Foodservice News & Media

Malaysian food company expands distribution with vending machines

January 6, 2025

Aun Kheng Lim, a popular Malaysian restaurant known for its salted chicken, has expanded its distribution by installing vending machines across the Klang…

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Welsh cheesemaker innovates with farm-based vending machine

January 3, 2025

Caws Rhyd y Delyn, an award-winning cheesemaker based on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales, is breaking new ground with the installation of a farm-based cheese…

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Japanese vending machines get real ramen

December 26, 2024

Japanese vending machines are known for diverse offerings, but canned ramen has always fallen short, using konjac noodles instead of the real deal. Now…

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Liverpool to get world's 1st mince pie vending machine

December 4, 2024

Iceland Foods is set to unveil the world's first mince pie vending machine on Dec. 5, according to an Explore Liverpool Report.

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Performance Food Group standardizes fleet management with Trimble

December 3, 2024

Performance Food Group, a North American food and foodservice distributor, has chosen Trimble as its sole fleet management provider, according to a press…

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Coca-Cola introduces AI-powered smart cooler at Sydney Airport

December 2, 2024

Coca-Cola, in partnership with Sydney Airport, has unveiled an AI-powered smart cooler called Coke&Go, according to an Inside FMCG report.

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Pizza Forno debuts 24-hour vending machine in west Michigan

November 18, 2024

Pizza Forno has opened a 24-hour vending machine in Caledonia, marking the first of its kind in West Michigan, according to a Fox 17 report.

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Self-Service Innovation Summit: Driving profitable self-service retail in high-traffic locations

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

A panel talk, “Self-Service Retail: A Profitable Path to Growth in High-Traffic Locations,” will offer expert insight at the Self Service Innovation Summit…

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Freshpod launches autonomous food kiosk in Singapore

November 6, 2024

Freshpod has launched its first autonomous food kiosk at Ascent in Singapore Science Park, according to a report by Singapore Business Review.

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PizzaForno expands in Michigan with 40-unit pizza vending machine deal

November 5, 2024

PizzaForno, a 24/7 automated pizzeria, has inked a 40-unit development deal with Forno Brothers LLC, according to a press release. This expansion will bring…

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Brooklyn bakery offers free banana pudding via vending machine

November 4, 2024

Magnolia Bakery is celebrating the launch of its new line of frozen-to-thaw banana pudding products with a free vending machine in Brooklyn, according to a…

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Kepak acquires Summit Foods to expand UK market

November 1, 2024

Kepak, an Irish meat-processing group, has acquired UK-based Summit Foods, according to an Irish Times report. This strategic move marks Kepak's entry into the…

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SLD chief shares digital signage strategies for banks, retail

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Digital Signage Today podcast has marked its first live episode at the ICX Summit, featuring a live onstage interview with J.P. Lacroix, president at SLD a…

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Suntory Minus 196 returns to SXSW Sydney with giant vending machine

October 18, 2024

Suntory, the makers of the hard seltzer Minus 196, have once again brought their massive vending machine to SXSW Sydney.

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CX executive roundtable highlights CX innovations, future trends at ICX Summit

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

At this year's ICX Summit, hosted in Charlotte, North Carolina by Networld Media Group, a roundtable discussion featuring industry leaders in customer…

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Emerging technologies revolutionizing the shopping experience

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

AI is here to stay, but it’s moving so fast, it’s hard to know where it’s going. From our daily lives as consumers to our operations in business, it’s hard to…

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Smart lockers revolutionize Rider University campus dining

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The partnership between Apex and Rider University is a prime example of how innovative technology can be used to enhance the student experience and improve…

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1931 Legacy Ranch introduces beef vending machine

September 30, 2024

1931 Legacy Ranch has added a feature for its customers in Ada, Oklahoma: a beef vending machine. Located at 110 East Main, the machine allows customers to…

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From Sweden to Europe - NAIS's AI Vending Journey

Daniel Nowak, the visionary founder and CEO of Nordic AI Solution (NAIS), boasts a diverse background spanning over 30 years in retail and IT. In 2021, he…

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Texas vending machine offers 24/7 pecan pie access

September 27, 2024

Pecan pie enthusiasts in Texas now have a convenient way to satisfy their cravings thanks to a vending machine at Berdoll Pecan Candy and Gift Co., according…

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