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Proposed pizza machine unleashes UK obesity debate
May 30, 2022
The Portsmouth, U.K. council has encountered opposition to plans to install a pizza vending machine at a beachside car park over concerns about contributing to…
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China vending operator seeks public listing
May 30, 2022
Beijing Youbao Online Technology Co. Ltd., a China based vending operator, has applied for a public listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange with Goldman Sachs…
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AAMA calls for Coin-Op Hall of Fame nominations
May 27, 2022
The American Amusement Machine Association has called for nominations for its Coin-Op Hall of Fame.
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Milk shake machine credited with saving UK dairy farm
May 27, 2022
A milk shake vending machine has saved a family dairy farm, according to a bbc.com report.
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AVS Companies promotes Eileen Schreiner to FEC role
May 26, 2022
Eileen Schreiner AVS Companies, the Elk Grove Village, Illinois distributor of vending and amusement equipment, has promoted Eileen Schreiner from…
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Shamrock Foods expands to Montana
May 26, 2022
Sharmrock Foods, a foodservice distributor based in Phoenix, expanded to Montana Wednesday, opening its 11th warehouse in Billings Heights, according to a…
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PourMyBeverage debuts self-pour cocktail system, highlights milestones
May 26, 2022
PourMyBeverage is debuting PourMyCocktail, a next-generation dispense system to its self-pour brand portfolio that includes PourMyBeer and PourMySoda, that…
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Consumers hungry for self-service options
May 26, 2022
A good majority of consumers, 81%, want more self-service options, yet only 15% are highly satisfied with today's tools, though brands believe 53% are very…
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Massachusetts operator indicted for defrauding vending route buyers
May 26, 2022
The operator of a Boston area vending business, KBL Inc., was recently indicted by a state grand jury on two counts of publishing false statements and three…
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Luckin Coffee brews strong Q1 2022 sales, earnings
May 26, 2022
Luckin Coffee Inc., a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China, reported strong Q1 2022 sales and earnings, its first positive…
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TouchTunes, AMI end merger talks
May 25, 2022
TouchTunes and AMI Entertainment Network are no longer exploring a merger that would have created the largest digital jukebox network after government…
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Coca-Cola to bring Costa Coffee to the US
May 25, 2022
Costa Coffee, a U.K.-based coffee brand the Coca-Cola Co. acquired in 2018, will be introduced to the U.S. this year, including espresso and drip coffee…
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Coca-Cola to discontinue Honest tea product line
May 25, 2022
The Coca-Cola Co. plans to discontinue the Honest tea product line by the end of the year as part of its plan to prioritize fewer, bigger brands, according to…
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Eagle Foods to acquire Helper, Suddenly Salad from General Mills for $610M
May 25, 2022
Eagle Foods has agreed to acquire the Helper main meals and Suddenly Salad side businesses from General Mills Inc., according to a press release.
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Michigan convenience services firm boosts route revenue 15% after deploying Seed
May 25, 2022
Continental Services, a convenience services operator based in Troy, Michigan, has reported a 15% increase in average revenue per route since deploying…
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SOS brings vending products, DOOH to Jacksonville Jaguars stadium
May 25, 2022
SOS, creator and operator of interactive vending machines for public spaces that deliver feminine hygiene products and digital content, has brought its…
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Future uncertain for Canadian driveway vending bank
May 25, 2022
The future of a residential driveway vending bank in Belleville, Ontario is uncertain after the Ontario Land Tribunal approved the withdrawal of an appeal by…
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Washroom services firm teams with dispenser provider to improve access to feminine hygiene products
May 25, 2022
Citron Hygiene, a washroom hygiene services company, and Aunt Flow, a provider of free-vend period product dispensers, are expanding their partnership and…
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Sandstar names managing director, European markets
May 24, 2022
Marianne Haugland Hindsgaul Sandstar, a provider of artificial intelligence and computer vision to the self service and retail industries, has named…
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Dawn Foods taps Utz Brands’ Bautista as VP, promotes Gittins to another VP role
May 24, 2022
Melissa Bautista Dawn Food Products Inc., a bakery manufacturer, has named Melissa Bautista as the company's new vice president of manufacturing for…
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