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Compass Group PLC boosts FY 2023 results
November 20, 2023
Compass Group PLC, the U.K.-based caterer that owns Compass Group North America and Canteen Vending Services, lifted its 2023 revenue and profit over the prior…
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6 ways to boost holiday footfall at your hot drink stations
by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending
Whatever hot drink machines you offer, there are plenty of ways to keep things fresh this holiday season, so get the mince pies in, put up the lights and share…
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M&A activity heats up the entertainment space
The growth of M&A activity is to be expected given the vulnerability that some properties experienced during the global health crisis versus the rapid growth…
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NAMA urges DOE to reconsider energy efficiency standards
November 20, 2023
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has urged the Department of Energy to reconsider proposed energy efficiency standards for commercial…
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Energy beverage Yerbaé taps CL Vending, Vistar to expand distribution
November 20, 2023
Yerbaé Brands Corp., a plant-based energy beverage company, has authorized CL Vending to offer its full range of 16-ounce flavors to 152 markets across…
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School district saves 7M plastic bottles using water refill stations
November 20, 2023
Oakland Unified School District in Oakland, California, and its water fountains provider, FloWater, have saved 7 million single-use plastic water bottles from…
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Authentic experiences: How your brand can reach Gen Z for success and customer loyalty
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
The APC Gen Z study found that Gen Z has five top demands from businesses and brands: 1. Authenticity. 2. PhysiDigital. 3. Experiential. 4. Custom. 5.
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Jones Soda cuts Q3 2023 earnings loss against sales decline
November 17, 2023
Jones Soda Co. improved its loss despite a Q3 2023 sales decline, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:
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Sunny Sky Products acquires Bevolution Group
November 17, 2023
Sunny Sky Product LLC, a producer of dispensed beverage solutions offering hot, cold, frozen and beverage-enhancer products for the convenience store and…
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Betson Technical University graduates its largest training class
November 17, 2023
Betson Technical University, operated by Betson Enterprises, recently graduated 60 students, its largest class ever, marking a total of 1,000 graduates…
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ATM, Self-Service Software guide offers exclusive information on industry
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media
The 2023 ATM and Self-service Software Trends Guide delivers in-depth research based on interviews and survey data from financial institutions worldwide on how…
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Primo Water taps industry veteran Robbert Rietbroek as CEO
November 16, 2023
Robbert Rietbroek (Photo: LinkedIn) Primo Water Corp., a provider of drinking water solutions in North America and Europe, has named Robbert…
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Mars to buy Hotel Chocolat Group for $664M
November 16, 2023
Mars Inc. has agreed to buy the U.K's Hotel Chocolat Group PLC for £534 million ($664 million) and plans to expand the brand internationally.
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Malaysia vending operation offers low-cost beverages under government initiative
November 16, 2023
Atlas Vending, a Malaysia-based vending operation serving Malaysia and Singapore, will introduce beverages for RM1 (1.2 cents) in 3,210 vending machines as…
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Ohio county to offer harm reduction machines
November 16, 2023
Residents of Ross County, Ohio, will have access to harm reduction products from six vending machines, thanks to the Hope Partnership Project, according to a…
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Apex Restaurant & Market Solutions teams with Moii Coffee in Missouri
November 16, 2023
Apex Restaurant & Market Solutions, a micro market and foodservice contractor with offices in St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri, has partnered with Moii…
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Kraft Heinz updates executive leadership team
November 15, 2023
The Kraft Heinz Co. has named new members of its executive leadership team that will partner with Carlos Abrams-Rivera when he assumes the CEO role beginning…
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Naturals2Go to relocate to Savannah, create 125 jobs
November 15, 2023
Vend Tech International, manufacturer of Naturals2Go vending machines, self-checkout micro markets and gourmet coffee equipment, will relocate its…
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Digital innovation in travel: Is the next frontier airport dining?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Next month, Neil Thompson of HMSHost will share his insights about what future innovations are in store for airports during a keynote presentation at the…
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Aramark lifts Q4, FY 2023 results, beats expectations
November 14, 2023
Aramark Corp. lifted its Q4 and FY 2023 sales and earnings over the prior year periods, surpassing analyst revenue expectations, according to an earnings…
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