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Tennessee lawmakers push for free feminine hygiene vending machines in schools
February 17, 2026
Tennessee lawmakers are advancing legislation to launch a pilot program for free feminine hygiene vending machines in public schools.
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UC Berkeley gets fried chicken vending machine
February 16, 2026
A fried chicken vending machine has begun operating in the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union at the University of California, Berkeley. The machine, dubbed…
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Five Star completes Krodel buy
February 13, 2026
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Five Star Breaktime Solutions has completed its acquisition of the vending and coffee operations of Jasper, Ind.-based Krodel Vending.
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Underwear vending machine goes viral
February 12, 2026
A vending machine selling underwear inside a Delhi Metro station in India has sparked widespread amusement online. The appearance of underwear vending machines…
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BC university unveils health vending machine
February 11, 2026
The British Columbia Institute of Technology has introduced a MediMart health vending machine at its Burnaby Campus, according to an Education News Canada…
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VenHub to begin trading on Nasdaq
February 10, 2026
Smart Store operator VenHub Global has received approval to list its shares on the Nasdaq Global Market and has begun trading under the ticker symbol VHUB…
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Brooki Bakehouse rolls out cookie vending machine at Australian airport
February 9, 2026
Brooki Bakehouse has launched its first cookie vending machine at the Brisbane Airport International Terminal in Australia, according to a Passenger Terminal…
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Coca-Cola discontinues frozen juice can product category
February 6, 2026
No more frozen juice for you or anyone else.
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French Fry vending launches in Ohio
February 6, 2026
Hot Foods Vending has launched a fresh-french-fry vending machine inside Match Point Pickleball Club in Columbus, Ohio, giving players quick access to hot…
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Spokane-area vending machine becomes a local landmark
February 5, 2026
An unusual vending machine has become a local attraction in Otis Orchards, a semi-rural community north of Liberty Lake, Washington, where a glowing…
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This Coke machine needs a hug
February 5, 2026
A Coca-Cola vending machine spotted in an unidentified Walmart recently invited shoppers to "Hug Me," rewarding those who do so with a free can of Coke.
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Pennsylvania jail offers books for young visitors
February 4, 2026
Children visiting incarcerated loved ones at the Berks County Jail in Pennsylvania now have access to a book vending machine designed to make visits more…
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Self-service reshaping retail in Australia
February 3, 2026
Self-service is a preferred checkout option for consumers in Australia but shoppers want improvement in the technology.
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Australian airport adds seafood vending machine
February 3, 2026
Port Lincoln Airport in South Australia has added a premium seafood vending machine, giving travelers 24-hour access to some of the Eyre Peninsula's local…
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Spain’s fruit law could harm vending operators
February 2, 2026
A contentious debate has emerged in Spain over proposed legislation that would require vending machines in public institutions, including hospitals and…
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BYU students unveil “dating” vending machine
January 30, 2026
Two Brigham Young University–Idaho students have launched "The Date Machine," a vending machine in Rexburg, Idaho, that dispenses curated date kits designed to…
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Wisconsin county adds cold-weather supplies to public health vending machines
January 29, 2026
Public health officials in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, have restocked public health vending machines in Appleton and Grand Chute with free cold-weather gear…
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Pentagon removes memorabilia vending machine
January 28, 2026
The Department of Defense has removed a Lucky Box loot-style vending machine from the Pentagon's main food hall after it had been in operation for only about a…
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Mississippi school intros book vending machine
January 27, 2026
Carver Elementary School in Meridian, Miss., has introduced a new Book Nook vending machine that allows students to earn free books by reading outside of…
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Texas lottery self-serve vending machines now require photo ID
January 26, 2026
The Texas Lottery self-service vending machines now require one extra step for ticket buyers. They'll need to scan their government photo ID when using the…
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