Michael Gazer Joins P1AG As SVP GM

by Tim Sanford

August 22, 2018

Michael Gazer MISSISSAUGA, ON, Canada -- Michael Gazer has joined Player One Amusement Group (P1AG) as senior vice-president and general manager. An…

How Farmer's Fridge changed the meaning of convenience dining

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The marriage of fresh food with IoT technology has proven to be a winning combination for Farmer's Fridge, a company whose offering presents a refreshing…

3 Amigos Announce F2FECs Return To The Broadmoor In March 2019

by Tim Sanford

August 20, 2018

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO -- The fifth annual Face to Face Entertainment Conference (F2FEC) is scheduled for Tuesday, Mar. 5 through Thursday, Mar. 7, 2019 in…

Its Food Safety 24-7-365

August 20, 2018

Paul Schlossberg How often do you think about food safety? What specific procedures and operational guidelines do you have in place? What do you do with…

Southeastern Vending Founder Joe Hollar Dies At 86

by Emily Jed

August 20, 2018

Joe C. Hollar CHARLOTTE, NC -- Joe C. Hollar, a 40-year veteran of the vending industry, died on Aug. 19. He was 86. Hollar was a United States Navy veteran…

Tastes Are Changing We All Might Have Missed This One

August 20, 2018

Paul Schlossberg Among my favorite things to do is spotting changes especially in the food industry. My focus and attention has been directed at: (1…

Betson Specialty Coin Sets Amusements Show For Vancouver Oct 13

by Tim Sanford

August 19, 2018

CARLSTADT, NJ Betson Specialty Coin has announced that it will host its 9th annual Northwest Amusement Showcase at the Hilton Vancouver (WA) Hilton on…

No Buttons To Push Talk To The Vending Machines

August 19, 2018

Paul Schlossberg Do you have Alexa, Siri or Google Home at home or in the office? People are now saying "Add milk to my shopping list" or "Set a reminder at …

PepsiCo Acquires SodaStream For 32 Billion To Reach Consumers Beyond The Bottle

by Emily Jed

August 19, 2018

PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo has agreed to buy sparkling beverage machine maker SodaStream in a $3.2 billion deal. The Israeli company makes a countertop machine…

USI Taps Zinola Southern Regional Technical Sales Manager

by Tim Sanford

August 19, 2018

Luis Zinola DES MOINES, IA -- Luis (Lou) Zinola has joined U-Select-It as regional technical sales manager. In his new post, he will be responsible for vending…

P1AG Hosts Randy Fromm Arcade School In Orlando FL Sept 18-21

by Tim Sanford

August 16, 2018

ORLANDO, FL Player One Amusement Group reports that it will host the Randy Fromm Arcade School for game technicians at its headquarters here from Sept. 1…

Admiral Beverage Selects USA Technologies For Cashless Payments And Seed Logistics Software

by Emily Jed

August 15, 2018

MALVERN, PA -- USA Technologies Inc. said Admiral Pepsi , one of the largest privately held bottlers for Pepsi-Cola products in North America, signed a…

CSA To Service Reis Irvys Frozen Dessert Venders In North America

by Emily Jed

August 15, 2018

SAN DIEGO -- Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc. said CSA Service Solutions will provide technical field service for franchisees of its Reis & Irvy's…

Oregons Royal Vending Makes Inc 5000 List Of Fastest-Growing Firms In America

by Emily Jed

August 15, 2018

TIGARD, OR -- Royal Vending, headquartered here, ranked No. 2531 on the 2018 Inc 5000 list of the fastest-growing private firms in America. Royal Vending…

Vistar Gains Fuel Strong Q4 Fiscal 2018 Results For PFG

by Emily Jed

August 15, 2018

RICHMOND, VA -- Performance Food Group Co.'s net sales grew 3.7% to $4.6 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 versus the comparable prior-year period…

China International Games Amusement Fair Highlights VR Market

by Tim Sanford

August 13, 2018

ZHONGSHAN, China -- The organizers of the China (Zhongshan) International Games & Amusement Fair - "G&A 2018" for short - report that this year's event…

Post-it Brand Refrigerator-Friendly Sticky Notes

by Tim Sanford

August 13, 2018

KEEPS ON STICKIN' : New Post-it Brand Extreme Notes adhere to a variety of surfaces. Once applied, they can withstand low temperatures and moisture, so they…

Austin HUMAN Hits Ground Running With Micromarket-Only Approach

by Emily Jed

Steven and Mariah Faust have boldly gone where few, if any, operators have gone before. They sidestepped vending altogether and got their start in the industry…

Aramark Brings Gen Z Food Trends To Life On College Campuses Nationwide

by Emily Jed

August 12, 2018

PHILADELPHIA -- Today's Gen Z college students, those born from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s, want it all when it comes to their food -- quick, fresh…

Mondragon Cigan And Baugh Advance In Embed USA Organization

by Tim Sanford

August 12, 2018

DALLAS, TX Embed reports that its U.S. office has promoted three of its key personnel to positions of greater responsibility within the organization. Danny…