Alan Kumpf Joins FUNstruction Results As Partner

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

March 28, 2017

TAGS: FUNstruction Results LLC, Alan Kumpf, FUNstruction, FEC consultants, family entertainment center, Bernie Robinson FAIRVIEW, NC -- FUNstruction…

Andamiro USA Unveils 3rd Nickelodeon-Licensed Game PAW Patrol

March 28, 2017

TAGS: Andamiro, PAW Patrol, Nickelodeon arcade game, Nick Jr., Drew Maniscalco, Ryan Cravens GARDENA, CA -- For its latest arcade redemption game…

Cantaloupe Systems Partners With Gimme Vending To Expand Seed Mobile Functionality

by Emily Jed

March 28, 2017

TAGS: Cory Hewett, DEX, vending machine management, vending machine technology, Gimme Vending, Seed Key, Cantaloupe Systems SAN FRANCISCO -- Two…

USA Technologies Inc Appoints Priyanka Singh CFO

by Emily Jed

March 28, 2017

TAGS: cashless vending, payments industry, vending machine payments, USA Technologies Inc., Priyanka Singh, USAT chief financial officer, Leland P. Maxwell…

Utahs Crackdown On Gambling Devices Includes Coin Pushers

March 28, 2017

TAGS: Utah Attorney General's Office, coin-op news, Utah gambling device crackdown, coin pushers, Leo Lucey, Utah state Rep. Norm Thurston SALT LAKE…

Byte Foods Inc Plans To License Smart Fridge To Vending Operators Nationwide

by Emily Jed

March 26, 2017

TAGS: vending, smart shelf retail, Byte Foods Inc., smart refrigerator, professional vending operators, Lee Mokri, Megan Mokri, Pantry Retail Inc., fresh…

Japanese Patrons Can Pay Ahead Buy Friend A Drink At QR Code-Activated Machines

by Emily Jed

March 26, 2017

TAGS: vending machines, Japanese vending machine, QR code vending machine, cashless vending, vending in Japan, digital vending machine TOKYO -- New…

What Makes The Difference?

by Alicia Lavay — Executive Director, ICX Association

March 26, 2017

TAGS: Vending Times, Vending Times editorial, vending industry, coin-op, vending machine, coin machine business, office coffee service, vending machine…

Coca-Cola Begins Distribution Of Dunkin Donuts RTD Coffee In Vending And Micromarkets

by Emily Jed

TAGS: Dunkin' Donuts' ready-to-drink coffees, Coca-Cola Co., RTD vending drinks, micro markets, Dunkin' Donuts RTD CANTON, MA -- Dunkin' Donuts…

Mrs Freshleys Rolls Out Vendible Cake Crisps Single-Serve Muffins

by Tim Sanford

TAGS: vending machine snacks, new vending baked goods, Mrs. Freshley's, Cake Crisps, Single-Serve Muffins THOMASVILLE, GA -- New in the growing Mrs.

AMI Entertainment Hosts Gary Clark Jr Giveaway On Jukeboxes Autographed Guitar Is Top Prize

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

March 23, 2017

TAGS: jukebox, AMI Entertainment, Gary Clark Jr.

Amid Political Uncertainty Expo Vending OCS Planners Reschedule Brazil Show To Sept 4-5

by Tim Sanford

March 23, 2017

TAGS: Expo Vending postponed, Expovending & OCS Latin America, EPS Events, Brazil's national vending association, ABVA, Associação Brasileira de…

Betson Hires Tony Grant As National Sales Manager For Audio Visual And Security Services

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

March 23, 2017

TAGS: H. Betti Industries Inc., Betson Enterprises, Betson Imperial Parts, Tony Grant, Betson Audio-Visual Deparment, Jonathan Betti, vending, amusements …

Compass Group USA Announces Landmark Commitment To Reduce Food Waste By 25 In 3 Years

by Emily Jed

March 23, 2017

TAGS: food service, vending, Compass Group USA, Compass food waste reduction initiative, Natural Resources Defense Council, Tom Colicchio CHARLOTTE, NC…

Cook County Revenue Dept Grants Vending Operators Flexibility For Remitting Sweetened Beverage Tax

by Emily Jed

March 23, 2017

TAGS: Cook County Dept. of Revenue, Cook County vending operators, Cook County sweetened beverage tax, Linda Furlano, A.H. Management Group Inc., Illinois…

Firefighters Free Childs Finger Stuck In Bulk Vending Machine

March 23, 2017

TAGS: gumball machine, bulk vending machine, coin machine, Greenwich bulk vending, finger stuck in vending machine GREENWICH, CT -- A young child…

Konop Celebrates 70 Years Of Innovation Pays Homage To Its Bulk Vending Origin

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

March 23, 2017

TAGS: Konop Companies, vending, bulk vending, peanut vending machine, Konop anniversary, Louie Konop, coin-op, bulk vending, breakroom refreshments, office…

National Restaurant Association Arms Members With Toolkit On Fats Oils and Grease FOG Control

March 23, 2017

TAGS: food service, National Restaurant Association, Fats Oils and Grease (FOG) Control toolkit, restaurant news, NRA FOG toolkit, Frank and Bean cartoon…

New IAAPA Economic Impact Study Indicates Attractions Industry Generates 36 Billion in Latin American

March 23, 2017

TAGS: International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, IAAPA Economic Impact Study of the Latin American Attractions Industry, Paulina Reyes…

Planters Invites Fans To Shout For Nuts In New Vending Machine Campaign

by Emily Jed

March 23, 2017

TAGS: Kraft Heinz Co., vending, Planters nuts, Planters vending machine, Shout For Nuts vending machine, Jim Harbaugh CHICAGO -- Kraft Heinz Co. is…