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VendGO seeks to reshape the breakroom experience

April 7, 2026

Atlanta-based vending services company VendGO is working to create a more engaging breakroom experience by offering customized workplace solutions, according…

Evolvending serving travelers at Charleston International

April 6, 2026

In a repeat of a deployment at the Southwest Florida International Airport, Evolvending has launched automated dining kiosks at Charleston International…

Japanese vending machine offers taste of Kyoto

April 6, 2026

A vending machine in Kyoto is offering a unique take on traditional Japanese cuisine, dispensing frozen "obanzai," a style of home-cooked dishes rooted in…

Uber scraps in-car vending test

April 3, 2026

In-car vending machines, once promoted as a convenient add-on for rideshare passengers, are fading from use as companies shift their focus to advertising…

Ramen vending machine opens at Penn State

April 3, 2026

An autonomous ramen vending machine offering hot meals on demand has opened at the University of Pennsylvania, offering a new late-night dining option for…

Pennsylvania high school to offer breakfast by vending

March 27, 2026

Pennsylvania's DuBois Area School District plans to install a breakfast vending machine at DuBois Area High School to improve student access to morning meals…

Healthy vending gets a boost: Farmer's Fridge, Weight Watchers team up for National Nutrition Month

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

A partnership between Farmer's Fridge and Weight Watchers underscores the trend of healthy vending and highlights how technology-enabled vending can help make…

Pizza vending off to a rough start in Houston

March 25, 2026

PizzaForno, a Canadian company known for its automated pizza vending machines, announced ambitious plans in 2022 to expand across Texas. The concept centered…

Michigan dairy rolls out first milk vending machine in US

March 24, 2026

Annie G's Dairy in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has introduced what the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said is the first retail milk vending…

Ina Garten ribbed over post about Hamptons vending machine

March 19, 2026

Celebrity chef Ina Garten recently drew attention online after sharing a photo of a specialty vending machine she discovered in the Hamptons.

Australian deli revives automat format

March 18, 2026

Melbourne, Australia, sandwich shop Nico's Deli is introducing a self-serve "automat" concept called Night Shift, offering hot, handmade sandwiches through a…

Lifedrink expands footprint in Japan

March 17, 2026

Japanese beverage manufacturing and distribution firm Lifedrink plans to establish a wholly owned subsidiary, LD Vending Co., as part of its strategy to expand…

How smart coolers can power up vending kiosks

Smart coolers are becoming a strong option for vending kiosks and modern retail.

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…