Coca-Cola Tests Aftertaste-Free Stevia Formulation

by Emily Jed

November 19, 2017

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola Co. said it will test a calorie- and sugar-free stevia-sweetened version of its namesake cola, formulated to remove the bitter aftertaste…

Silk® Almondmilk Now Available in Single Serve Bottles

November 16, 2017

BROOMFIELD, CO -- The plant-based beverage category has grown into a crucial market segment. In 2017, 48 percent of consumers reported increased plant-based…

Hersheys Gold Expands Iconic Chocolate Bar Portfolio

by Emily Jed

November 12, 2017

HERSHEY, PA -- Hershey Co. is adding a new flavor to its namesake portfolio for the fourth time in history -- Hershey's Gold Caramelized Creme Peanuts and…

Nestle USA Acquires Chameleon Cold-Brew

by Emily Jed

November 12, 2017

ARLINGTON, VA -- Nestlé USA is ramping up its presence in the cold-brew space by acquiring Chameleon Cold-Brew .

Forto Adds Hersheys Chocolate Coffee Shot

by Emily Jed

November 9, 2017

NEW YORK CITY -- Forto said it has partnered with Hershey Co. to create a chocolate-flavored version of its popular 2-fl.oz. coffee energy shots. Forto's…

Intercard Introduces Shindigger the Ultimate Party and Reservation System for FECs

November 7, 2017

ST. LOUIS -- What's Shindigger ? It's the most affordable and user-friendly party and reservation system and it's from the amusement industry experts at…

Crane Updates Vending Route Driver And Service Tech Apps Single-Screen Planogram View Among Enhancements

by Emily Jed

October 16, 2017

WILLISTON, SC -- Crane Merchandising Systems , a Crane Co. company, said it is releasing the latest set of updates for its route driver and service tech mobile…

Mrs Freshleys Unveils Emoji-Iced Creme-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

THOMASVILLE, GA -- Now available from Mrs. Freshley's are Emoji cupcakes, designed to entertain cupcake-lovers who make use of the popular symbols in their…

Slim Jim Grows Up With New Premium Smoked Sticks

CHICAGO -- Conagra Brands Inc. is introducing Slim Jim Premium Smoked Sticks featuring premium cuts of grass-fed beef or pork with contemporary flavors. The…

Upstate Networks Debuts 3 Raspberry Pi-Based Vending Peripherals

by Tim Sanford

UTICA, NY -- New from Upstate Networks are three adapters designed to equip conventional vending machines and payment systems for new uses. All three are based…

Chattanooga Bakery Celebrates 100 Years Of Moon Pie With Thank You America Tour

by Emily Jed

September 19, 2017

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga Bakery introduced its Moon Pie marshmallow sandwich in 1917 and is celebrating the brand's 100th anniversary with a "Thank You…

Japans Vending Machines Debut Coffee-Flavored Coca-Cola

by Emily Jed

September 19, 2017

Vending machines in Japan are the only place in the world consumers can get their first taste of Coca-Cola Coffee Plus. The new drink, premiering in vending…

Fitbit Ionic Enables NFC Cashless Payments Survey Says Consumers Want To Pay With Wearables

by Emily Jed

August 28, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO -- Fitbit has introduced its first smartwatch model featuring the new Fitbit Pay function. To pay with the wearable Fitbit Ionic device, users…

Nestle Pure Life Begins Global Campaign Unveils New Package Design

by Emily Jed

STAMFORD, CT -- Nestlé Waters North America has kicked off a global advertising campaign focused on its Nestlé Pure Life brand and introduced a new package…

Morphis M-Track Offers Real-Time Cash Tracking On Android Devices

DALLAS -- New from Morphis Inc., a provider of currency supply chain software, is m-Track for Android, the company's latest cash-in-transit product. The…

Coca-Cola To Replace Coke Zero In US Q2 Revenues Rise

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

July 27, 2017

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola Co. announced this week that its zippo-calorie Coke Zero would henceforth be known as Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. The company said that the…

Twix Peanut Butter Makes Comeback

by Emily Jed

July 24, 2017

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ -- Mars Chocolate North America's Twix peanut butter variety will return in September. It will join original Twix, along with the Dark and…

Cheesewich Adds String Cheese To Vending Micromarket Portfolio

by Emily Jed

TAGS: Cheeswich, string cheese, vending machine snacks, readless salami-and-cheese sandwiches, cheese snacks LYONS, IL -- Cheesewich Factory has expanded its…

Max By Maxwell House Lets Drinkers Choose Caffeine Level

by Emily Jed

TAGS: coffee news, new coffee concept, Kraft Heinz Co., Max by Maxwell House, preferred amount of caffeine, Max Boost, single-cup coffee, Max Indulge, new…

Mars And Wrigley Debut Line Extensions Package Updates MMs Caramel Makes History

by Emily Jed

TAGS: Mars Inc. new Wrigley products, new Mars Chocolates products, vending, candy news, confections, M&M's, Twix, Juicy Fruit, Starburst, Skittles…