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Middleby acquires GBT GmbH Bakery Technology
February 7, 2024
Middleby Corp. has acquired GBT GmbH Bakery Technology, based in Lünen, Germany, according to a press release.
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Performance Food Group lifts Q2 2024 results, surpasses expectations
February 7, 2024
Performance Food Group Inc., which owns Vistar Corp., the nationwide vending product warehouse distributor, lifted its sales and earnings for Q2 2024 over the…
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Farmer Brothers names John Moore president/CEO
February 7, 2024
John Moore (Image: LinkedIn) Farmer Brothers, a roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and allied products, has named John Moore as…
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Shawn O’Grady to retire from General Mills North America Foodservice
February 7, 2024
Shawn O'Grady (Image: LinkedIn) Shawn O'Grady, group president, North America Foodservice at General Mills Inc., will retire from the company…
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When coffee isn’t ‘just coffee’: Building the business case for office beverages
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
More employees are working remotely, but for those still coming to the office, the coffee service program has taken on a new importance.
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OptConnect acquires M2M DataGlobal
February 7, 2024
OptConnect, a managed wireless services provider, has acquired Santiago, Chile-based M2M DataGlobal, an IoT provider, for an undisclosed sum, according to a…
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Wisconsin dispensary installs self-serve cannabis kiosks
February 7, 2024
Visitors to Ethereal Gold Dispensary in Waukesha, Wisconsin, can use an automated self-serve kiosk to buy cannabis and mushroom products that are legal in…
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SmartMetric debuts fingerprint scan credit card
February 6, 2024
SmartMetric Inc., maker of a biometric credit cards, has introduced its fingerprint scan credit card that uses a built-in fingerprint scanner to verify the…
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Sugar Foods taps Coca-Cola Icecek’s Andriy Avramko as CFO
February 6, 2024
Sugar Foods Corp., serving foodservice, grocery, retail and restaurant brands, has named Andriy Avramenko as chief financial officer effective immediately…
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Mastercard teams with Last Mile Solutions on EV charging payment integrations
February 6, 2024
Mastercard has teamed with Last Mile Solutions, a provider of a hardware agnostic management platform for charge point operators with locations throughout…
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3 predictions for the ATM Industry in 2024
by Maya Fuentes — Senior Vice President, M&A Business Development, Paramount Management Group
The ATM industry is constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of consumers. Going into this new year, several key trends are expected to shape the future…
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Ventus to offer managed ATM services in EU
February 6, 2024
Ventus, a Digi company, launched its Managed Network-as-a-service ATM solution in the EU. It will provide its Ventus LC300 router alongside its processor…
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Idaho entrepreneur launches Pokémon card/sticker machine
February 6, 2024
A Rexburg, Idaho, man has created a dedicated Pokémon vending machine using a bulk card/sticker machine that accepts coins, according to an eastidahonews.com…
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Harm reduction supply machines expand in New York State
February 6, 2024
A New York health organization has deployed harm reduction supply vending machines across 12 locations in the state, according to the MATTERS (Medication for…
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J&J Snack Foods lifts Q1 2024 earnings despite sales dip
February 6, 2024
J&J Snack Foods Corp. lifted its Q1 2024 earnings against declining sales over the prior year period, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:
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Surcharge-free ATMS: Are they inevitable?
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Customers hate fees at ATMs, and fees are continuing to rise. Are surcharge-free ATMs the way of the future?
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Nayax names Aaron Greenberg chief strategy officer
February 5, 2024
Aaron Greenberg (Photo: LinkedIn) Nayax Ltd., a global commerce enablement, payments and loyalty platform designed to help merchants scale their…
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Sodexo acquires Five Star Food Services in Texas
February 5, 2024
Sodexo's InReach has acquired Five Star Food Services headquartered in Stafford, Texas, near Houston, according to a press release. Terms of the acquisition…
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Extreme Reality pushes forward, forcing tough ROI choices on LBE operators
Many operators are looking at a picture where they are having to upgrade to standalone VR attractions and need to see proof that their sticker price warrants…
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New York lawmakers seek tax, safety labels for sugary drinks
February 5, 2024
New York state lawmakers have reintroduced two bills that will increase the cost of sugary beverages, according to the National Automatic Merchandising…
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