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Nanoshield technology destroys virus, bacteria on high-touch surfaces
December 7, 2021
Nanoshield has introduced a clear plastic film that can be used on a variety of surfaces, such as digital screens, mobile phones and other frequently touched…
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Canadian town boots residential vending bank
December 7, 2021
A residential neighborhood vending bank in Belleville, Ontario will be closing after the city's planning advisory committee chose not to rezone the property to…
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Utz Brands completes acquisition of RW Garcia
December 7, 2021
Utz Brands Inc. has completed the previously reported acquisition of R.W. Garcia Holdings LLC and related entities for a total purchase price of $56 million…
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Sysco to acquire fresh produce distributor/processor
December 6, 2021
Sysco Corp. a global foodservice distribution company, has agreed to acquire The Coastal Companies, a fresh produce distributor and value-added processer, from…
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North Carolina entrepreneur launches pet supply vending business
December 6, 2021
Betty Crump, an alumnus of North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, North Carolina, has launched a pet supply vending machine business, Betty's Unique…
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Japan pork farm installs meat vending machine
December 6, 2021
Are Japanese hog farmers taking a cue from U.K. dairy farms?
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French luxury brand showcases hand bag in vending machine
December 3, 2021
Jacquemus, a French luxury brand, has introduced pink vending machines to showcase its new "Le Bambino Long" bag. The machines allow customers to buy the bag…
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Luckin Coffee investor urges shareholders to oppose other investor’s plan
December 3, 2021
A Luckin Coffee investor has asked shareholders and convertible bondholders to oppose a plan giving Centurium Capital, another investor, control of the…
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Thrill City theme park opens in India
December 3, 2021
Thrill City opened its gates in Hyderabad, India spread across over 8,000 square meters with over 50 experiences and games, including 12D & Dome Theatre…
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Parts Town parent company acquires Duffy’s AIS
December 3, 2021
PT Holdings LLC, parent company of foodservice equipment parts distributor Parts Town, has added Rochester, New York based Duffy's AIS to its PT Holdings…
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SandenVendo America taps Vendekin’s controller to allow touchless transactions
December 2, 2021
SandenVendo America, a global vending machine manufacturer, has teamed with Vendekin Technologies, a Pune, India based provider of vending technology, to…
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Quench acquires Go Pure Water in Austin
December 2, 2021
Quench, a provider of filtered water solutions for businesses and dealer partners across the U.S. and Canada, has acquired Go Pure Water Technology, a provider…
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Jones Soda promotes Eric Chastain to president of new division
December 1, 2021
Eric Chastain Jones Soda Co. has promoted Eric Chastain from chief operating officer to president of the company's new beverage division, according to…
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Don’t miss this panel – The 3rd customer set: An opportunity you didn’t even know you’re ignoring
December 1, 2021
Self-service equipment operators typically target two sets of customers — the end-user and the retailers or real estate owners that host the machines. But with…
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Lactalis acquires Kraft Heinz cheese business for $3.3B
November 30, 2021
Lactalis Group has acquired Kraft Heinz's natural cheese business for $3.3 billion and launched a Chicago office with 100 former Kraft Heinz employees…
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Mondelēz seeks to acquire South African snack producer
November 30, 2021
Mondelēz International Inc. is negotiating with South African food company AVI to acquire its Snackworks division, according to an Independent Online report.
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Beauty brand teams with WNBA’s Dana Evans on lash vending machines
November 30, 2021
OpulenceMD Beauty, a luxury eye-focused beauty brand created by board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Anika Goodwin, has teamed with WNBA Champion and…
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Malaysia introduces vending machines for the visually impaired
November 30, 2021
Persons with visual impairments will soon be able to use vending machines in Malaysia thanks to machines equipped with Braille plates and other enhancements…
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Blockchain devices including crypto ATMs to grow to $2.4B by 2026
November 30, 2021
Blockchain devices, including hardware wallets, blockchain smartphones, cryptocurrency ATMs and others will grow from $482 million in 2021 to $2.459 billion by…
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OptConnect acquires Premier Wireless Solutions
November 30, 2021
OptConnect, a provider of managed wireless services, has acquired Silicon Valley-based Premier Wireless Solutions, an IoT network solutions provider, for an…
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