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Reports filed over Malaysian vending machine investment scam, over $1.4M lost
February 10, 2025
A vending machine investment scam in Malaysia has resulted in losses totaling over $1.4 million, with 58 police reports filed so far, according to a report by…
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Hershey predicts lower 2025 profits due to soaring cocoa prices
February 7, 2025
Hershey is forecasting lower-than-expected profits for 2025, citing record-high cocoa prices as a major factor, according to a report from Reuters. The company…
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Smucker's sells Cloverhill, Big Texas brands in $40M deal
February 7, 2025
J.M. Smucker has announced it will sell its Cloverhill and Big Texas brands, along with some private label products, to JTM Foods for approximately $40 million…
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Michigan elementary school gets book vending machine
February 6, 2025
Webster Kindergarten Center in Escanaba, Michigan, has installed a book vending machine to encourage reading, according to a Daily Press report. The machine…
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University of Dallas gets healthier vending machine options
February 6, 2025
The University of Dallas now has access to healthier snack and drink options thanks to vending machines installed by Elevation Vending, a local business…
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Asda tests automated free sample vending machine
February 5, 2025
Asda, a major UK supermarket chain, has launched a pilot program for an automated free sample vending machine at its Pilsworth, Bury location. This "first to…
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Arcade gaming market projected to grow, driven by physical activity, VR integration
February 4, 2025
The global arcade gaming market is forecast to expand by nearly $2 billion between 2025 and 2029, according to a report from Technavio. The market is expected…
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APAAI Forum launches at GTI Southeast Asia Expo 2025
February 4, 2025
Industry veterans Dr. Cynthia R. Mamon and Shaun McKeogh are launching the inaugural Asia Pacific Amusement & Attractions Industry Forum at the GTI…
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Brooklyn Museum hosts Mystery Art vending machine
February 3, 2025
The Brooklyn Museum is now home to Mystry Mart, a unique vending machine dispensing original art and "one-of-a-kind oddities," according to a PIX 11 report.
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Sanibel Island residents gain prescription pickup kiosk
February 3, 2025
Island Wellness Pharmacy in Fort Myers, Florida, slated to open later this year, has launched a prescription pickup kiosk inside Jerry's Foods on Sanibel…
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Coca-Cola recalls drinks in Europe due to chemical contamination
January 31, 2025
Coca-Cola has issued a recall of select soft drinks in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands after elevated levels of chlorate, a chemical byproduct of water…
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Free reproductive health supplies now available in Boston vending machines
January 30, 2025
ABCD, Action for Boston Community Development, a Boston community organization, has launched a pilot program providing free, 24/7 access to reproductive health…
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Amazon expands Whole Foods CEO's role to oversee grocery stores
January 30, 2025
Amazon is expanding the role of Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market, to oversee its Worldwide Grocery Stores business, including Amazon Go convenience…
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Cantaloupe acquires CHEQ, expanding into sports, entertainment
January 30, 2025
Cantaloupe, Inc. has acquired Cheq Lifestyle Technology Inc., a provider of self-service solutions for sports, entertainment and restaurants. The acquisition…
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SECO, Nayax partner to offer integrated IoT payment solutions
January 29, 2025
Nayax Ltd., a global payments and commerce enablement platform, and SECO S.p.A., a provider of industrial digitalization solutions, have formed a strategic…
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Coca-Cola intros Orange Cream Soda
January 28, 2025
Coca-Cola will release Coca-Cola Orange Cream on February 10th in the US and Canada, according to an ABC 10 report. The soda combines cola with orange and…
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PepsiCo to close plants, cut jobs
January 28, 2025
PepsiCo plans to close four U.S. bottling plants and lay off nearly 400 employees, according to an MSN report. The closures aim to streamline operations amid…
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Tampa Hard Rock resort undergoes $65M transformation
January 27, 2025
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has completed over $65 million in resort improvements, according to a press release. The Fresh Harvest Buffet…
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Texas university installs Farmer's Fridge kiosks for on-campus dining
January 27, 2025
The University of Texas at San Antonio has expanded its dining options with the installation of two Farmer's Fridge smart refrigerators, according to a UTSA…
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Red Bull intros two flavors to US customers
January 24, 2025
Energy drink giant Red Bull has launched two flavors in the United States. Joining its existing lineup are Red Bull Pink Edition: Wild Berries and Red Bull…
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