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Hydrogen-Powered vending machine debuts at Osaka Expo
March 20, 2025
A hydrogen-cartridge powered vending machine has been installed at the Osaka Kansai Expo, opening March 18, 2025, according to a report by The Asahi Shimbun.
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Elevate Vending among veteran-owned businesses selected for PenFed accelerator program
March 19, 2025
Elevate Vending, founded by U.S. Air Force veteran Nicholas Grillo, has been selected to participate in the PenFed Foundation's Veteran Entrepreneur Program's…
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Sodexo UK, Ireland on track to halve food waste by 2025, ahead of UN goal
March 19, 2025
Sodexo UK & Ireland is on target to achieve a 50% reduction in food waste by the end of 2025, five years ahead of the United Nations Sustainable…
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Kepak Foods launches ‘Grab a Bite’ brand for out-of-home food sector
March 18, 2025
Kepak Foods Division has introduced "Grab a Bite," a brand designed to provide hot, ready-to-serve food options for the out-of-home market, according to a…
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PepsiCo to acquire prebiotic soda brand poppi for $1.95B
March 18, 2025
PepsiCo, Inc. has come to a definitive agreement to acquire poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion, according to a press release. The…
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Diaper vending machines installed at XNA airport
March 17, 2025
Northwest Arkansas National Airport has installed diaper vending machines, providing parents and caregivers with quick access to essential baby supplies…
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Louisville library installs healthy food vending machine
March 17, 2025
The Shawnee Library in Louisville, Kentucky has installed a Nori vending machine, offering patrons access to healthy food options, according to a WDRB report.
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Food giants seek tariff exemptions on key imports
March 14, 2025
Major U.S. food manufacturers, including PepsiCo (Quaker Oats), Conagra (Folgers), and J.M. Smucker, are requesting targeted exemptions from newly imposed…
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Five Star Breaktime Solutions expands Louisiana, Texas footprint
March 14, 2025
Five Star Breaktime Solutions, a provider of unattended food and beverage solutions, has acquired the Canteen franchise of Wilmore Snack Sales, a family-owned…
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Morrisons tests self-service vending tech for nicotine products
March 13, 2025
Morrisons is trialing a self-service system at its Dukinfield store in Greater Manchester, allowing customers to purchase nicotine-quitting products via a…
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Dubai intros 'smart' perfume vending machines
March 13, 2025
Dubai has launched what is being touted as the world's first smart perfume vending machine, developed by Dubai-based The Smart Vendor LLC, according to a Curly…
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Brookfield Mall kiosk selling cannabis, psychedelic mushrooms draws controversy
March 13, 2025
A kiosk selling cannabis and psychedelic mushroom products at Brookfield Square Mall in Brookfield, Wisconsin, has generated attention and sparked debate…
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North Dakota sees first Amazon 'Just Walk Out' convenience store
March 12, 2025
Enerbase Cooperative Resources has opened the Midwest's first convenience store utilizing Amazon's "Just Walk Out" technology at its new South Broadway Cenex…
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Coca-Cola updates packaging with 'Recycle Me Again' message
March 12, 2025
Coca-Cola has implemented a packaging change to its 20-ounce bottles across its trademark products, including Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Coke Zero, adding the…
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Main Event launches "All You Can Play" spring break deal
March 11, 2025
Main Event Entertainment Inc. has announced a limited-time "All You Can Play" deal for Spring Break 2025, offering unlimited access to its entertainment…
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Dave & Buster's unveils extensive spring break 2025 entertainment dining lineup
March 11, 2025
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. has announced its Spring Break 2025 promotional campaign, featuring a range of new gaming experiences, interactive…
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to meet with food industry executives amid health policy discussions
March 10, 2025
Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is set to meet with top executives from major food companies, including General Mills and…
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Former finance worker turns vending machine side hustle into $8,900/month business
March 10, 2025
Megan Healey, a 26-year-old from Manchester, England, has transitioned from a career in finance to a successful vending machine business. Healey now operates…
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Shadow Hill Maple Syrup expands accessibility with Cooler Vend technology
March 7, 2025
Shadow Hill Maple Syrup, an award-winning producer of small-batch maple syrup, has partnered with Cooler Vend to deploy cooler-style smart vending machines…
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Hershey Company appoints Tiffany Menyhart as chief customer officer
March 7, 2025
The Hershey Company has appointed Tiffany Menyhart as Chief Customer Officer, effective March 17, 2025, according to a press release. Menyhart brings 30 years…
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