Private capital firms invest in Monogram Foods

August 31, 2021

Pritzker Private Capital has acquired an unspecified stake in Monogram Foods, a manufacturer of U.S. food brands that has long been active in the convenience…

Japanese retailers install vending machines featuring Ryzen 5000 CPU

August 31, 2021

Some Japanese retailers have installed vending machines offering Ryzen 5000 CPUs, a popular product in Japan, according to a wccftech.com report.

Singapore vending machine verifies alcohol purchases with digital ID

August 31, 2021

Cellarbration, a Singapore alcoholic beverage retailer, has launched an alcohol vending machine in its store that uses Singpass, the country's digital…

Keurig Dr Pepper names chief supply chain officer

August 31, 2021

Tony Milikin Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. has named Tony Milikin to the position of chief supply chain officer, effective Sept. 7, reporting to Chairman and…

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Tyson Foods to build Virginia plant, hire 400

August 30, 2021

Tyson Foods Inc. will invest $300 million to build a production plant in Danville, Virginia, according to a press release. The facility is expected to create…

Robotic baristas planned for Singapore transit stations

August 30, 2021

Stellar Lifestyle, a retail management, media and digital advertising solutions provider formerly known as SMRT Commercial, has teamed with Crown Digital, a…

How 5 technologies are changing the self-service landscape

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A NAMA session explored five technologies that improve efficiency: artificial intelligence, robotics, cyber security, recognition validation and the European…

The era of ‘artainment’ unfolds

by Kevin Williams

The next phase of out-of-home entertainment addresses the needs of a highly sophisticated audience, which has access from home to the widest possible selection…

How convenience services operators deploy touchless technology

August 30, 2021

COVID-19 has created a demand for touchless interaction due to health concerns, and as customers become more comfortable with the technology, that demand will…

San Diego State offers free COVID-19 tests via vending machines

August 30, 2021

San Diego State University students can get COVID-19 tests from approximately 20 vending machines recently installed on the college campus, according to…

Atlanta entrepreneur launches feminine hygiene vending machine

August 30, 2021

Carly Simenauer, a graduate of Emory Goziueta in Atlanta who studied industrial design at Georgia Tech, has launched a vending machine business, Stapt Vending…

Automated soft-serve ice cream machine debuts in California

August 30, 2021

Golden Goose Enterprises Inc., a Sheridan, Wyoming based equipment wholesaler, has begun installing automated soft-serve ice cream machines in Southern…

AMI Entertainment Network contest to award guitar signed by Jesse Malin

August 27, 2021

Music fans can compete to win an Epiphone Les Paul Studio E1 guitar signed by singer/songwriter Jesse Malin in AMI Entertainment Network's latest contest…

Foodservice labor crisis not a temporary challenge

August 27, 2021

The ongoing labor shortage in the restaurant and foodservice industries is likely not temporary and the big issue for employees is attaining a work-life…

Conagra Brands promotes Ian Roberts to VP/GM for foodservice

August 27, 2021

Ian Roberts Conagra Brands Inc. promoted Ian Roberts from vice president and general manager for the company's Canadian business to vice president and…

JM Smucker suffers Q1 2021 sales and earnings declines

August 26, 2021

The J.M. Smucker Co., which owns Folgers and other consumer product brands, reported sales and earnings declines for the first quarter of 2021 ending July 31…

Sodexo teams with tech company to test robotic chef at US universities

August 26, 2021

Sodexo has partnered with SavorEat, an Israel based food tech provider, to commercialize the company's robot chef at universities in the U.S., according to an…

Semnox deploys cashless, contactless solutions in 15 UK amusement sites

August 26, 2021

Semnox Solutions, a solutions provider for the leisure and entertainment industries, has deployed its offerings in 15 amusement locations over the past year in…

Bitcoin Depot introduces mobile app

August 26, 2021

Bitcoin Depot, a cryptocurrency ATM network with more than 4,000 crypto ATMs across North America, has launched a mobile app for iOS and Android devices…