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DOE amends test procedures for beverage vending machines
May 22, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued its final rule to amend test procedures for refrigerated canned and bottled beverage vending machines based on the…
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Irish railway to test onboard vending machines
May 22, 2023
Irish Rail, which operates Ireland's national railway network, plans to test vending machines on the Cork-Dublin route, consisting of eight trains, according…
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Reverse vending machine maker launches in the UAE
May 22, 2023
Sparklo, a manufacturer of reverse vending machines, launched operations in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone in the United Arab Emirtaes, according to a press…
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Flowers Foods reports record Q1 2023 sales, boosted by pricing
May 19, 2023
Flowers Foods Inc., which owns Mrs. Freshleys, Tastykake, Natures Own and other brands, posted record Q1 sales for Q1 2023 boosted by pricing while income…
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US Foods to acquire Renzi Foodservice
May 19, 2023
US Foods Holding Corp. has agreed to acquire Renzi Foodservice, a broadline distributor located in Watertown, New York, for an undisclosed sum, according to a…
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Opioid vending machine organization faces criticism
May 18, 2023
A Canadian journalist has called for an audit of a nonprofit organization that provides vending machines offering free drugs to battle opioid addiction…
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Automated Retail Technologies taps Redbox veteran Robert Meek
May 18, 2023
Robert Meek Automated Retail Technologies, under its subsidiary, Just Baked Smart Bistro, has named Robert Meek as vice president of operations.
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Self-service market will reach $63B by 2027
May 18, 2023
The global self-service market will grow from $40.3 billion in 2022 to $63 billion by 2027, according to data from ResearchandMarkets.com. It will boast a…
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How and why employees hold key to unattended airport concessions
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The need for unattended retail became obvious during the pandemic, but HMS Host employees played a critical role in assisting guests with technology at Phoenix…
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Cola-Cola 'Flexes' dispenser to provide beverage variety
May 17, 2023
The Coca-Cola Flex powered by Freestyle, a beverage dispenser that offers an enhanced guest experience while reducing operational complexity, is now on the…
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Middleby announces 1 retirement, 2 promotions
May 17, 2023
The Middleby Corp. announced the retirement of Martin Lindsay, chief risk and administration officer, and the appointment of Brittany Cerwin as chief…
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Zytronic reports 2023 half-year loss
May 17, 2023
Zytronic PLC, a U.K.-based manufacturer of touch sensors active in the gaming and vending industries, reported a decline in revenue and income for the first…
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Westrock Coffee lifts Q1 2023 results, reaffirms FY guidance
May 16, 2023
Westrock Coffee Co., a coffee provider to the retail, foodservice, convenience store, travel center and hospitality industries, lifted its Q1 2023 sales and…
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Coca-Cola bottler invests in plastics recycling
May 16, 2023
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, the largest European Coke bottler, has invested in a Netherlands startup to produce food-grade recycled plastic from plastics…
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Robotic coffee shop coming to NYC
May 16, 2023
A robot-manned coffee shop will soon open at 666 Manhattan Ave. between Norman and Bedford avenues, according to a sign at the location, according to an Eater…
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Farmer’s Fridge expands retail meal placements
May 16, 2023
Farmer's Fridge, which operates fresh food vending machines nationwide, has begun delivering its signature salads and wraps in jars and bowls to retail…
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Ventus names business development director
May 16, 2023
Todd Ollinger Ventus Wireless LLC, a provider of 4G LTE connectivity, has named Todd Ollinger to the newly created position of director of business…
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Middleby Corp lifts Q1 2023 results, beats expectations
May 16, 2023
Middleby Corp. lifted its Q1 2023 sales and earnings, according to an earnings report, surpassing analyst expectations. Highlights include:
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Selecta Group lifts Q1 2023 sales on European recovery
May 15, 2023
Selecta Group, a Switzerland-based route service provider of convenience services in Europe, reported a 11.7% sales gain to €309.1 million ($336.03 million)…
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Crane NXT reports Q1 2023 sales, income dip as standalone company
May 15, 2023
Crane NXT Co. reported declining sales and income for Q1 2023 in its first financial report as a standalone company from Crane Holdings, according to an…
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