AAMAs 2016 Gala Hosts Larger Crowd Honors John Schultz

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

October 18, 2016

TAGS: American Amusement Machine Association, AAMA 2016 Gala, Pheasant Run Resort, Peter Gustafson, John Schultz, Chris Felix, Crane Payment Innovations…

Coffee Production In Colombia Increases 5 In 12 Months

by Emily Jed

October 18, 2016

TAGS: coffee news, Colombia coffee production, Colombian Coffee Growers Federation BOGOTA -- Colombia's coffee production reached more than 14 million…

Explore Or Exploit? Success Involves Balancing Transformation With Adherence To Core Values

October 18, 2016

TAGS: Peter Gustafson, Amusement Machine Association, AAMA 2016 Gala, balancing exploration with exploitation, Facit, skunkworks,Xerox's Palo Alto Research…

Hershey Chief John Bilbrey Will Retire In July

by Emily Jed

October 18, 2016

TAGS: John P. Bilbrey, vending, Hershey Co.

MultiConnect 4G LTE Cellular Modems Are Available For Vending Machines

by Emily Jed

October 18, 2016

TAGS: IoT, vending machine network, cellular modem, M2M device maker, Multi-Tech System Inc., MultiConnect Cell 100, LTE MOUNDS VIEW, MN -- IoT and M2M…

Partnership For A Healthier America Honors Sodexo For Vending And Foodservice Progress

by Emily Jed

October 18, 2016

TAGS: vending, Sodexo, Mindful, Partnership for a Healthier America, healthy vending WASHINGTON -- The Partnership for a Healthier America has awarded…

Royal Remanufacturing Marks 100000th Vending Machine Upgrade To Energy Star Standards

by Tim Sanford

October 17, 2016

TAGS: Energy Star vending machines, Royal Vendors, Royal Remanufacturing LLC, Envirovend, efrigerated beverage vending machines KEARNEYSVILLE, WV -…

Tri-State Vending Group Files Comments Opposing Philadelphia Beverage Tax

by Emily Jed

October 17, 2016

TAGS: Philadelphia beverage tax, Philly soda tax, Tri-State Automatic Merchandising Council, vending operator, vending machine, soda vending machine…

University Of Florida Gives Canteen Vending 98 Customer Satisfaction Rate

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

October 17, 2016

TAGS: vending machine report card, Canteen Vending, University of Florida, UF secret shoppers, Ray Martignetti, Alligator GAINESVILLE, FL -- Every…

Wittern Group Marks 85th Year In Vending U-Select-It Parent Honors Employees

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

October 17, 2016

TAGS: The Wittern Group, Wittern Group 85th anniversary, Hawkeye Novelty, Frank A. Wittern Sr., bulk vending, bulk nut vending machine, U-Select-It, Heidi…

Jersey Jack And Pat Lawlor Unveil Dialed In Smart Pinball Machine

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

October 16, 2016

TAGS: coin-op, pinball machine, Pinball Expo, Jersey Jack Pinball Inc., smartphone pinball machine, classic coin-op, Pat Lawlor, Jack Guarnieri, The Hobbit…

Trump Leads Clinton In Photobooth Poll Apple Says Face Place Operators Are Big Winners As Tomorrows Debate Approaches

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

October 16, 2016

TAGS: photo booth, coin-op Donald J. Trump, Hillary Clinton, photobooth election poll, Face Place photobooths, Apple Industries GREENVALE, NY -…

ATT Pilot To Boost IoT Connections Includes Vending Machines

by Emily Jed

October 13, 2016

TAGS: AT&T, LTE-M vending machine pilot, LTE-M technology, Internet of Things, PepsiCo, Pepsi vending machines, Chris Penrose DALLAS -- AT&T…

Bulk Vendings Steve Schechner Presents Hiring Tips To Operators Improve Your Success Rate

October 13, 2016

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Jammin Java Chief Says Company Will Pursue Legal Battle To Keep Marley Coffee Brand But Readies Alternative

by Emily Jed

October 13, 2016

TAGS: office coffee service, Marley Coffee, Brent Toevs, Jammin Java, Marley Coffee lawsuit, Rohan Marley, Hope Road Merchandising, Fifty-Six Hope Road Music…

LonoLife Brings Keurig-Compatible Bone Broth Capsules To OCS

by Emily Jed

October 13, 2016

TAGS: LonoLife, Lono Life K-Cup broths, bone broths in Keurig K-cup, office coffee service products OCEANSIDE, CA -- New from Lono Life are bone broths…

NAMA Inaugurates Dr Ks Tech Times Webinar Series Oct 18

by Emily Jed

October 13, 2016

TAGS: vending, National Automatic Merchandising Association, Dr. K's Tech Times, vending machine technology webinar, Dr. Michael Kasavana, CPI, Chuck Reed…

New York Vending Operators And Suppliers Gather For Luckower Golf Tournament Dinner Meeting

by Emily Jed

October 13, 2016

TAGS: vending, New York vending trade, New York State Automatic Vending Association, NYSAVA annual meeting, Herb Luckower Golf Tournament, John Murn…

Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Introduces Flexible Theming For Amusement Centers

October 11, 2016

TAGS: family entertainment centers, amusement arcade, Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Ltd., BNAE Dynamic Flexible Theming, amusement center design, Darius…

Berkshire Natural Scores Healthy Vending Concessions In New Warrior Ice Arena

by Emily Jed

October 11, 2016

TAGS: Berkshire Natural, Warrior Ice Arena, Boston Bruins training facility, Warrior Ice Arena, healthy vending machines BRIGHTON, MA -- Berkshire…