Custom vending machines boost revenue at Denver gym chain

July 13, 2026

A 12-location boutique gym chain in the Denver metropolitan area has replaced an honor-system refrigerator with custom-branded vending machines, generating up…

Vending machines combat nutrition inequality in Malaysia

June 30, 2026

ATLAS Vending, the vending division of Etika Sdn Bhd, has launched ATLAS Nutri Aid, a smart vending machine initiative that provides free Goodday Charge milk…

UAE school use facial recognition to promotes healthy vending

June 29, 2026

A school in the United Arab Emirates has been shortlisted for the Supporting Healthy Lives award in the World's Best School Prizes after students developed an…

Tennessee school board moves to curb energy drinks

June 23, 2026

The Wilson County Schools Board of Education unanimously approved on first reading a proposal that would limit energy drinks sold in high school vending…

Northern Ireland towns adopt healthier vending

June 18, 2026

The Derry City and Strabane District Council has committed to making vending machine offerings healthier by introducing nutritional standards at the Foyle…

Vending industry on track for strong decade of growth

June 17, 2026

The global vending machine market is expected to grow significantly over the next decade, according to a new report from Market Research Future. The report…

The location isn't the product. The workforce is

by Vivian Chan — Owner, Lumi Vending

Most vending operators evaluate a location the same way a real estate agent evaluates a building: square footage, foot traffic count and lease terms. I used to…

Can vending machines promote healthy eating?

June 5, 2026

With a growing number of vending operators providing healthy items, a key question remains: do those machines promote healthier eating? Evidence suggests they…

MM Healthy Vending tops 30 locations

June 4, 2026

MM Healthy Vending has expanded to more than 30 locations across San Antonio, Texas, and surrounding communities less than two years after launching in 2024…

From restaurant grind to fresh vending finds

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

After years of operating a restaurant, Baltimore resident Jason Hrisanthacopoulos decided to leave behind the long hours and operational pressures of…

Case Study: How Fast4shop reshapes the pharmacy visit

Behind the scenes, Fast4shop delivers real-time, unit-level inventory and expiry-date visibility, helping pharmacies protect margins and keep essential…

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Evolvending partners with Farmer's Fridge on airport foodservice

May 21, 2026

Evolvending is partnering with Farmer's Fridge to expand fresh-food offerings at airport locations, according to a LinkedIn post by Evolvending CEO Valentina…

Wales farm used vending to expand local food access

May 21, 2026

Rhug Estate, an organic estate and farm business located near Corwen in North Wales in the U.K. has introduced self-service vending machines and parcel…

Modern vending's smart alternatives

by Dale Laszig — Founder, DSL Direct LLC

Modern vending is expanding, bringing new opportunities for consumers, business owners, operators and investors alike. Successful operators are combining…

Smoodi expands healthcare deployments

May 8, 2026

Automated smoothie machine developer smoodi has deployed six of its machines at Baptist Hospital of Miami and West Kendall Baptist Hospital as part of its…

365 Markets must sell Three Square Market ahead of Cantaloupe buy

May 6, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission is requiring 365 Retail Markets to divest micromarket retail technology provider Three Square Market as a condition of its planned…

Tuckshop grows to 21 locations

May 1, 2026

Tuckshop, a startup founded in Huntley, England, is expanding its footprint with two locations in Gloucester, bringing its total to 21 sites across…

Michigan pols seek to clamp down on junk food vending in schools

April 23, 2026

Michigan lawmakers are proposing a ban on the sale and distribution of candy and sugary drinks in schools as part of the state's 2026-27 School Aid budget…

US Navy ship intros fresh food vending machine

April 22, 2026

The U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay introduced a fresh fruit and vegetable vending machine during a grand opening event held on its…

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