UK bakery chain eyes vending machine rollout

March 16, 2026

British bakery chain Greggs is exploring the possibility of offering its popular bakery items through vending machines in the U.K. as part of a broader push…

From vending machines to autonomous retail: The evolution of grab and go shopping

Customers want physical shopping to feel as quick and simple as online purchasing. The demand has led to the rise of autonomous retail — stores where customers…

What makes the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show a must-attend event?

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show takes place December 14-16 in Miami Beach this year. Here are the many reasons to attend.

Irish farmer group maps milk vending machines

March 9, 2026

The Ulster Farmers' Union in Ireland has launched a new on-farm milk vending machine map as part of its Februdairy campaign, according to a report at the…

NCSA names 2026 Candy Hall of Fame inductees

March 6, 2026

The National Confectionery Sales Association has announced the Candy Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and the recipient of the NCSA Distinguished Service Award.

ART launches crowdfunding campaign

March 5, 2026

Automated Retail Technologies, a developer of the fully automated Just Baked hot-food robotic kiosk, has launched a regulation crowdfunding campaign to support…

BreaktimeTV Appoints Former Five Star CRO Greg McCall to Advisory Board

After helping grow Five Star Breaktime Solutions into one of the nation's leading convenience services operators, industry veteran Greg McCall joins…

North Carolina college offering healthy meals via vending

March 3, 2026

North Carolina's Robeson Community College has introduced a new healthy food option for students and staff with the installation of an a la carte-style…

Automated dining takes flight at Southwest Florida International Airport

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

For kiosk and vending machine vendors, the trend toward vending-operated food service represents potential for significant expansion. For foodservice brands…

Winery installs art vending machine to enhance visitor experience

February 26, 2026

Presqu'ile Winery, in California's Santa Maria Valley, has expanded its art programming by installing an Inciardi Mini Print Vending Machine in its tasting…

Italian food vending takes hold in San Francisco

February 24, 2026

A vending machine offering fresh, handmade Italian food has debuted in San Francisco, stocked with items such as pasta, sauces, garlic bread, meatballs and…

SandStar VRK AI Vending Machine Fact Sheet

SandStar’s VRK AI Vending Machine (30,000+ sold across 30 countries, trusted by 25 Fortune 500 firms) embodies “Real AI. Real Easy” with its “Any Product…

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Hot meals are back in the [vending] box

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Hot food vending is no longer a novelty. It is a response to real market pressures and a sign that, once again, vending is pushing beyond its historical…

Dutch vegetable breeder unveils veggie vending

February 19, 2026

Dutch plant breeder Rijk Zwaan has developed a vending machine concept designed to encourage young people to eat more fresh vegetables. The machine dispenses…

Florida airport unveils vending-based dining concept

February 18, 2026

Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers is undergoing a major transformation marked by large-scale construction and phased upgrades across the…

UC Berkeley gets fried chicken vending machine

February 16, 2026

A fried chicken vending machine has begun operating in the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union at the University of California, Berkeley. The machine, dubbed…

Why Smart Coolers and Vending Kiosks Are Becoming the New “Mini Stores”

If you’ve noticed more vending-style setups in offices, apartments, hospitals, or even airports lately — you’re not imagining it. Retail is shifting fast, and…

Coca-Cola discontinues frozen juice can product category

February 6, 2026

No more frozen juice for you or anyone else.

Spokane-area vending machine becomes a local landmark

February 5, 2026

An unusual vending machine has become a local attraction in Otis Orchards, a semi-rural community north of Liberty Lake, Washington, where a glowing…

This Coke machine needs a hug

February 5, 2026

A Coca-Cola vending machine spotted in an unidentified Walmart recently invited shoppers to "Hug Me," rewarding those who do so with a free can of Coke.