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Jack Link’s Protein Snacks names Kevin McAdams president
March 5, 2020
Kevin McAdams Jack Link's Protein Snacks has named food and beverage industry veteran, Kevin McAdams, as North America president, according to a press…
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Boxblaster VR expands to 2nd Big Air Trampoline Parks location
March 5, 2020
Boxblaster, a Miami-based VR Entertainment Network with a four-player virtual reality attraction, is expanding into its second franchise location of Big Air…
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Machine dispenses prescription drugs to help opioid addicts in Vancouver
March 5, 2020
A vending machine that dispenses hydromorphone to people with opioid use disorder has been installed on a test basis in Vancouver, Canada, according to a…
read nowConnecticut bill would ban energy drink sales to minors
March 5, 2020
Students and parents recently voiced support during a committee hearing for a bill to ban the sale of energy drinks to persons under the age of 16, according…
read nowReport: Foodservice operators seek innovations in flavor variety, packaging, labor-saving solutions
March 4, 2020
Frozen foods are used by foodservice operators of all types. But a Datassential study found operators are hungry for innovation. "Frozen has a…
read nowNAMA reaffirms its 2020 show in Nashville May 6-8
March 4, 2020
NAMA has reaffirmed that its 2020 NAMA Show will take place, as scheduled, May 6-8 in Nashville, despite concerns about the coronavirus and tornadoes…
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PayRange sues KioSoft for patent infringement
March 4, 2020
PayRange Inc., which provides a mobile payment solution for non-networked unattended retail machines, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against KioSoft…
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National ATM Council urges support for Payment Choice Act
March 4, 2020
The National ATM Council, Inc. has encouraged its members to support The Payment Choice Act (HR 2650) to ensure that U.S. consumers continue to have the…
read nowRecord show expected for Amusement Expo International March 9-11 in New Orleans
March 4, 2020
Expo Management, the organizer of the Amusement Expo International, reported that a record number of booths have been sold for the expo March 9-11 in New…
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VRsenal names Shaffer Distributing and American Vending Sales as distributor partners for VR arcade game
March 4, 2020
VRsenal, a manufacturer of unattended virtual reality arcade games, announced two distribution partners for the U.S. amusement market, Shaffer Distributing and…
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United Food Group to introduce Coffee mate branded program
March 4, 2020
United Food Group, Inc. a privately-held, dry powder mixing, packaging and dispensing equipment company, will soon be rolling out a Perfect Servings Coffee…
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Chocolate? Do you want some?
by Paul Schlossberg — president, dfw consulting
Every convenience services operator needs to be an expert of sorts on the products they sell. All it requires is keeping on eye of news relating to these…
read nowStarbucks, Nespresso stop purchasing from Guatemalan farms employing children
March 3, 2020
An investigation by "Dispatches," a British TV documentary that aired Monday on Channel 4, claimed coffee farms in Guatemala supplying both Starbucks and…
read nowIllycaffè intros first cold-brew RTD canned coffee
March 3, 2020
Illycaffè has introduced illy Cold Brew Ready-to-Drink, the first canned cold brew made with illy's 100% Arabica beans, according to a press release.
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USA Technologies' shareholder opposes management change and proposed directors
March 3, 2020
Hudson Executive Capital LP, a New York-based investment firm and the largest shareholder of USA Technologies, Inc. with ownership of approximately 16.2% of…
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Campbell Soup names Valerie Oswalt president of snacks
March 3, 2020
Campbell Soup Co. named Valerie Oswalt as executive vice president and president of Campbell Snacks, effective this March 9. Oswalt will lead the division that…
read nowNAMA celebrates National Vending Day with membership, show discount
March 3, 2020
Tori Eberlein As part of the second annual National Vending Day, March 5, NAMA will offer prospective members a first year discount on membership and…
read nowMVP Financial Equipment taps Jeremiah O’Connor for sales
March 3, 2020
Jeremiah O'Connor ATM industry veteran Jeremiah O'Connor has joined MVP Financial Equipment Corp. as the new sales director for financial…
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Cott rebrands as Primo Water Corporation following acquisition
March 3, 2020
Cott Corporation has completed its acquisition of Primo Water Corporation, a provider of water dispensers, purified bottled water and self-service refill…
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J M Smucker's net sales dip 2% in 3rd quarter
March 3, 2020
The JM Smucker Company reported net sales decreased $39.6 million, or 2%, for the third quarter that ended Jan. 31, 2020, primarily reflecting anticipated…
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