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Airheads introduces ‘Decoy Boy,’ a trick-or-treating robot for adults
October 8, 2025
Airheads has unveiled Decoy Boy, a battery-powered robot designed to let adults join the Halloween fun by serving as a stand-in trick-or-treater, according to…
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VEX Solutions expands VR entertainment lineup with mixed-reality, 4D experiences
October 7, 2025
VEX Solutions has announced additions to its virtual reality entertainment portfolio, including a mixed-reality arcade game and expanded VR content designed to…
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Thieves steal $20K in Pokémon cards from Australia vending machine
October 6, 2025
Police are investigating the theft of more than $20,000 worth of Pokémon cards stolen from a vending machine in western Sydney, Australia, according to a …
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Uncrustables launches higher protein PB&J sandwiches with 12 grams of protein
October 3, 2025
Smucker's Uncrustables brand has introduced two frozen sandwiches designed for busy mornings, each with 12 grams of protein, the highest in its lineup and…
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Easy Ice expands into Arkansas with Precision Ice acquisition
October 2, 2025
Easy Ice has acquired Precision Ice Company of Little Rock, Arkansas, extending its commercial ice services into the state for the first time.
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Otis Spunkmeyer brings back Pink Cookie to support breast cancer research
October 2, 2025
Otis Spunkmeyer has reintroduced its Sweet Discovery Double Chocolate Cookie with Pink Gems for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, pledging $1 per case sold in…
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Createa introduces ‘Mighty Mango’ concept drink with creatine, mental energy focus
October 1, 2025
A coalition of nutrition and packaging companies has developed Createa Mighty Mango, a 12-ounce ready-to-drink concept beverage formulated with creatine and…
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IGT debuts AI-driven gaming, digital content, fintech integration
September 30, 2025
IGT has launched a range of gaming, digital and financial technology products that highlight the company's focus on integrated, data-driven casino solutions…
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Healthy Smart Mart launches financing program to help entrepreneurs enter micro market industry
September 30, 2025
Healthy Smart Mart introduced Capital Access Program aimed at lowering financial barriers for entrepreneurs interested in opening micro markets, according to a…
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Birmingham bakery launches dessert vending machine, nationwide shipping
September 29, 2025
Customers with sweet tooths in Birmingham can now grab cupcakes and cakes at any hour thanks to a dessert vending machine installed outside K&J's Elegant…
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Prescription vending machines debut on Chicago’s South Side to boost access
September 29, 2025
Advocate Health Care has installed prescription vending machines at several facilities on Chicago's South Side in an effort to improve medication access and…
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California Pizza Kitchen, Farmer’s Fridge team up to bring iconic salad to vending machines
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
California Pizza Kitchen’s iconic BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad is debuting in nearly 2,000 Farmer’s Fridge machines, highlighting vending’s role in bringing…
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UnionPay payment network reaches over 90% of Europe
September 26, 2025
UnionPay International announced Friday that its payment services are now available in more than 90% of European countries and regions. The expansion…
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Connecticut bookstore dispenses Richard Scarry-inspired art from vending machine
September 25, 2025
A bookstore in Milford is using a vending machine to sell small pieces of art inspired by the children's author Richard Scarry. Mermaid Books recently…
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California Pizza Kitchen, Farmer’s Fridge partner to offer BBQ Chicken Salad nationwide
September 24, 2025
California Pizza Kitchen is partnering with Farmer's Fridge to offer its Original BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad in more than 1,800 smart fridges across the…
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Food Express acquires 2 South Carolina companies
September 24, 2025
Food Express, a breakroom services provider, has acquired two Columbia, South Carolina-based companies: Food Service Solutions and Snacktime. The two companies…
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Vending machine sparks craze for mini prints in Milwaukee
September 24, 2025
A retro-style art vending machine is gaining popularity in Milwaukee, selling small, collectible prints for 50 cents each, according to a WTMJ report.
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Screenverse co-founders talk DOOH strategy, challenges, innovations ahead
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
In this episode of the Digital Signage Today podcast Screenverse CEO David Weinfeld and Screenverse President Adam Malone share insight on the shift of digital…
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VMFS USA expands vending machine lineup with ad-supported, secure models
September 23, 2025
VMFS USA, a vending machine manufacturer, has expanded its product line to include models with ad-supported touchscreens and advanced ID verification…
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Rekbot selects Arbor's smart controller to power smart deposit-refund vending machines in Poland
September 23, 2025
Rekbot, a manufacturer of reverse vending machines, has partnered with industrial computing specialist Arbor Technology to power its "smart deposit-refund…
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