Slim Jim Grows Up With New Premium Smoked Sticks

CHICAGO -- Conagra Brands Inc. is introducing Slim Jim Premium Smoked Sticks featuring premium cuts of grass-fed beef or pork with contemporary flavors. The…

U-Vend Partners With Ice Cream Exchange To Develop Sports-Themed Novelties

SANTA MONICA, CA -- U-Vend Inc. said it has entered into a manufacturing agreement with the Ice Cream Exchange , which will develop, produce and package its…

UKs Tubz Becomes European And Australian Distributor For Brand Vendings Sqwishland Line

October 11, 2017

SITTINGBOURNE, UK -- Tubz Brands reports that it is launching the popular Sqwishland U.S. toy-and-game brand in Europe. It acquired distribution rights to the…

Three Easy Ways To Get More Calls From Your Vending Companys Website

When you think about it, your website is at the core of all your marketing efforts. Whether you're investing in Google AdWords, search engine optimization…

365 Retail Markets Reaches Wireless Milestone With OptConnect

by Emily Jed

October 9, 2017

KAYSVILLE, UT -– OptConnect Managed Wireless Solutions said that in fewer than 18 months, 365 Retail Markets has connected more than 5,000 OptConnect cellular…

AVS Cos Relocates Its Minnesota Office From Bloomington To Burnsville

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

October 9, 2017

BURNSVILLE, MN -- AVS Cos. reports that its Minnesota branch commenced operations at a new office on Monday, Oct. 9. It's located at 1166 E. Cliff Rd.…

Holly Hampton Is The American Amusement Machine Associations First Woman President

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

October 9, 2017

NORTHBROOK, IL -- The American Amusement Machine Association elected Holly Hampton as its president during its annual Meeting and Gala held here last week.

Keurig Teams Up With James Corden To Challenge Coffee Drinkers To Ditch Their Drip

by Emily Jed

October 9, 2017

WATERBURY, VT -- Keurig Green Mountain Inc. has teamed up with CBS Late Late Show host James Corden to show coffee drinkers why they should ditch their drip…

National Business Group On Health Honors Aramark With Best Employers For Healthy Lifestyles Award

by Emily Jed

October 9, 2017

PHILADELPHIA -- The National Business Group on Health , a nonprofit association of 425 large U.S. employers, has honored Aramark for having one of the best…

SandenVendo Vending Machines Now Available With Environmentally Friendly Hydrocarbon Refrigeration Systems

October 9, 2017

DALLAS -- SandenVendo America said its full range of refrigerated vending machines in North America is now available charged with environmentally friendly R29…

Coffee Legend Award Shines Spotlight On OCS History

This month, the National Automatic Merchandising Association put out a request for candidate submissions for the association's 2017 Coffee Legend award. This…

EVA Details UNESDA Policy Of Nixing Sugared Soft Drinks In European Union Schools

by Tim Sanford

BRUSSELS -- The European Vending Association has summarized the effect on the vending industry of the recent decision by the Union of European Soft Drink…

How To Use Prospects Inquiry To Get Details You Need For A Coffee Service Proposal

There is an old sales proverb that still holds true today: "Nothing really happens in business until something is sold." If you are responsible for adding new…

CDC Finds Coffee Roasting Workers Face Respiratory Health Risk

by Emily Jed

October 4, 2017

WASHINGTON -- In a new report , researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are saying that people who spend their days roasting…

Parlevel Releases Smart Routing Tool Hosts Webinar Oct 5 At 7 PM CDT To Describe Benefits

October 4, 2017

SAN ANTONIO, TX -- Parlevel Systems has released Smart Routing, a tool that enables vending operators to plan customized-dynamic routes, schedule them…

Coke Consolidated Acquires And Exchanges Distribution Territories And Manufacturing Facilities

by Emily Jed

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated said it has acquired distribution territories and manufacturing facilities from Coca-Cola Co. and Coke…

Helix Leisure Group Ups Ted Parsons To Business Systems Director

by Tim Sanford

DALLAS -- Helix Leisure reports that its present U.S. general manager, Ted Parsons, is transitioning to group director of business systems, a newly created…

Millennial Vending Industry Executives Offer Generational Perspective On Workplace Evolution

by Emily Jed

Young vending industry executives are offering insight into the changing workplace model as their millennial peers move into leadership roles in the business…

Upstate Networks Debuts 3 Raspberry Pi-Based Vending Peripherals

by Tim Sanford

UTICA, NY -- New from Upstate Networks are three adapters designed to equip conventional vending machines and payment systems for new uses. All three are based…

Cineplexs New Playdium Concept Caters To Canadian Teens And Families First Will Open In Late 2018 In Ontario

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

October 2, 2017

TORONTO -- Cineplex Inc., one of Canada's largest entertainment and media companies, announced this week that it has "reinvented" its Playdium amusement center…