The Robots Are Coming

December 6, 2018

Paul Schlossberg The headline is true. The robots really are coming and their destination involves our industry. Perhaps you recall similar warnings. The…

Apple Industries IAAPA Expo Booth Spotlights Latest Photobooths

by Tim Sanford

December 5, 2018

ORLANDO, FL -- Apple Industries reports that more than 3,000 showgoers visited its exhibit at the International Association of Amusement Parks &…

Bacon Vending Machine Sells The Sizzle At Ohio State University

by Emily Jed

December 5, 2018

COLUMBUS, Ohio Bacon lovers at Ohio State University are rejoicing with round-the-clock access to the savory meat through a dedicated vending machine.…

Destini And Vengo Partner To Deliver Product Sampling Through 1000-Plus Vending Machines Across US

by Emily Jed

December 5, 2018

CHICAGO -- Destini , a product-locator and store-level intelligence platform for CPG brands across the U.S. and Canada, has partnered with New York City-based…

Sacoa Debuts New Hardware And Management Tools At IAAPA Show

by Tim Sanford

December 5, 2018

WHAT'S NEW? Visitors to Sacoa's booth at Attractions Expo found a number of new products on display. Among them were M-POS (upper left), a mobile POS solution…

Van Wyk Debuts Sweet Salty Pretzel Twists

by Emily Jed

December 5, 2018

CASTLE ROCK, CO -- New from Van Wyk Confections are Sweet & Salty Pretzel Twists, ideal for vending and micromarkets. The crunchy, salty Bavarian pretzels…

Virtuix Becomes Foundations Entertainment Universitys VR Sponsor

by Tim Sanford

December 5, 2018

AUSTIN, TX -- Virtuix reports that it has been selected by Foundations Entertainment University as exclusive sponsor of the virtual reality category. Virtuix…

IBWA Inducts DS Services Exec Into Bottled Water Hall of Fame Names Veteran Driver Route Salesperson Of The Year

by Emily Jed

December 4, 2018

NEW ORLEANS The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) inducted Shayron Barnes-Selby, vice-president of government affairs and quality services for DS…

Key-Control Lessons I Learned From Becoming A Covert Camera Theft Video Depository

December 4, 2018

From 2005 to 2015, I was in well over 70 vending operations in 27 states fighting vending crime with great success. One of the reasons for that success…

Kraft Heinz To Acquire Primal Kitchen

by Emily Jed

December 4, 2018

CHICAGO -- Kraft Heinz Co. has agreed to acquire Primal Nutrition LLC, makers of Primal Kitchen-branded products, for approximately $200 million. Founded by…

Seagas Garrison Machine Expands Industrial Vending To Smaller Sites

by Emily Jed

December 4, 2018

CHICAGO -- Seaga Manufacturing has expanded its lineup of intelligent inventory-control vending machines with the new Garrison model for small and medium…

3 Amigos Will Host Zingermans Visioning Seminar At 2019 F2FEC

by Tim Sanford

December 3, 2018

SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- The organizers of the Face to Face Entertainment Conference have announced that its next annual staging will feature a Zingerman's Leadership…

Holiday Shopping Season Prompts More Retailers To Nix Cash

by Emily Jed

December 3, 2018

A growing number of retailers are no longer accepting cash in an effort to cut costs, theft and headaches as throngs of holiday shoppers line up to check out…

Digital Centre Offers Holiday Art Updates For Photobooth Download

by Tim Sanford

November 30, 2018

MIAMI, FL Digital Centre 's creative department has been working to give all DC customers new options for the upcoming holiday season. The new graphics are…

10th Anniversary EAG VAE Will Open In London On Jan 15

by Tim Sanford

November 28, 2018

LONDON, England The 2019 EAG International Expo will mark the 10th anniversary of the event. It's set for the Exhibition Centre London (ExCeL) in the city's…

Andamiro Honors SpongeBob Creator Stephen Hillenburgs Memory

by Tim Sanford

November 28, 2018

GARDENA, CA Andamiro USA Corp. has paid tribute to the late Stephen Hillenburg, whose beloved SpongeBob animated cartoon character has inspired a surprisingly…

Intercard IAAPA Attractions Expo Fiesta Draws International Turnout

by Tim Sanford

November 28, 2018

ORLANDO, FL -- Intercard hosted its annual kick-off party at the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions' 2018 Attractions Expo here.

USConnect Approves Nayax VPOS Touch For Member Companies Use

by Tim Sanford

November 27, 2018

GREENSBORO, NC USConnect, a consortium of leading independent foodservice companies across the United States and Canada, has selected Nayax's VPOS Touch…

Bazooka Candy Brands Introduces Ring Pop Gummy Gems Candy

by Emily Jed

November 26, 2018

NEW YORK CITY -- Bazooka Candy Brands , a division of The Topps Co. Inc., has taken the wraps off Ring Pop Gummy Gems. Inspired by the brand's signature gem…

Big League Chew Adds Softball-Inspired Character To Iconic Bubble Gum Roster

by Emily Jed

November 26, 2018

AKRON, NY -- Big League Chew has added a softball player-inspired character to its iconic shredded bubble gum pouch. The new character will be featured on its…