by Emily Jed
September 19, 2017
CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga Bakery introduced its Moon Pie marshmallow sandwich in 1917 and is celebrating the brand's 100th anniversary with a "Thank You…
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September 19, 2017
Vending machines in Japan are the only place in the world consumers can get their first taste of Coca-Cola Coffee Plus. The new drink, premiering in vending…
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September 19, 2017
Australia's new $10 note entered circulation on Sept. 20 and the Reserve Bank of Australia says it won't have the same issues in vending machine payment…
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September 19, 2017
READING, PA -- Ruth E. Buckholz, who shared 67 years of marriage with vending pioneer William (Bill) Buckholz, died here on Sept. 11. She was 91. "Mrs.
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September 18, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO -- Two former Google employees are making headlines and stirring up controversy with a startup concept that automates the corner store. But their…
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September 18, 2017
SAN DIEGO -- Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc. said it has selected Flex Ltd. (previously known as Flextronics) as the manufacturer for its Reis &…
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September 18, 2017
MALVERN, PA -- USA Technologies Inc. said it will upgrade hundreds of Premier Food Service 's machines to its ePort Connect cashless payment system. The move…
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BARABOO, WI -- Some TouchTunes enthusiasts spent this summer hopping from bar to bar in hopes of being the lucky winner of the company's Ultimate Jukebox Bar…
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September 17, 2017
PFLUGERVILLE, TX -- A ccent Food Services , headquartered here, said has acquired Ace Vending Inc. The transaction, Accent's 13th and largest to date…
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September 17, 2017
TROY, MI -- Continental , a food management company based here, said it has acquired Satellite Vending Co., a subsidiary of VendTek Wholesale Equipment Inc., a…
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September 17, 2017
GLENDALE, CA -- Nestlé said it has purchased a majority stake in Blue Bottle Coffee , a specialty coffee roaster and retailer based in Oakland, CA.
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September 14, 2017
EFFINGHAM, IL -- Smart Software reports that its rebranding has produced unanticipated benefits for local charitable organizations. The 20-year-old company, a…
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Cantaloupe Systems , headquartered here, will hold its inaugural Seed University training workshop in Dallas on Oct. 24 and 25. Participants…
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ATLANTA --The Coca-Cola Foundation , the beverage giant's philanthropic arm, has pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross to support local relief efforts…
read nowIn the June issue, I covered the first part of water cooler service , including both point-of-use filtration and bottled spring and filtered water. I discussed…
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ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The International Bottled Water Association reports that bottled-water distributors are playing a vital role in recovery efforts along the…
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September 13, 2017
GARDENA, CA -- The National Football League Players Association , through its licensing and marketing arm NFL Players Inc., has granted Andamiro USA Corp.
read nowThis month I'd like to discuss coffee futures, options and all things market-related. We have seen a large drop and rebound in prices, making for three large…
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September 12, 2017
RICHFIELD, OH -- Eagle Foods has purchased Popcorn Indiana , a leading brand in the ready-to-eat popcorn category. Popcorn Indiana complements Eagle Foods…
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September 12, 2017
CHICAGO -- Kraft Heinz has named David Knopf, 29, chief financial officer, making him the youngest to lead one of the United States' largest companies. He…
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