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Mondelēz International to acquire Give & Go baked goods company
February 26, 2020
Mondelēz International has agreed to acquire a majority interest in Give & Go, a North American provider of fully finished sweet baked goods and owners of…
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Cincinnati gaming operator boosts sales with Intercard cashless system
February 26, 2020
Pioneer Vending, a Cincinnati-based gaming operator, boosted revenue 400% in the first week after installing its first Intercard cashless system at the…
read now2020 Asian Paradise and Attractions Expo set for May as coronavirus prevention work continues
February 26, 2020
The 2020 Asian Paradise and Attractions Expo will be held May 10-12 this year in the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, according to a press…
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i2c, Sightline partner to deliver cashless, mobile + omnichannel gaming, entertainment
February 26, 2020
i2c Inc., a provider of payment and open banking technology, and Sightline Payments, a provider of commerce solutions, have teamed to deliver cashless, mobile…
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7-Eleven introduces lottery kiosks in Oklahoma City
February 26, 2020
7-Eleven for the first time is selling lottery tickets in Oklahoma City, using self-serve kiosks, according to a KFOR-TV report.
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GetWireless to distribute OptConnect wireless products
February 26, 2020
OptConnect, a managed wireless services company, has selected GetWireless Llc. to distribute its connectivity solutions. With this partnership, GetWireless…
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More competition for us – food halls. What’s a food hall?
by Paul Schlossberg — president, dfw consulting
Food halls are the next evolution of those mall-based food courts. You might describe it as a food court on steroids. Convenience service operators cannot…
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Cargill to introduce plant-based patties and ground products
February 24, 2020
Cargill will introduce private label plant-based patties and ground products to retailers and restaurants in early April, according to a press release.
read nowNiagara Bottling builds plant in South Carolina, will add 70 jobs
February 24, 2020
Niagara Bottling, a producer and distributor of bottled water and beverages, plans to invest $70 million to build a 502,320-square-foot manufacturing plant in…
read nowChicago’s 2017 soda tax cut consumption
February 24, 2020
Chicago's soda tax reduced consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks, a new study finds, along with raising funds for public health initiatives, according to a…
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General Mills Foodservice introduces Pillsbury professional online community
February 24, 2020
General Mills Foodservice has launched its Pillsbury Professional Online Community, a resource to help foodservice professionals, according to a press release.
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PayRange Inc. raises $70M to upgrade machines to accept mobile payment
February 24, 2020
PayRange Inc. has secured $70 million in funding to digitize unattended retail machines at no upfront cost to machine owners, according to a press release.
read nowRefreshment Solutions names Eric Woods COO
February 24, 2020
Refreshment Solutions, based in Norco, Louisiana, has named Eric Woods as its chief operating officer.
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2020 Kiosk Market Census Report: Record growth continues
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The kiosk industry posted its third consecutive year of double-digit growth in 2019, according to the newly-released 2020 Kiosk Market Census Report. Kiosk…
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New Hampshire considers stricter bottled water standards
February 24, 2020
New Hampshire is considering a law to require bottled water companies to test for and remove PFAS contaminants, according to a msn.com report.
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PepsiCo, Inc. to acquire Chinese snack maker for $705M
February 24, 2020
PepsiCo, Inc. has agreed to acquire Hangzhou Haomusi Food Co., Ltd., one of the largest online snacks companies in China, from Haoxiangni Health Food Co., Ltd.
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NAMA’s Lindsey Nelson honored for professional achievement
February 24, 2020
Lindsey Nelson, vice president of programs and services for the National Automatic Merchandising Association, has been recognized with the Association Forum's…
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Amsterdam arcade features cashless readers
February 24, 2020
Visitors to Jar BV Gamestate in Amsterdam can experience the virtual reality immersion rooms aided by 180 smartTOUCH card readers that enable them to play…
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UCLA cancels plans for facial recognition
February 24, 2020
UCLA has abandoned plans to use facial recognition on campus for surveillance purposes, according to Fight for the Future, a nonprofit digital rights advocacy…
read nowOptConnect launches 5G router
February 21, 2020
OptConnect, a wireless connectivity solutions provider, has launched mylo, a 5G router on the Cat M1 network. The mylo can connect to AT&T and Verizon…
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