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Lavazza Professional acquires Compass Group UK vending management operation
June 2, 2020
Lavazza Professional has acquired Fulfill, a vending fulfilment provider based in the U.K., from Compass Group for an undisclosed figure, and has renamed the…
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Coca-Cola Consolidated to build new Indiana facility
June 2, 2020
Coca-Cola Consolidated, the nation's largest Coca-Cola bottler, plans to invest $55 million to build a new 400,000-square-foot plant in Whitestown, Indiana…
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Ferrero USA to open distribution center, add 250 jobs in Georgia
June 2, 2020
Ferrero USA, Inc. has announced the opening of a new distribution center in McDonough, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, according to a press release. The newly…
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Coke bottlers produce test materials for COVID-19 kits
June 2, 2020
Southeastern Container, a PET preform and bottle manufacturing cooperative funded and managed by a group of Coca-Cola bottlers, has begun producing test tubes…
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NAMA calls on New York State to clarify guidance for reopening breakrooms
June 1, 2020
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has asked the State of New York to revise its interim guidance on safe breakroom reopening and has asked its…
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Culligan’s Quench acquires Scott Pure Water LLC
June 1, 2020
Quench, a Culligan company that provides filtered water solutions for businesses across the U.S. and Canada, has acquired the assets of Scott Pure Water, LLC…
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European court orders Nestlé to rebrand its plantless burger
June 1, 2020
A European court has ordered Nestlé SA to rebrand its "Incredible" plant based burger since it infringes on Impossible Foods Inc.'s trademark, according to a…
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Compass Group acquires technology provider to enhance digital transformation, assist customers during COVID-19
June 1, 2020
Compass Group U.K. and Ireland has acquired Feedr, a food and health technology start-up, to accelerate its digital transformation and support vulnerable…
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Countertop, touch-free venders dispense gum via text command
June 1, 2020
Liquid Core Gum Co. has begun installing devices at retail locations in the greater Denver area that dispense Apollo Energy Gum, Golf Gum and Synapse CBD Gum…
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Tyson Foods to close another plant following worker infections
May 29, 2020
Tyson Foods Inc. said it will close an Iowa pork plant temporarily due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Fox Business News report. A state official…
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Peet’s Coffee parent raises $2.5 B in IPO
May 29, 2020
JDE Peet's BV shares surged 13% to 35.50 euros today after holding Europe's biggest initial public offering this year, drawing investors counting on the Peet's…
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Semnox introduces Parafait to allow amusement centers to manage social distancing
May 29, 2020
Semnox has introduced its Parafait suite to help family entertainment centers and theme parks deploy social distancing restrictions to ensure customer and…
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IAAPA calls for amendments to PPP loans
May 29, 2020
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions has urged members to contact lawmakers to amend the Paycheck Protection Program, according to…
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KKR expected to inject funds into Selecta in face of COVID-19 losses
May 29, 2020
KKR, a buyout group, is preparing to invest in Swiss vending machine company Selecta, which faces a loss of business due to the coronavirus crisis, four…
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House approves bill to loosen PPP loan requirements
May 29, 2020
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill designed to loosen requirements on hundreds of billions of dollars in small-business loans to help companies…
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AMOA releases white paper on COVID-19 safety
May 28, 2020
The Amusement and Music Operators Association has authored a white paper, entitled "Safety of Currency-Activated Equipment in the COVID-19 Environment," to…
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SCB Global Java Holdings acquires White Tale Coffee, names CEO
May 28, 2020
SCB Global Java Holdings LLC has acquired White Tale Coffee and named Robert Novick as CEO, according to a press release.
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EZ Weed selects American Green’s smart vending machine
May 28, 2020
EZ Weed, a provider of self-serve cannabis vending services, has selected and purchased American Green's proprietary smart vending solution, called the AGM, as…
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Embed expands on its COVID-19 Relief Act with new toolkit
May 28, 2020
Embed announced it is expanding its previously announced COVID-19 Relief Act as a demonstration of its commitment to its customer and industry's recovery. CEO…
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Coffee Fests canceled in Anaheim, Chicago due to COVID-19
May 27, 2020
The 2020 Coffee Fests in Anaheim, scheduled to take place August 9-11 in Anaheim and Aug. 28-30 in Chicago, have been cancelled on account of COVID-19…
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