McKee Foods introduces Little Debbie Pecan Spinwheels to vending

October 21, 2020

McKee Foods has introduced Little Debbie Pecan Spinwheels to the vending industry, a blend of sweet dough and cinnamon spice with pieces of pecans baked in…

US Foods names Hancock supply chain chief

October 21, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp. has named Bill Hancock as executive vice president and chief supply chain officer, effective Nov. 9, 2020, according to a press release.

Family Entertainment Group acquires Arcade City game room, 7D Dark Ride Adventure

October 20, 2020

Family Entertainment Group, based in Itasca, Illinois, has acquired the Arcade City game room and 7D Dark Ride Adventure at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida, from…

Hormel names Lilly SVP/chief compliance officer

October 20, 2020

Pierre Lilly Hormel Foods Corp. named Pierre Lilly as senior vice president and chief compliance officer for the company's worldwide operations…

Nestlé Waters North America acquires Palomar Mountain Premium Spring Water assets to support direct-to-consumer service

October 20, 2020

Nestlé Waters North America Inc. has acquired certain assets of Palomar Mountain Premium Spring Water in Escondido, California, for an undisclosed sum to…

Iowa meat shop uses vending to offer 24/7 service

October 20, 2020

S&S Meats & Spirits in Osage, Iowa, has made its smoked and fresh products available 24/7 by offering a vending machine, according to a kchanews.com…

Stern Pinball hires Edward Yates as help desk customer service technical support engineer

October 20, 2020

Stern Pinball Inc., a lifestyle brand based on pinball, has named Edward Yates as help desk customer service technical support engineer, according to a press…

Touchless solutions to the rescue for convenience services

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

365 Retail Markets, Newco Enterprises Inc. and Vendors Exchange International Inc. present touchless solutions for convenience services.

Gaming a bad influence? Research says no

A perception exists that all forms of gaming negatively affect mental health, but the reality is gaming becomes an issue when used in an excessive manner.

Danone to restructure following 9.3% dip in Q3 sales

October 19, 2020

Danone announced an organizational reshaping after releasing third quarter sales of €5.8 billion ($6.83 billion), down 9.3% from €6.4 billion ($7.56 billion…

Nespresso launches low touch, touchless functionalities to Momento range

October 19, 2020

Nespresso Professional has introduced touchless functionalities for its Nespresso Momento eco-system to bring safer coffee moments to every office, according…

MishiPay introduces mobile self-checkout solution for retail

October 19, 2020

MishiPay, a London-based provider of self-checkout technology, allows customers to scan items in a store using their smartphone and pay with a variety of…

Industry loses 'Bud' Oliver of Pine Tree Vending Association

October 19, 2020

Laurin M. "Bud" Oliver, a past president of the Pine Tree Vending Association, passed away at his home in Lady Lake, Florida, according to a Portland Press…

AiFi raises $30 million for autonomous store technology, will launch in 330 stores

October 19, 2020

AiFi Inc., a provider of autonomous store technologies, has raised a total of $30 million in additional funding from Qualcomm Ventures LLC, existing investors…

Nestle moves forward on plans to divest North American water brands

October 16, 2020

Nestlé is expecting first round bids for the North American water brands it plans to divest, according to unnamed sources, Equities.com reported. The company…

Coffee Holding to introduce CBD infused coffees

October 16, 2020

Coffee Holding Co., Inc. a wholesale coffee roaster and dealer, has entered into binding agreements to become a 49% owner in The Jordre Well, LLC, a…

Sysco taps CVS exec Sansone as EVP/CCO

October 16, 2020

Judith Sansone Sysco Corp. has named Judith Sansone executive vice president and chief commercial officer, effective Oct. 26, 2020, according to a…

COVID-19 kills Coca-Cola’s Tab

October 16, 2020

Tab, Coca-Cola's first diet cola, has fallen victim to the soda giant's plans to reduce its 500 brands in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a…

Compass Group teams with UK street food provider on menus

October 16, 2020

Compass Group PLC will partner with KERB, a U.K. street food market operator, to offer new menus when events open up again next year, according to a…

Keywest Technology introduces transparent film that disinfects surfaces

October 15, 2020

Keywest Technology has introduced a transparent film, NanoShield, that adheres to surfaces and self-disinfects in less than 15 minutes.