fast Company's 2026 "Most Innovative Companies," ranking, landing in the top 10 within the retail category.
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NAMA recognizes industry contributors
April 3, 2026
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has announced the recipients of its 2026 Industry Awards, recognizing individuals and companies that have made…
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Ramen vending machine opens at Penn State
April 3, 2026
An autonomous ramen vending machine offering hot meals on demand has opened at the University of Pennsylvania, offering a new late-night dining option for…
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