French firm develops 24-hour wine vending machines

March 28, 2025

A company based in Aix-en-Provence, Espace Drive, has developed self-service wine vending machines, called Cave O Vin, designed for potential roadside…

Lafayette bakery installs cheesecake vending machine

March 27, 2025

LA Cheesecake Bakery has expanded its reach in Lafayette, Louisiana, by installing the city's first cheesecake vending machine at the Acadiana Mall, according…

Moses Lake City Council bans Narcan distribution on city property

March 26, 2025

The Moses Lake City Council has voted to prohibit the distribution of all drugs, including Narcan, on city property, according to a Source One report. The…

365 Retail Markets updates 365Pay app for enhanced user experience

March 26, 2025

365 Retail Markets has released a refreshed version of its 365Pay app, featuring a redesigned layout and improved user engagement capabilities, according to a…

Apple Industries recognized with awards, sees strong turnout at amusement expo

March 25, 2025

Apple Industries reported a highly successful showing at the recent Amusement Expo, marked by record-breaking attendance and significant industry recognition…

Betson Enterprises execs inducted into AAMA Amusement Industry Hall of Fame

March 25, 2025

Bob Geschine, President of Betson Enterprises, and Peter Betti, former Chairman and CEO, have been inducted into the 2025 AAMA Amusement Industry Hall of Fame…

Massachusetts Shaw's Supermarkets intro Pokémon vending machines

March 24, 2025

Shaw's Supermarkets across Massachusetts have started installing specialized vending machines that dispense Pokémon trading card products, according to a WBSM…

Don Francisco's coffee launches limited-edition chocolate raspberry flavor

March 21, 2025

Don Francisco's Coffee has released a limited-edition Chocolate Raspberry flavor, a medium roast blend of 100% Arabica beans featuring chocolate and raspberry…

Idaho Lottery extends scratch ticket printing contract with Pollard Banknote

March 21, 2025

The Idaho Lottery has extended its primary scratch ticket printing contract with Pollard Banknote Limited for two years, until March 2027, according to a press…

Hydrogen-Powered vending machine debuts at Osaka Expo

March 20, 2025

A hydrogen-cartridge powered vending machine has been installed at the Osaka Kansai Expo, opening March 18, 2025, according to a report by The Asahi Shimbun.

Starting a vending machine business: Unbundled model reduces startup costs

In this episode of The Automation and Self-Service Podcast Sandra Carpenter, editor of Vending Times, and Jack Brown, CEO of Legacy Ventures Group, discuss the…

Elevate Vending among veteran-owned businesses selected for PenFed accelerator program

March 19, 2025

Elevate Vending, founded by U.S. Air Force veteran Nicholas Grillo, has been selected to participate in the PenFed Foundation's Veteran Entrepreneur Program's…

Sodexo UK, Ireland on track to halve food waste by 2025, ahead of UN goal

March 19, 2025

Sodexo UK & Ireland is on target to achieve a 50% reduction in food waste by the end of 2025, five years ahead of the United Nations Sustainable…

Kepak Foods launches ‘Grab a Bite’ brand for out-of-home food sector

March 18, 2025

Kepak Foods Division has introduced "Grab a Bite," a brand designed to provide hot, ready-to-serve food options for the out-of-home market, according to a…

PepsiCo to acquire prebiotic soda brand poppi for $1.95B

March 18, 2025

PepsiCo, Inc. has come to a definitive agreement to acquire poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion, according to a press release. The…

Diaper vending machines installed at XNA airport

March 17, 2025

Northwest Arkansas National Airport has installed diaper vending machines, providing parents and caregivers with quick access to essential baby supplies…

Louisville library installs healthy food vending machine

March 17, 2025

The Shawnee Library in Louisville, Kentucky has installed a Nori vending machine, offering patrons access to healthy food options, according to a WDRB report.

Navigating ADA requirements for self-service kiosks

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Self-service kiosk vendors give Kiosk Marketplace their views on the best ways to comply with the complex requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Food giants seek tariff exemptions on key imports

March 14, 2025

Major U.S. food manufacturers, including PepsiCo (Quaker Oats), Conagra (Folgers), and J.M. Smucker, are requesting targeted exemptions from newly imposed…

Five Star Breaktime Solutions expands Louisiana, Texas footprint

March 14, 2025

Five Star Breaktime Solutions, a provider of unattended food and beverage solutions, has acquired the Canteen franchise of Wilmore Snack Sales, a family-owned…