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Just Born suspends production due to coronavirus
March 27, 2020
Just Born Inc., which manufactures Mike and Ike, Peeps, Hot Tamales, Goldenberg's Peanut Chews and Just Born Jelly Beans candies, has temporarily…
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Jones Soda reports revenue declines for fourth quarter, full year
March 24, 2020
Jones Soda Company, a provider of craft soda, reported fourth quarter revenue of $2.2 million compared to $2.3 million in the prior year’s fourth quarter.
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Coca-Cola reaffirms full year guidance, notes impact of coronavirus
March 23, 2020
The Coca-Cola Company has reaffirmed its full year guidance, and estimated an approximate 2- to 3-point impact to unit case volume, 1- to 2-point impact to…
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Performance Food Group withdraws 2020 outlook due to coronavirus pandemic
March 23, 2020
Due to the evolving and unprecedented impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic on the global economy, Performance Food Group, parent company of Vistar, has…
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Turkish firm develops vending machine to dispense masks, wipes, disinfectants
March 16, 2020
A Turkish company has developed a vending machine to sell protective masks, wipes and disinfectants in public places, according to a Hurriyet Daily News report.
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Keurig Dr Pepper names Leyva president, international and business development
March 13, 2020
Mauricio Leyva Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. named Mauricio Leyva to the newly-created role of president, international and business development. Reporting…
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Coca-Cola advises Atlanta headquarters employees to work remotely
March 12, 2020
The Coca-Cola Co. asked employees at its world headquarters in Atlanta to work remotely Tuesday on a test basis over concerns about coronavirus, according to…
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New York Costco limits bottled water, pantry staples and more
March 12, 2020
The Costco Wholesale store in Camillus, New York has limited sales of bottled water, pantry staples, paper products and other items due to the coronavirus…
read nowDoctor urges pharmacy boards to support pharmaceutical kiosks
March 11, 2020
An advisor to the American Council on Science and Health, Dr. Jeff Singer, has encouraged the pharmacy industry to support pharmaceutical kiosks as a way to…
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PepsiCo to acquire Rockstar Energy Beverages for $3.85 billion
March 11, 2020
PepsiCo, Inc. entered a deal to acquire Rockstar Energy Beverages for $3.85 billion, according to a press release.
read nowEmerald Organic secures $20 million for facial recognition vending machines
March 6, 2020
Emerald Organic Products, Inc., a diversified health sciences company, which includes cannabidiol-focused products, has signed an agreement whereby Alliance…
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'Gourmet' pizza vending machines roll out after $10M funding round
March 6, 2020
A new edition to the pizza vending machine market is being launched this week, this one emphasizing that the machine provides consumers with "truly gourmet…
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Jack Link’s Protein Snacks names Kevin McAdams president
March 5, 2020
Kevin McAdams Jack Link's Protein Snacks has named food and beverage industry veteran, Kevin McAdams, as North America president, according to a press…
read nowMachine dispenses prescription drugs to help opioid addicts in Vancouver
March 5, 2020
A vending machine that dispenses hydromorphone to people with opioid use disorder has been installed on a test basis in Vancouver, Canada, according to a…
read nowConnecticut bill would ban energy drink sales to minors
March 5, 2020
Students and parents recently voiced support during a committee hearing for a bill to ban the sale of energy drinks to persons under the age of 16, according…
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Chocolate? Do you want some?
by Paul Schlossberg — president, dfw consulting
Every convenience services operator needs to be an expert of sorts on the products they sell. All it requires is keeping on eye of news relating to these…
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Campbell Soup names Valerie Oswalt president of snacks
March 3, 2020
Campbell Soup Co. named Valerie Oswalt as executive vice president and president of Campbell Snacks, effective this March 9. Oswalt will lead the division that…
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J M Smucker's net sales dip 2% in 3rd quarter
March 3, 2020
The JM Smucker Company reported net sales decreased $39.6 million, or 2%, for the third quarter that ended Jan. 31, 2020, primarily reflecting anticipated…
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Keurig Dr Pepper reports 3.2% sales growth in 2019
March 2, 2020
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. reported net sales growth of 3.2% for a total of $11.12 billion for the full year ended Dec, 31, 2019 and adjusted diluted EPS growth…
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First U.S. coronavirus death causes run on bottled water in California, Oregon
March 2, 2020
Shoppers in California and Oregon emptied supermarket shelves of water and disinfectant wipes following the first U.S. coronavirus-related death, according to…
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