Waterlogic Buys Minnesota Water Water Engineering Technologies

by Tim Sanford

October 2, 2018

CONCORD, CA Waterlogic has announced its acquisition of Minnesota Water (Maplewood, MN) and Water Engineering Technologies (Burien, WA). These two…

Lavazza Group Pacts To Acquire Mars Drinks Including Flavia And Klix

by Tim Sanford

October 1, 2018

TURIN, Italy -- The Lavazza Group has announced an agreement to acquire Mars Drinks, including the Flavia and Klix systems, from Mars Inc . The transaction is…

Cargo Wins 22M Financing To Support Rideshare Commerce Growth

by Tim Sanford

September 30, 2018

NEW YORK CITY -- In-car commerce provider Cargo has announced a $22 million Series A financing round led by Founders Fund, with additional investment from…

Coca-Cola Concludes Refranchising Of Bottling Operations In North America

by Emily Jed

September 30, 2018

TORONTO -- Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd. (CCCBL) has acquired Coca-Cola Refreshments Canada (CCRC) from Coca-Cola Co. Financial terms were not disclosed. The…

Coke Machine In China Uses Facial Recognition To Dispense Drinks Reward Recycling

by Emily Jed

September 30, 2018

TIANJIN, CHINA -- Coca-Cola Co. unveiled a vending machine in China that allows consumers to return their used packaging and rewards them for doing so by using…

Keurig Dr Pepper Enters Agreement To Acquire Core Nutrition LLC

by Tim Sanford

September 30, 2018

PLANO, TX -- Keurig Dr Pepper has announced its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Core Nutrition LLC. Core produces Core Hydration, a premium…

Micromarkets Add Flexibility Spur Sales In Vending Operation

September 30, 2018

Do you have bill acceptors on your vending machines? How about cashless devices? Does your company service locations where millennials work? If you answered…

Reis Irvys Inks Master Franchise Agreement In Little Rock Arkansas

by Emily Jed

September 30, 2018

SAN DIEGO -- Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc. said it has signed an exclusive franchise agreement for its Reis & Irvy's frozen yogurt and ice cream…

AMOA Hesch Raffle Grand Prize Is Yamaha Wolverine X2-R ATV

by Tim Sanford

September 28, 2018

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL -- The Amusement & Music Operators Association reports that the grand prize in its annual Wayne E. Hesch Scholarship Foundation raffle is…

AMOA On The Road Education Program Spotlights Todays Key Topics

by Tim Sanford

September 28, 2018

ROSEMONT, IL The Amusement and Music Operators Association is putting the finishing touches on its 2018 On the Road program, which is set for the Rosemont…

AMOA Streamlines Save The Rack Program With Coin-Op Cares Kit

by Tim Sanford

September 28, 2018

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL -- The Amusement and Music Operators Association reports that its popular "Save the Rack" program is gaining additional traction with a…

Iowa OMAs Jenny Duede Dies

by Tim Sanford

September 28, 2018

ANKENY, IA -- AMOA reports that its staff and membership were saddened to learn of the death of Iowa Operators of Music and Amusements executive director…

Visa Enables Dynamic Currency Conversion At ATMs Globally Expands Network Services

by Emily Jed

September 27, 2018

FOSTER CITY, CA -- In a victory for ATM operators, Visa is updating its rules and expanding Visa/Plus ATM network services to permit acquirers and ATM…

Oasis Receives Patent For In-Car Vending Machine

by Emily Jed

September 26, 2018

CERRITOS, CA -- Oasis Vehicle Refreshments , said it has received the first patent on its intelligent vending system technology for taxis, rental cars and…

Out-Of-Stocks Can Happen Anywhere

September 26, 2018

Here is a photo of a vending machine at an airport. The lounge area was crowded. We were waiting for our departure. Count the number of out-of-stock slots.

The Case Of The Disappearing ATM

September 26, 2018

David Lott The longtime distribution goal of a major soft drink company is to have their product "within an arm's reach of desire." This goal might also be…

Truck Drivers Freight Cost Increases And You What Does This Mean For Your Business?

September 26, 2018

Paul Schlossberg Recently, if you've been paying attention, rising freight costs have been in the news. Companies supplying many industries, including ours…

Andamiro Showcases Wares At 10th GTI China Asia Expo In Guangzhou

by Tim Sanford

September 25, 2018

MEETING THE MARKET : Some 40 Andamiro staffers, led by company's senior-level officials, took part in the 2018 GTI Asia China Expo. Pictured here, from left…

Lead Vending Companies Add Celsius Energy Drinks To The Mix

by Emily Jed

September 25, 2018

BOCA RATON, FL -- Celsius Holdings Inc. said several of the nation's largest vending companies have added its functional healthy energy drink to their vending…

Pod Pack International Expands Into New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility

by Emily Jed

September 25, 2018

BATON ROUGE, LA -- Pod Pack International , a manufacturer of single-serve coffee and tea, has expanded into a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility…