Micro Markets News & Media
Convenience purchases aren’t exclusively ‘on-the-go’
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A recent shopper survey finds consumers want convenience outlets to help them fill in gaps between supermarket trips.
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Improved weather drives down coffee prices
November 16, 2022
The price of coffee beans has fallen over the past month on account of improved weather in coffee growing regions, as well as a rising U.S. dollar, according…
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Aramark reports solid Q4 and record FY 2022 results
November 15, 2022
Aramark Corp. reported strong sales and earnings gains for Q4 and FY 2022, including record annual revenue, according to a press release.
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J&J Snack Foods boosts Q4, FY 2022 sales, earnings dip
November 15, 2022
J&J Snack Foods Corp. lifted its Q4 and full year 2022 sales, but it suffered earnings slides. Organic sales growth was driven by growth across all three…
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European Vending Association names 13 to executive committee
November 14, 2022
The European Vending Association elected a new executive committee of 13 representatives for the three-year mandate of 2022-2025 during the EVEX-VendCon…
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Tyson reports Q4, FY 2022 sales gains, mixed earnings
November 14, 2022
Tyson Foods Inc. improved its Q4 and FY 2022 sales while earnings results were mixed, according to an earnings report.
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Grupo Bimbo to build $200M Georgia production plant, create 295 jobs
November 14, 2022
Grupo Bimbo, a Mexico City-based global baking company, will invest over $200 million to build a second production facility in Valdosta, Georgia, creating 29…
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Flowers Foods reports record Q3 sales for 2022
November 11, 2022
Flowers Foods Inc., which owns the Mrs. Freshley's and Tastykake brands, reported record third quarter sales for Q3 2022, according to a press release.
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US Foods lifts Q3 2022 sales, earnings, boosted by inflation
November 11, 2022
US Foods lifted its Q3 2022 sales and earnings, boosted by food cost inflation, according to an earnings release. Highlights include:
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Utz Brands boosts Q3 2022 sales, earnings take a hit
November 11, 2022
Utz Brands Inc. lifted its Q3 2022 revenue in double digits but suffered an earnings decline partially driven by interest expense, core depreciation and…
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Gamgort reassumes CEO role at Keurig Dr Pepper following executive resignation
November 10, 2022
Ozan Dokmecioglu has resigned as CEO of Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. and will be replaced by Bob Gamgort, the company's executive chairman and former CEO, according…
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Performance Food Group lifts Q1 2023 results; inflation, volume gains boost Vistar
November 9, 2022
Performance Food Group, the parent company of Vistar, the national vending product warehouse distributor, delivered strong sales and earnings for Q1 2023 over…
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Talking With: Glen Ryniewski, ‘O’Hare on the move with self service’
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Glen Ryniewski will present an overview of the self service offerings in the works at Chicago airports during a keynote at the Self-Service Innovation Summit…
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Ferrero North America breaks ground on $214M Illinois plant, will create 200 jobs
November 9, 2022
Ferrero North America, part of the global sweet-packaged food company Ferrero Group known for Nutella, Tic Tac, Butterfinger and Crunch branded products…
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Bang Energy teams with Global Brands to enter UK market
November 8, 2022
Bang Energy has partnered with Global Brands Ltd., a U.K. beverage distributor, to distribute Bang Energy in the U.K. and Ireland, according to a press release.
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Selecta Group boosts Q3 2022 sales
November 7, 2022
Selecta Group, the Switzerland-based route service provider of convenience services, lifted its Q3 2022 sales, driven by recovery in both the private and…
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When to transition from vending to a micro market
by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending
As more businesses are looking to upgrade from a vending bank to a micro market, it's important to know what factors to consider for making such an upgrade.
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Pumpkin spice, iced drinks drive Starbucks Q4 sales
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Cold coffee beverages accounted for nearly 80% of total beverage sales in U.S company-operated stores, and the pumpkin spice platform was up 17%.
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Hershey lifts Q3 2022 revenue, raises FY 2022 guidance
November 4, 2022
Hershey Co. lifted its Q3 2022 revenue and raised its full-year guidance, according to an earnings released, beating analyst expectations. Highlights include:
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Jones Soda lifts Q3 2022 revenue, extends loss
November 4, 2022
Jones Soda Co. lifted its Q3 2022 revenue while extending its loss caused by investment in the cannabis category, according to an earnings release.
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