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Hardin, Montana vending machine provides free recovery resources
July 25, 2024
A vending machine called "the healthy choices kiosk" installed at the H.O.P.E. recovery center in Hardin, Montana, is proving to be successful, according to a…
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Felfel brings Swiss smart fridge to New York
July 24, 2024
Swiss startup Felfel is bringing its hospitality-inspired Smart Fridge to the New York City area, according to a press release. The fridge offers employees…
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Hempacco expands market reach with asset acquisition
July 24, 2024
Hempacco Co. Inc. has acquired certain assets from Simtech LLC. The deal includes the acquisition of over 100 vending machines and 77 sales booths, which will…
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Abu Dhabi encourages recycling with 25 reverse vending machines
July 24, 2024
Tadweer Group, a sustainable waste management company, has installed 25 reverse vending machines in high foot traffic locations across Abu Dhabi, according to…
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Irish university installs reverse vending machine
July 23, 2024
University College Cork has become the first Irish campus to install a reverse vending machine as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce plastic waste…
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Gumball.com, SweetRobo partner on robotic vending machines
July 22, 2024
Gumball.com has partnered with SweetRobo to develop and distribute a new line of robotic vending machines, according to a press release. SweetRobo specializes…
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Refresco expands plant-based beverage footprint
July 22, 2024
Refresco, a global beverage solutions provider, has acquired Frías Nutrición, a leading Spanish manufacturer of plant-based drinks. The deal, subject to…
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Viral TikTok propels Irish egg vending machine to US market
July 22, 2024
A viral TikTok video has sent an innovative egg vending machine from Ireland on a global journey, with its sights now set on the U.S. market, according to an…
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Aldi, Rewe test food vending machines for 24/7 fresh food access
July 22, 2024
German grocery chains Aldi and Rewe are testing a new trend: food vending machines offering fresh produce and staples around the clock, according to a Basic…
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Oshkosh Express Laundry Center hosts free laundry, early literacy day
July 19, 2024
The Oshkosh Express Laundry Center partnered with the LaundryCares Foundation and Girbau North America to host a Free Laundry & Early Literacy Day for the…
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Automatic pani puri vending machine in Bengaluru goes viral
July 16, 2024
A social media post featuring an automatic pani puri vending machine in Bengaluru's HSR Layout has captured widespread attention, according to a News 2…
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Ammunition vending machines arrive in Oklahoma grocery stores
July 16, 2024
Some Oklahoma grocery stores now have the controversial ammunition vending machines, according to a PoncaCity Now report.
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Copenhagen Airport partners with iCoupon for 24/7 vending machine access
July 15, 2024
Copenhagen Airport has announced a collaboration with global intelligent vouchering platform iCoupon and 7-Eleven Go, allowing passengers to use vouchers for…
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How to start a vending machine business: 3 Ps to success
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
This guide equips you with the knowledge of the 'three P's' needed to launch and manage a successful vending machine business.
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Malaysia's Ministry of Health to ban all smoking products in vending machines
July 12, 2024
Malaysia's Ministry of Health is finalizing regulations to enforce a ban on selling all smoking products, including electronic cigarettes (vapes), through…
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Nestlé surprises Americans, Canadians with cross-border candy bar vending machine
July 12, 2024
On July 4, Coffee Crisp, a popular Canadian Nestlé chocolate bar, became available to U.S. customers for the first time, but could only be gifted by a…
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McDonald's Meats in Minnesota now offers 24/7 meat vending machine
July 12, 2024
McDonald's Meats in Clear Lake, Minnesota has unveiled a 24/7 meat vending machine, according to a WJON news report.
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Redbox closes all kiosks, fires 1,000 employees
July 12, 2024
Redbox, a 22-year-old DVD kiosk rental business, is officially shutting down after its parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, converted its…
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Vending machine market to reach $72.46B by 2030, driven by busy lifestyles, tech advancements
July 12, 2024
The vending machine market is slated to surge in the coming years, with one prediction of a jump to $72 billion by 2030, according to a Stellar Market Research…
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Linn County, Iowa home to multiple Narcan vending machines
July 11, 2024
Linn County, Iowa is home to multiple vending machines offering free Narcan, an opioid overdose reversal medication, according to a KWWL report.
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