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Aquaverve introduces touchless water coolers
September 17, 2020
Oceanik Aquaverve, a water cooler supplier, has launched its touchless water cooler product line to address the need to promote safer environments for…
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Global Gaming Expo names speakers for virtual kickoff event in October
September 17, 2020
The Global Gaming Expo's kickoff session, "Leading Through COVID-19: Real Conversations on Resilience," will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at 11 a.m.
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ICE to offer Sting rides
September 17, 2020
Innovative Concepts in Entertainment has teamed with Mark Sprenger and Sting International to add Sting rides, attractions and games to its portfolio.
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Fast casual chain pins growth on robotic salad vending machine
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
When restaurants were closing in response to COVID-19, Saladworks went into overdrive targeting non-traditional locations. The Chowbotics robotic saladmaker…
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Lavazza introduces espresso line for US offices
September 16, 2020
Lavazza is introducing its EXPERT System to the U.S. office market. It delivers authentic Italian espresso, fresh milk espresso based beverages, and drip-style…
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Vending machine helps Australia retailers sell products during COVID-19 lockdown
September 16, 2020
Retailers in Carlton, Australia, where stores have been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, have turned to a vending machine to sell wares, according to a…
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Coca-Cola Bottling repurposing Alabama facility, impacting 65 employees
September 16, 2020
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc., one of the nation's largest Coca-Cola bottlers, plans to invest $5 million to repurpose its Birmingham, Alabama…
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PepsiCo to introduce relaxation beverage
September 15, 2020
PepsiCo Inc. plans to introduce "Driftwell," a relaxing beverage with L-theanine, which is an amino acid and FDA-approved supplement used for relaxation and…
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Kraft Heinz to sell cheese business for $3.2 B to Groupe Lactalis
September 15, 2020
The Kraft Heinz Co. has agreed to sell its natural, grated, cultured and specialty cheese businesses to a U.S. affiliate of Groupe Lactalis for $3.2 billion…
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General Mills plans $37 M expansion for Iowa plant
September 15, 2020
General Mills Inc. plans a $37 million expansion to its Cedar Rapids, Iowa, facility which produces fruit snacks, cereal and frosting, marking the second…
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Canadian vending manufacturer introduces touchless mask dispenser
September 15, 2020
Cypress Vending, based in Vancouver, Canada, has introduced a touchless mask vending machine, The Touchless Mask Station is available in both the U.S.
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Disinfectant germicide spray decontaminates PPE equipment
September 15, 2020
Gallaway Safety & Supply has introduced Clyraguard, a disinfectant and germicide spray that is non-irritating, non-sensitizing, non-toxic and skin safe…
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How to ensure the cash payment is not counterfeit
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
Fraud, online and in person theft is increasing ,so convenience services operators need to know how to identify fake from real cash.
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Where’s the stimulus bill for small and midsize businesses?
by George Sarantopoulos — President, Access One ATM
Despite numerous proposals under consideration for a second stimulus bill, the one thing missing is the small and midsize business owner, who doesn't have the…
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Coffee Holdings boosts Q3 income despite COVID-19 sales hit
September 14, 2020
Coffee Holding Co. Inc's. $17.3 million sales for the third quarter of 2020 ending July 31 marked a 19.7% decrease from the $21.5 million for the same period…
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PepsiCo names Kanioura EVP, chief strategy and information officer
September 14, 2020
Dr. Athina Kanioura PepsiCo Inc. has named Dr. Athina Kanioura executive vice president and chief strategy and transformation officer, according to a…
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Nestle Pure Life sale to Ice River Springs falls through
September 14, 2020
Nestlé Canada will not be selling its Nestle Pure Life products in Canada to Ice River Springs as planned due to regulatory approval issues, according to a…
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NRA to Congress: 'We need aid now'
September 14, 2020
The pandemic has caused nearly one in six U.S. restaurants (representing nearly 100,000 restaurants) to close either permanently or long-term, and about …
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Newspaper vending machines disappearing
September 14, 2020
The newspaper vending machine — once common on city streets — has become a rarity with the decline of newspapers and the rising prices of those still in…
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COVID-19 hammers the 'Art-o-mat'
September 14, 2020
The Art-o-mat in Winston Salem, North Carolina, which re-purposes decommissioned cigarette vending machines to sell art works by local artists, has taken its…
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