News & Media

Choice Market teams with omnichannel solutions provider, integrates self-serve kiosk

September 24, 2020

Choice Market's in-store kiosk has become part of the food retailer's omnichannel experience, thanks to a set of digital tools from locai Solutions, a grocery…

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Lavazza introduces Kastus antimicrobial surface protectors for Flavia brewers

September 24, 2020

Lavazza Professional, part of the Lavazza Group and consisting of the Flavia single-serve brewing systems and Klix vending systems — has partnered with Kastus…

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Brisbane Airport deploys food vending machine during pandemic shutdown

September 24, 2020

Brisbane Airport in Australia has installed a vending machine in its international terminal to serve freshly prepared meals while other foodservice outlets…

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Bart & Judy’s Bakery introduces gourmet chocolate chip cookies

September 24, 2020

Bart & Judy's Bakery, Los Angeles, has introduced its natural gourmet chocolate chip cookies, according to a press release.

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Nutrimeals vends fresh food with app-based ordering

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Partners Sam Hale and Grace Clark started a fresh food delivery service to make fresh food convenient before expanding into vending. COVID-19 motivated the…

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Trump or Biden? Veteran AAMA lobbyist calls it a wash

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Which candidate will win the presidential election? The AAMA's lobbyist John Russell IV cites a number of factors that will influence a very tight race in a…

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General Mills boosts Q1 2021 sales 9% on rising at-home sales driven by COVID-19

September 23, 2020

General Mills Inc.'s stock rose 3.44% in premarket trading after the company's Q1 2021 sales beat expectations and the company raised its dividend, according…

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Stern to host inaugural Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pinball invitational today

September 23, 2020

Stern Pinball, Inc. has announced the inaugural Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Stern Heads-Up Pinball Invitational, which will take place soley on the Teenage…

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SpotOn Transact secures $60M in funding

September 23, 2020

SpotOn Transact, Inc. a software and payments company, has secured $60 million in Series C funding. The round was led by DST Gobal, an investment firm, with…

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Cargill builds ‘House of Chocolate’ R&D center in Belgium

September 23, 2020

In a move to facilitate better product development and enhance the customer collaboration experience, Cargill is building a "House of Chocolate" complex at its…

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ICX Association names Elevate Award winners

September 22, 2020

The Interactive Customer Experience (ICX) Association presented its annual Elevate Awards during a livestream earlier today.

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Coca-Cola to launch hard seltzer product next year

September 22, 2020

The Coca-Cola Co. will launch its first hard seltzer in the U.S. in the first half of next year, CEO James Quincey said yesterday, according to a CNBC report.

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Luckin facing steep fine

September 22, 2020

Chinese-based Luckin Coffee, a pioneer in self-service coffee machines in addition to being a coffee shop chain, is one of 43 companies facing a $9 million…

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SandenVendo offers integrated swipe and vīv mobile cashless capabilities

September 22, 2020

SandenVendo America, a vending machine manufacturer, has announced its V21 machine models now support dual cashless payment capabilities: integrated swipe and…

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AMOA names 2021 principal officers

September 22, 2020

The AMOA has named new principal officers for 2021: Sam Westgate of J&J Ventures, president; Tim Zahn of American Amusement Arcade, first vice president…

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Louisiana business group honors Pod Pack International

September 22, 2020

Pod Pack International LLC, a manufacturer of coffee pods, was recognized as a 2020 Louisiana Growth Leader at the virtual Spotlight Louisiana event by the…

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Most amusement businesses yet to reopen by August

September 22, 2020

More than 61% of amusement machine businesses were not operating as of August 2020, according to a survey of 325 businesses conducted by Sacoa Cashless…

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Market change always propelled us; Virtual Self-Service Innovation Summit probes the next stage

by Tim Sanford

Vending's history has been a record of the convergence of new technology with new public demand. The Self Service Virtual Innovation Summit offers an overview…

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