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Kraft Heinz to phase out artificial dyes by 2027
June 17, 2025
On Tuesday, Kraft Heinz announced its commitment to remove all food, drug and cosmetic artificial dyes from its U.S. products by the end of 2027. The company…
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Cantaloupe to be acquired by 365 Retail Markets in $848M deal
June 16, 2025
Cantaloupe Inc., a technology company specializing in self-service commerce, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by unattended retail…
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Oklahoma to relaunch naloxone vending machine program with different strategy
June 16, 2025
Oklahoma's mental health agency is relaunching its naloxone vending machine initiative, shifting responsibility for stocking the machines to local community…
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What’s new in candy? Celebrate National Candy Month with these 2025 releases
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
These 10 new candies are among the most buzzworthy (and potentially bestselling) products to watch.
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VenHub debuts AI-powered smart store at LAX/Metro Transit Center
June 13, 2025
VenHub Global, Inc. has launched a 24/7, fully autonomous retail store at the LAX/Metro Transit Center. The AI-powered "Smart Store" aims to provide travelers…
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Digi targets retail waste with bulk shopping innovation
June 12, 2025
Retail solutions provider DIGI featured its zero-waste bulk shopping system, "Combo," at the NRF APAC. The showcase was part of the company's "Grow with Green…
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Sacoa to exhibit cashless technologies at European, North American trade shows
June 12, 2025
Sacoa Cashless System, a provider of cashless management solutions for the entertainment and leisure industries, has announced its participation in two…
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CSC ServiceWorks partners with PayRange to digitize laundry services
June 11, 2025
CSC ServiceWorks, a commercial laundry operator, has entered into a long-term agreement to integrate PayRange technology into its washers and dryers, according…
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Georgia sheriff's office installs naloxone vending machine in detention center
June 10, 2025
In an initiative to combat the opioid crisis, the Newton County Sheriff's Office has installed the first Naloxone vending machine in a Georgia law enforcement…
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U.S. convenience services industry generates $40B in economic impact, report finds
June 10, 2025
The U.S. convenience services industry, encompassing vending, micro-markets, office coffee and pantry services, produces a $40.04 billion annual economic…
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Arca Continental acquires US vending firm Imperial
June 9, 2025
Arca Continental, the Mexico-based Coca-Cola bottler and snack producer, will acquire Imperial, a vending business based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, according to a…
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Coca-Cola United opens sales center in Auburn
June 6, 2025
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United held a grand opening Wednesday for its sales center and warehouse in Auburn. The company invested $18 million in the…
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J.M. Smucker Co. to close Indianapolis Hostess plant by early 2026
June 5, 2025
The J.M. Smucker Co. plans to close its manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, which produces items for the company's Hostess brand, according to a…
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Dr Pepper re-releases Creamy Coconut flavor for summer
June 5, 2025
Dr Pepper's Creamy Coconut flavor has returned to store shelves for the summer season, according to an MSN report. First introduced last spring, the beverage…
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Networld Media Group, National ATM Council announce new media sponsorship initiative
June 5, 2025
The National ATM Council Inc. and Networld Media Group are pleased and excited to announce they have entered into a first-of-its-kind mutual media sponsorship…
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Ponca Tribe of Nebraska launches vending machines with lifesaving supplies
June 4, 2025
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is installing specialized vending machines at its health centers, stocked not with food, but with free, potentially life-saving…
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AVS Companies appoints Robert Rhodes as sales account executive
June 4, 2025
AVS Companies has hired Robert Rhodes as a Sales Account Executive for their amusement team, according to a press release. Rhodes, a San Antonio, Texas native…
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Hershey Chocolate founder's story gets Hollywood movie treatment
June 3, 2025
The early history of the Hershey Company and its founder, Milton Hershey, is set for a big-screen adaptation, with filming currently underway, according to a…
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Judge dismisses Flamin' Hot Cheetos invention lawsuit, cites lack of factual support
June 3, 2025
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Richard Montañez, who claimed to be the inventor of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, against Frito-Lay and its parent…
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Kraft Heinz pledges energy efficiency focus despite $170M federal funding cut
June 3, 2025
Kraft Heinz has affirmed its ongoing commitment to energy efficiency projects despite the U.S. Department of Energy rescinding up to $170 million in potential…
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