Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires Heart of Georgia Vending

May 28, 2025

Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired Heart of Georgia Vending, a Georgia-based vending services company. The transaction marks the third acquisition for…

Farmer's Fridge to offer fresh meals on select Delta flights from LAX

May 27, 2025

Farmer's Fridge, known for its fresh, machine-vended meals, is partnering with Delta Air Lines to offer a selection of its chef-curated items on select…

Donatos Pizza to launch fully autonomous restaurant at Columbus Airport

May 27, 2025

Donatos Pizza will launch its first fully autonomous pizza restaurant this June at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Study links taurine, amino acid in energy drinks to leukemia growth

May 23, 2025

A recent study from the University of Rochester's Wilmot Cancer Institute has linked taurine, an amino acid naturally produced by the body and a common…

Expanding unattended retail with Byte Technology

Explore how Byte Technology is revolutionizing unattended retail, opening new markets beyond traditional vending with smart kiosk solutions.

Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires key markets from Premium Solutions

May 19, 2025

Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired key operating markets from Premium Solutions.

Coca-Cola Consolidated opens $90M Columbus facility

May 16, 2025

Coca-Cola Consolidated has opened a $90 million distribution and warehouse campus in Columbus, Ohio.

Pritzker Hageman investigates Listeria outbreak linked to Fresh & Ready Foods

May 15, 2025

The food safety law firm Pritzker Hageman, P.A., is investigating a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks distributed by…

Beyond the counter: How kiosks are revolutionizing the fast food experience

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Learn how self-service kiosk preference is pushing QSRs and fast casual to prioritize personalized, engaging digital experiences to boost loyalty and revenue.

Coke holds prices steady amid trade war costs

May 2, 2025

Despite rising costs associated with the ongoing trade war, including increased prices for aluminum cans and orange juice, Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey said the…

J.M. Smucker Co. appoints John Brase president, COO

May 1, 2025

The J.M. Smucker Co., the maker of brands Folgers and Jif, has promoted John Brase to president and chief operating officer, effective April 30, according to a…

Reese's launches white chocolate peanut butter bar in UK

May 1, 2025

Reese's has introduced a Peanut Butter White Bar in the U.K., combining its signature peanut butter filling with a white chocolate flavored coating.

Coffee sales dip clouds Keurig Dr Pepper's Q1 growth

April 30, 2025

Keurig Dr Pepper reported a 4.8% increase in overall net sales for the first quarter of 2025, but saw a 3.7% decline in coffee sales, according to a Food…

PepsiCo fast-tracks natural ingredients in snacks

April 30, 2025

PepsiCo will accelerate its transition to natural ingredients across its snack portfolio, including brands like Cheetos and Doritos, according to a News Dakota…

Kraft Heinz honored for innovation

April 30, 2025

Kraft Heinz has been named to Fast Company's annual list of the world's most innovative companies.

Kar's Nuts, Dunkin' launch coffee, donut flavored trail mixes

April 29, 2025

Kar's Nuts, in collaboration with Dunkin', has released two trail mix flavors inspired by Dunkin' beverages and donuts, according to a press release. The Kar's…

Limited-time White Peach Red Bull summer edition now available

April 29, 2025

Red Bull has introduced its Red Bull Summer Edition 2025, featuring a White Peach flavor with hints of citrus peel and floral notes. The limited-time offering…

Coca-Cola to close Napa bottling plant, 135 jobs affected

April 25, 2025

Coca-Cola will permanently close its bottling plant in American Canyon, Napa County, by June 30, impacting 135 jobs, according to a San Francisco Chronicle…

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.

Self-service is evolving: Say hello to the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show!

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Self-Service Innovation Summit is now the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show (ARKI), an event focused on the future of automated retail, December…