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Grand Rapids health company deploys Narcan vending machines

April 10, 2024

Two Narcan-dispensing vending machines have launched in Grand Rapids, Michigan, both owned by Cherry Health, according to a News 8 report. The drug reverses…

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Indianapolis store hosts harm-reduction vending machine

April 8, 2024

A harm-reduction vending machine has launched at an eastside Indianapolis store, according to a WISH TV report.

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Milkshake vending machine stirs controversy at Wales farm

April 5, 2024

A popular milkshake vending machine at Castle Farm in Bishton, Wales, has resulted in high traffic but also community controversy.

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Coca-Cola Japan to make vending machines easier for wheelchair users

April 4, 2024

Coca-Cola's Japan unit will launch a smartphone service this month that simplifies vending machine purchases for people with disabilities, according to a…

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Missoula, Montana plans 4 naloxone machines for city

April 4, 2024

In an effort to combat rising opioid overdoses, representatives from the United Way of Missoula County and Missoula Public Health in Montana presented a plan…

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Refresco acquires VBC Bottling Co.

April 3, 2024

Global independent beverage brand Refresco has acquired VBC Bottling Co., according to a press release.

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Alaska vending machine dispenses fresh meat

April 3, 2024

There's a new vending machine in Soldotna, and it's dishing out fresh meat, according to an Alaska Public Media report.

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North Carolina county getting another Narcan vending machine

April 2, 2024

Edgecombe County, in North Carolina, is working to find a location for a second Narcan vending machine.

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University of Arkansas partners with Nestlé on pizza vending machine

April 2, 2024

A University of Arkansas student innovation team has partnered with Nestlé to bring a trademarked DiGiorno hot pizza kiosk to one of its dining halls…

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Connecticut synagogue launches vending machine

April 1, 2024

Temple Israel, a synagogue located in Westport, Connecticut, has launched a vending machine whose offerings include traditional and ritual Jewish items.

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North Carolina State D.J. Burns runs vending machine business

April 1, 2024

D.J. Burns, a basketball player for the NCAA North Carolina State Wolfpack team also runs a vending machine business. Burns first got into the business after…

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Clark County, Washington jail installs Narcan vending machine

March 28, 2024

Clark County, Washington Jail Services installed a naloxone vending machine in the jail's lobby, making it the fourth one in the county. The machine vends…

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Wisconsin deploys life-saving vending machines

March 28, 2024

Appleton, Wisconsin is now home to two vending machines offering life-saving products.

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Task force adds Narcan vending machine in Kona, Hawaii

March 28, 2024

Health officials have added a Narcan vending machine to Hope Services' homeless shelter in Kona, Hawaii, according to a Big Island Now report.

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Cantaloupe Inc., Pee Dee Food Service partner in micro markets kiosk technology

March 27, 2024

Cantaloupe Inc., an end-to-end technology solutions provider for self-service applications, has partnered with Pee Dee Food Service, a full-line vending, micro…

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Kyrgyzstan imports vending machines from Russia

March 26, 2024

Kyrgyzstan, located in the Central Asian region, has imported 682 vending machines in 2023 and most were imported from Russia.

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Pennsylvania elementary school deploys book vending machine

March 26, 2024

The A.M. Kulp Elementary School in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, recently deployed a book vending machine to award students for good behavior. Students who…

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