News & Media
Speaker spotlight: Jeff Rogers, BetterHealth Vending
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Former police officer Jeff Rogers is now an owner of a vending company. Learn more about him in today's speaker spotlight for ARKI.
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Exhibitor spotlight: Tech 2 Success
Tech 2 Success will be displaying its innovative task management app at ARKI.
Presented by Tech 2 Success
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Roller raises $50M to advance AI, global expansion for leisure venues
October 23, 2025
Roller, a venue management platform for leisure and attractions businesses, has secured $50 million in new funding to accelerate product innovation and expand…
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Planters reintroduces Special Reserve peanuts for National Nut Day
October 22, 2025
The Planters brand is marking National Nut Day with the return of its limited-edition Special Reserve peanuts, according to a press release.
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8-year-old Brooklyn artist turns vending machine into creative business
October 21, 2025
What began as a family lesson about saving money has turned into a small neighborhood sensation for eight-year-old Linus Piepmeyer, who operates a vending…
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PepsiCo launches first Global Farmer Awards recognizing agricultural leadership
October 17, 2025
PepsiCo has launched its first Global Farmer Awards, honoring farmers, families and advisors from across its global supply chain for achievements in…
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Exhibitor spotlight: INFI
The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show(ARKI) is the place to be to see the past, present and future of self-service technology. Held in Tampa from…
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Book vending machine supports DC authors amid funding cuts
October 16, 2025
A vending machine in downtown Washington is giving local authors an innovative way to reach readers, according to an NPR report.
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Classic meets modern: How vending is evolving in the age of AI
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
As the industry shifts from analog to intelligent, always-connected devices, Carpenter and Laszig look ahead to what's next for automation, from expanding…
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Cyngn deploys autonomous DriveMod Tugger with G&J Pepsi
October 15, 2025
Cyngn has deployed its DriveMod Tugger at G&J Pepsi, the largest independent Pepsi bottler in the United States, expanding its autonomous vehicle…
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Global wellness food market to double by 2032, fueling functional vending growth
October 15, 2025
The global health and wellness food market is expected to grow from $938.6 billion in 2023 to $2.17 trillion by 2032, driven by rising demand for nutritious…
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Morphy Auctions to showcase rare coin-op, vending machines in Las Vegas sale
October 14, 2025
Photo: Morphy Auctions Morphy Auctions will hold its semiannual Coin-Op and Antique Advertising sale Oct. 16–18 in Las Vegas, featuring 1,672 lots…
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NxLite raises $9.2M to expand production of energy-control window coatings
October 14, 2025
NxLite has secured $9.2 million in Series A funding to scale production of its proprietary low-emissivity and solar-control coatings for glass, acrylic and…
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Calor launches solar-powered gas cylinder vending machines in Ireland
October 13, 2025
Energy supplier Calor has introduced Calor Gas2Go, a solar-powered vending machine system that provides customers with 24/7 access to Calor gas cylinders…
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Experts share self-checkout challenges, advancements at upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The evolution of the self-checkout technology is the focus of a panel talk at the upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show taking place in December.
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PepsiCo names Steve Schmitt as chief financial officer
October 10, 2025
PepsiCo has appointed Steve Schmitt as executive vice president and chief financial officer effective Nov. 10, succeeding Jamie Caulfield, who will retire next…
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ecoATM recognized for sustainability innovation in food retail sector
October 10, 2025
ecoATM, a company specializing in automated electronics recycling kiosks, has received the Sustainability in the Food Industry Award from The Shelby Report for…
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Miss Vickie’s launches Italian-inspired Ristoranti Series with Canadian chefs
October 10, 2025
PepsiCo Canada has introduced the Miss Vickie's Ristoranti Series, a limited-time collection of kettle-cooked chips inspired by dishes from acclaimed Italian…
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KFC Australia launches first vending machine for Sweet Tokyo Hot & Crispy chicken
October 9, 2025
KFC Australia has introduced its first-ever vending machine, a global first for the brand, to distribute free samples of its new Sweet Tokyo Hot & Crispy…
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Shaquille O’Neal celebrates Shaq-A-Licious ride, candy launch in Hershey
October 8, 2025
Shaquille O'Neal brought his Shaq-A-Licious brand to Hershey this week, surprising students at Milton Hershey School and visiting Hersheypark to celebrate the…
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