Calbee America opens research, development center in California

January 23, 2025

Calbee America, Inc. has opened a Research and Development Innovation Center in Madera, California, according to a press release. This facility will support…

At the Watercooler with Brad Ellis of Ruiz Foods

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Ruiz Foods' Sales Director Brad Ellis discusses his career path, industry trends and personal values, emphasizing customer focus and the importance of teamwork.

Presented by Ruiz Foods

Hershey appoints presidents for U.S. Confection, Salty Snacks

January 20, 2025

The Hershey Company announced the appointment of Andrew Archambault as president, U.S. Confection, and Veronica Villasenor as president, Salty Snacks…

PepsiCo finalizes Siete Foods acquisition for $1.2B

January 20, 2025

PepsiCo Inc. has completed its acquisition of Siete Foods, a leading producer of better-for-you Mexican-inspired foods, for $1.2 billion, according to a press…

Homechow expands with kiosk launch at Rochester-area malls

January 15, 2025

Homechow, a Rochester, New York-area vending machine kiosk business, is expanding its reach with the launch of kiosks at Eastview Mall, Marketplace Mall and…

PizzaForno teams up with Invig for c-store expansion

January 15, 2025

Invig Consulting, a company that specializes in helping convenience stores adopt new technologies, has initiated a partnership with PizzaForno, a North…

Nourcy enhances dining experience at Québec City Airport

January 14, 2025

Nourcy, a Quebec-based food service provider, is enhancing the dining experience at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, according to a press…

Coca-Cola Consolidated CFO to retire, company names new CFO

January 10, 2025

Scott Anthony, Coca-Cola Consolidated EVP and CFO, will retire on March 31. Anthony has served as the company's CFO since 2018. To succeed him, Matthew J.

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…