News & Media
Splash Beverage Group secures $10M credit line
August 14, 2023
Splash Beverage Group Inc., a portfolio company of beverage brands, has established a $10 million operating capital credit facility with a European and…
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How do vending machines get recycled?
by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending
A recycling specialist offers an overview of the processes involved in recycling a retired vending machine to be reused for other purposes.
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Family entertainment centers set to surge through 2026
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
FECs catering to younger audiences seeking both physical and social entertainment have superseded the traditional amusement arcade.
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Illinois to clamp down on single-use plastics
August 14, 2023
Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker has signed a law requiring state agencies to reduce the use of single-use plastics by 50% on or before 2031 and by 75% on or…
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UK vending machine offers art, literary works
August 14, 2023
Residents and visitors to the Drake Circus mall in Devon, U.K. can purchase literary works and enameled badges from local writers and artists at a vending…
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Flowers Foods reports record Q2 2023 results
August 11, 2023
Flowers Foods Inc., which owns the Mrs. Freshley's, Tastykake, Nature's Own and other consumer brands, reported record Q2 sales for 2023 against the prior…
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Smart Soda Holdings teams with Consolidated Services Group on hydration solution
August 11, 2023
Smart Soda Holdings Inc., a provider of wellness beverage technology, has teamed with Consolidated Services Group, a foodservice coffee trader serving…
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Coffee Equipment Pros launches roasting equipment marketplace
August 11, 2023
Coffee Equipment Pros recently launched of a marketplace catering to the needs of coffee roasting professionals, according to a press release. The platform…
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Utz Brands reports mixed Q2 2023 results, beats expectations
August 10, 2023
Utz Brands Inc. lifted its Q2 2023 sales but suffered an earnings dip, according to an earnings release, but surpassed analyst expectations. Highlights include:
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US Foods lifts Q2 2023 sales, earnings
August 10, 2023
US Foods Inc. lifted its sales and income for Q2 2023 against the prior year's quarter, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:
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Westrock Coffee reports mixed Q2 2023 results
August 10, 2023
Westrock Coffee Co., a coffee provider to the retail, foodservice, convenience store, travel center and hospitality industries, reported a sales gain and an…
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Tech 2 Success taps Vagabond's Juan Jorquera
August 10, 2023
Juan Jorquera Tech 2 Success, an IT solutions provider in North America, has named Juan Jorquera business development manager. He joins the Tech …
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Health care kiosk provider expands product offerings
August 10, 2023
LTS, a Herndon, Virginia based provider of enterprise consulting, IT modernization and health care innovation services, has expanded the product offerings for…
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D&S Vending expands parts business, exits machine repairs, buying, selling
August 10, 2023
D&S Vending Inc., a longtime supplier of used equipment, repair and parts, has decided to focus on the replacement parts business and is expanding and…
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Jones Soda reduces Q2 2023 loss against revenue decline
August 10, 2023
Jones Soda Co. was able to improve its Q2 2023 loss over the prior year period despite a revenue decline, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:
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Linda Winstead retires from AVS Companies
August 10, 2023
Linda Winstead Linda Winstead has retired from the amusement sales industry effective July 31, following more than 40 years, according to a press…
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Modern vending makes the grade at SUNY campus
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Following the COVID shutdown, the SUNY-Delhi foodservice auxiliary could not reopen the campus convenience store to offer food in the late evening. Vending…
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Tech24 acquires Pronto Repairs
August 9, 2023
Tech24, a national provider of commercial foodservice equipment repair and maintenance, has acquired Pronto Repairs, a provider of foodservice and commercial…
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Nayax reports strong Q2 2023 results
August 9, 2023
Nayax Ltd. boosted its Q2 2023 revenue and reduced its loss compared to the prior year quarter, according to an earnings release.
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Hostess Brands lifts Q2 2023 revenue, earnings
August 9, 2023
Hostess Brands Inc. lifted its Q2 2023 revenue and income over the prior year period and reaffirmed its full year guidance, according to an earnings release.
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