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ColdSnap countertop machine serves frozen confections, beverages
December 28, 2020
Sigma Phase Corp., a Billerica, Massachusetts-based company, has introduced its ColdsSnap countertop, rapid freezing appliance that produces single servings of…
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Why touchless now drives self service
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Companies and customers alike have demanded more touchless options on account of the coronavirus pandemic. Technology providers have stepped up to the plate in…
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Mixed reality expands using interactive props
Venues where players can go to train their collected virtual characters and compete with fellow trainers are example of AR being deployed as a location-based…
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Tyson Foods names investor relations VP
December 28, 2020
Megan Britt Tyson Foods, Inc. has named Megan Britt as the company's vice president of investor relations, according to a press release. She begins…
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Private equity firm invests in 365 Retail Markets
December 28, 2020
Providence Equity Partners, a private equity firm that specializes in the media, communications, education, software and services industries, has made a…
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DS Services of America acquires Roaring Spring Water
December 28, 2020
DS Services of America Inc., a subsidiary of Cott Corp. and a provider of home and office bottled water delivery services in North America and Europe, has…
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Retail Automated Concepts offers kiosks that verify age for regulatory compliance
December 23, 2020
Retail Automated Concepts, based in La Jolla, California, has developed an interactive kiosk to sell products that require regulatory compliance…
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Hong Kong installs vending machines to provide COVID-19 testing kits at rail stations
December 23, 2020
To facilitate the government's Enhanced Laboratory Surveillance Program for the public to access COVID-19 testing service with convenience, MTR Corp., a state…
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Timezone Dunedin opens in New Zealand
December 23, 2020
Timezone Dunedin recently opened at 251 George Street in the city's Golden Centre, according to a press release.
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Guangzhou Micron Vending Technology introduces 'smart' vending machines
December 23, 2020
Guangzhou Micron Vending Technology Co. Ltd., based in Guanzhou, China has introduced its suite of "smart" vending machines. The company is both a manufacturer…
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Australian vending machine offers Wagyu beef
December 23, 2020
A vending machine called Easy Meat found at Austrilian shopping centers offers selections of Wagyu beef, according to an msn.com report. Offerings include a…
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Hormel Foods opens production plant in Nebraska
December 22, 2020
Hormel Foods Corp. has opened its latest production facility, Papillion Foods, in Papillion, Nebraska, where it will make dry sausage products, according to a…
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Middleby acquires China-based United Foodservice Equipment Group
December 22, 2020
The Middleby Corp. has acquired Zhuhai Guangdong China based United Foodservice Equipment Group, a design, manufacture and supply of counter top commercial…
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How the second COVID relief bill benefits the self-service industry
December 22, 2020
The recently passed $900 billion COIVD relief bill includes several provisions that will help the self-service industry.
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Relief is at hand: Legislators OK $900B COVID-era relief package
December 21, 2020
Legislators at long last agreed to a $900 billion package to stimulate the economy, help businesses and individuals and support vaccine distribution Sunday…
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Immersive entertainment rises on several fronts despite pandemic
In the absence of trade shows during COVID-19, immersive experience venues are rising, possibly changing the out of home entertainment landscape.
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How to drive ROI with self-service technology
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Panelists during a live event at the Self Service Innovation Summit addressed how to drive kiosk ROI with touchless solutions and an omnichannel strategy.
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Easy Ice introduces touchless ice dispensers
December 21, 2020
Easy Ice, a full-service ice machine service provider, has added touchless ice dispensers to its national leasing program inventory, according to a press…
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December 21, 2020
The Middleby Corp. has acquired Zhuhai Guangdong China based United Foodservice Equipment Group, a design, manufacture and supply of counter top commercial…
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Food delivery service launching vegan vending service in Las Vegas
December 21, 2020
A Las Vegas-based food delivery service called Vintage Vegan Diner plans to introduce a 100% vegan vending machine in Las Vegas, according to an Instagram post.
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