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Cashless payments dominate self-service retail, Cantaloupe report finds
April 24, 2025
A report from Cantaloupe, Inc. indicates a significant shift towards cashless payments in self-service retail. The company's 2025 Micropayment Trends Report…
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Swire Coca-Cola refurbishes soda vending machines for sustainability
April 23, 2025
Swire Coca-Cola is implementing a sustainability initiative at its Draper, Utah facility by refurbishing used soda machines, fountains and coolers.
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EG America introduces device trade-in kiosks
April 23, 2025
Convenience store operator EG America, the parent company of chains including Cumberland Farms and Kwik Shop, is installing ecoATM mobile device trade-in…
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Hershey opens Reese's chocolate processing plant in Pennsylvania
April 22, 2025
The Hershey Company has opened its Reese's chocolate processing facility at its headquarters in Hershey, Pennsylvania, according to a Food Business News report.
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University of Arkansas installs free Narcan, fentanyl prevention vending machine
April 21, 2025
The University of Arkansas has installed a vending machine on its Fayetteville campus that dispenses free Narcan and fentanyl overdose prevention kits, along…
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Tokyo vending machine offers fresh salads with AI price adjustments
April 21, 2025
A vending machine in Tokyo, dubbed "Salad Stand," is offering fresh salads, juices and fruit granola, highlighting Japan's innovative approach to vending…
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Smart vending machines offering free healthcare essentials launched at Winnipeg Hospital
April 18, 2025
A public health initiative is expanding access to healthcare essentials with the installation of smart vending machines at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg…
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Reese's expands lineup with Filled Pretzels
April 18, 2025
Reese's, the top-selling candy franchise in the U.S., has launched Reese's Filled Pretzels. The snack features a peanut butter filling encased in a crunchy…
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Lock America co-Founder and CEO Frank Minnella passes away
April 18, 2025
Lock America has announced the passing of its co-Founder and CEO, Frank Minnella.
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Whitehall man arrested for vending machine damage, theft
April 17, 2025
Eric Prosser, 33, of Whitehall, New York, has been arrested by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, according to a CBS 6 Albany report. He is charged with…
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AI-powered coffee kiosk aims to redefine vending
April 17, 2025
CERĒS Robo Coffee Shop, a smart kiosk utilizing artificial intelligence to prepare specialty coffee beverages, has been introduced as a potential evolution of…
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Baltimore Ravens partner with RTS to enhance stadium sustainability
April 16, 2025
The Baltimore Ravens and Recycle Track Systems inked a three-year partnership naming RTS the Official Waste and Recycling Partner of the Ravens at M&T Bank…
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JELL-O enters plant-based dessert market with oat milk pudding
April 16, 2025
JELL-O, a Kraft Heinz brand with over 125 years of history in the dessert aisle, has launched its first plant-based product, JELL-O Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding…
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Cantaloupe launches Go Micro Kiosk for micro markets
April 15, 2025
Cantaloupe Inc. has launched its self-service micro market kiosk, the Go Micro. Designed for affordability and versatility, the compact kiosk aims to lower the…
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Nikon miniature camera vending machines now available in the US
April 15, 2025
Nikon, in collaboration with Bandai Namco, has released its line of miniature camera collectibles in the United States via gashapon vending machines, according…
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Viral cake vending machine draws crowds in Seattle
April 15, 2025
A bright pink, converted refrigerator dubbed the "Cake Coop" is attracting attention and customers in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, according to a Seattle…
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Healthy Smart Mart promotes micro markets as superior to traditional vending
April 14, 2025
Healthy Smart Mart has launched an initiative aimed at educating aspiring entrepreneurs on the benefits of micro markets compared to traditional vending…
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Reverse vending machine scheme launched in Sudbury to incentivize recycling
April 11, 2025
An initiative utilizing reverse vending machines has arrived in Sudbury, offering financial rewards to encourage recycling, according to a Suffolk News report.
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Kura Sushi launches limited-time 'Kura Reserve' platform
April 11, 2025
Kura Sushi USA Inc., known for its revolving sushi bars and technology-driven dining, has introduced Kura Reserve, a limited-time platform featuring premium…
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Sodexo to provide on-site services for AtlantiCare
April 10, 2025
Global food services and facilities management company Sodexo entered into a partnership with AtlantiCare, effective June 21, to deliver a range of on-site…
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