Selecta reports 12.3% revenue drop due to COVID-19, names new leadership

June 2, 2020

Selecta, Europe's largest vending services provider, reported revenue decreased by 12.3% to €358.1 million ($400.2 million) for first quarter, compared to…

Lavazza Professional acquires Compass Group UK vending management operation

June 2, 2020

Lavazza Professional has acquired Fulfill, a vending fulfilment provider based in the U.K., from Compass Group for an undisclosed figure, and has renamed the…

Coca-Cola Consolidated to build new Indiana facility

June 2, 2020

Coca-Cola Consolidated, the nation's largest Coca-Cola bottler, plans to invest $55 million to build a new 400,000-square-foot plant in Whitestown, Indiana…

Ferrero USA to open distribution center, add 250 jobs in Georgia

June 2, 2020

Ferrero USA, Inc. has announced the opening of a new distribution center in McDonough, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, according to a press release. The newly…

Coke bottlers produce test materials for COVID-19 kits

June 2, 2020

Southeastern Container, a PET preform and bottle manufacturing cooperative funded and managed by a group of Coca-Cola bottlers, has begun producing test tubes…

Why the post COVID-19 era will drive intelligent vending, micro markets and beyond

by Udi Wiesner

With post COVID-19 market trends emerging, including the desire for more healthy food, sanitary and public safety, we can expect major growth in the demand for…

Talking With: Mike Maas, CEO, AMI Entertainment Network, on COVID-19 recovery

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Vending Times caught up with Mike Maas, CEO of AMI Entertainment Network, one of the oldest and largest suppliers of jukeboxes, to get his take on how the…

NAMA calls on New York State to clarify guidance for reopening breakrooms

June 1, 2020

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has asked the State of New York to revise its interim guidance on safe breakroom reopening and has asked its…

Culligan’s Quench acquires Scott Pure Water LLC

June 1, 2020

Quench, a Culligan company that provides filtered water solutions for businesses across the U.S. and Canada, has acquired the assets of Scott Pure Water, LLC…

European court orders Nestlé to rebrand its plantless burger

June 1, 2020

A European court has ordered Nestlé SA to rebrand its "Incredible" plant based burger since it infringes on Impossible Foods Inc.'s trademark, according to a…

Compass Group acquires technology provider to enhance digital transformation, assist customers during COVID-19

June 1, 2020

Compass Group U.K. and Ireland has acquired Feedr, a food and health technology start-up, to accelerate its digital transformation and support vulnerable…

Countertop, touch-free venders dispense gum via text command

June 1, 2020

Liquid Core Gum Co. has begun installing devices at retail locations in the greater Denver area that dispense Apollo Energy Gum, Golf Gum and Synapse CBD Gum…

Are touchscreens worth it during COVID-19?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

As the world continues to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, customers are starting to change their habits, especially when it comes to germs and touching surfaces.

Tyson Foods to close another plant following worker infections

May 29, 2020

Tyson Foods Inc. said it will close an Iowa pork plant temporarily due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Fox Business News report. A state official…

Peet’s Coffee parent raises $2.5 B in IPO

May 29, 2020

JDE Peet's BV shares surged 13% to 35.50 euros today after holding Europe's biggest initial public offering this year, drawing investors counting on the Peet's…

Semnox introduces Parafait to allow amusement centers to manage social distancing

May 29, 2020

Semnox has introduced its Parafait suite to help family entertainment centers and theme parks deploy social distancing restrictions to ensure customer and…

IAAPA calls for amendments to PPP loans

May 29, 2020

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions has urged members to contact lawmakers to amend the Paycheck Protection Program, according to…

KKR expected to inject funds into Selecta in face of COVID-19 losses

May 29, 2020

KKR, a buyout group, is preparing to invest in Swiss vending machine company Selecta, which faces a loss of business due to the coronavirus crisis, four…

House approves bill to loosen PPP loan requirements

May 29, 2020

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill designed to loosen requirements on hundreds of billions of dollars in small-business loans to help companies…

Navigating COVID-19: Challenges and opportunities dominate convenience services news in late May

COVID-19 related issues were front in center this week, as the FDA announced it is relaxing calorie disclosure requirements for vending machines.