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Dreyer’s rebrands Eskimo Pie as Edy's Pie
October 6, 2020
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream has changed the name of its former Eskimo Pie to Edy's Pie, according to a USA Today report. The new name reflects the last name of…
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Miso Robotics introduces Flippy robotic kitchen assistant
October 6, 2020
Miso Robotics has announced commercial availability of the Flippy Robot-on-a-Rail, a zero-footprint, intelligent robotic kitchen assistant for commercial…
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SodaStream teams with Tomra on CO2 cylinder exchange
October 6, 2020
Tomra, a provider of reverse vending machines for "clean loop" recycling, has teamed with PepsiCo Inc.'s SodaStream to make CO2 cylinder exchange more…
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Elementary school students cherish book vending machine
October 6, 2020
Students at Nexton Elementary School in Summerville, South Carolina, can now "buy" a book using a token from a vending machine that was retrofitted to carry…
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Kraft Heinz inks distribution pact with plant based product supplier
October 5, 2020
Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc., a provider of natural, plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, has entered into a distributorship…
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Vengo Labs extends touchless, data driven solution to new countertop kiosk
October 5, 2020
Vengo Labs, a provider of digital kiosks, has extended its touchless and data-driven solution to a new countertop model available to both brands and retailers…
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UK hot beverage machines found to pose allergen risk
October 5, 2020
A local government in Wales, U.K., has discovered cross contamination of products in hot beverage vending machines, according to a newfoodmagazine.com report.
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Pandemic-driven economic downturn brings new wave of vending newbies
October 5, 2020
As with every economic downturn, the coronavirus pandemic has driven many aspiring entrepreneurs to the vending business, lured by what they see as an industry…
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Coca-Cola pulls plug on Zico coconut water, scrutinizes other brands
October 5, 2020
The Coca-Cola Co. has decided to pull the plug on Zico coconut water and is scrutinizing other products in an effort to focus on products with more potential…
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Keurig Dr Pepper to offer ‘smart’ Wi-Fi-enabled capsule brewer
October 2, 2020
Keurig Dr Pepper plans to introduce its Keurig Custom Smart, a Wi-Fi-enabled capsule brewer with a $399 price tag, in late October, according to an msn.com…
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Compass Group names digital director for Asia Pacific
October 2, 2020
Claudine Oglivie Claudine Ogilvie has joined Compass Group PLC as the Asia Pacific digital and innovation director, according to an itnews.com report.
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Molson Coors Beverage to distribute La Colombe Coffee Roasters RTD beverages
October 2, 2020
La Colombe Coffee Roasters, an established product supplier to the convenience services industry, has signed a distribution arrangement with Molson Coors…
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Embed self-service kiosk helps Australia arcade survive COVID-19 challenges
October 2, 2020
Ticket Time, a Queensland, Australia amusement arcade, opened just in time for the school holidays in Australia, and immediately encountered inter-state travel…
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Massachusetts to allow gaming arcades to open next week
October 2, 2020
Massachusetts Gov. Charles Baker said he will sign an executive order to permit indoor and outdoor amusement arcades to commence operations next week…
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Conagra Brands beats Q1 2021 earnings estimate, boosts dividend
October 1, 2020
Conagra Brands Inc. reported a Q1 2021 net sales increase of 12.1% to $2.7 billion, a 15% organic net sales increase, with growth in the company's retail…
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PepsiCo reports 5.3% Q3 revenue gain, Frito-Lay up 6%
October 1, 2020
PepsiCo Inc. reported revenue reached $18 billion for the quarter ending Sept. 5, 2020, reflecting the global surge in snack and beverage sales and marking a…
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Sysco taps Arla’s Ørting for global foodservice operations
October 1, 2020
Tim Ørting Sysco Corp. has named Tim Ørting as the executive vice president and president, foodservice operations international, effective Jan. 4…
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The Entertainment & Education Group to open largest Timezone venue in Singapore
October 1, 2020
The Entertainment & Education Group will open its 15th, and largest, Timezone venue in Singapore, at the Westgate Mall this December, according to a press…
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Ingenico Group introduces smart payment device for vending
October 1, 2020
Ingenico Group, a payments provider, has introduced Smart Self for Vending, devices designed to enable operators to interact digitally with customers…
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Starbucks raises dividends
October 1, 2020
Starbucks investors received good news Wednesday when the chain's board of directors approved a 10% increase in its quarterly cash dividend. Shareholders will…
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