Five Star Food Service expands digital advertising to hundreds of micro markets

March 11, 2021

Five Star Food Service Inc.'s recently announced acquisition of an Owensboro, Kentucky-based franchise group will be expanding its digital advertising…

Mondelēz International acquires Gourmet Food Holding in Australia

March 9, 2021

Mondelēz International has agreed to to acquire Gourmet Food Holdings Pty. Ltd., an Australian a provider of premium biscuits and crackers, according to a…

Nestlé USA acquires Essentia Water

March 5, 2021

Nestlé USA has acquired Essentia Water, a functional water brand based in Bothell, Washington, for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release. Essentia…

Nerd Focus partners with Bill’s Distribution to serve Wisconsin market

March 4, 2021

Nerd Focus, a functional beverage recently acquired by BevUSA, has expanded into Wisconsin, adding to its availability in addition to Texas, New Jersey, Las…

AHA Sparkling Water introduces 2 flavor pairings

March 3, 2021

AHA Sparkling Water has introduced two flavor pairings: Raspberry + Acai and Mango + Black Tea, which contains 30mg of caffeine, according to a press release.

Sargento Foods teams with Mondelez on Balanced Breaks Cheese & Crackers

March 3, 2021

Sargento Foods Inc. is teaming up with Mondelez International to combine eight Sargento natural cheese varieties with Ritz, Triscuit and Wheat Thins snack…

Shekel Brainweigh reports 3% revenue drop in 2020

February 26, 2021

Shekel Brainweigh Ltd., an Israel-based weighing technology provider that has introduced AI-powered self-checkout technology for retailers, reported a 3…

Who’s afraid of the pandemic? Not this convenience services startup

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The founders of Capital Provisions in Los Angeles have not let the pandemic deter plans to establish a convenience services operation utilizing…

Meet the New, Shining Star For Your Vending Business: Introducing Little Debbie® Star Crunch®

McKee Foods is introducing Little Debbie® Star Crunch® to the vending industry March 2021. Star Crunch Cookies are a classic out-of-this-world treat made of…

Convenience services operator sales tips for a rebuilding year

by Amanda Puppo — CEO, MarketReach Inc.

Much has changed on account of the pandemic, but effective sales and marketing can rebuild a convenience services operation in 2021. It will take hard work and…

MetroClick/faytech launches interactive smart cooler with digital media

February 4, 2021

MetroClick/faytech has introduced interactive smart coolers featuring a standard refrigerated case with a transparent LCD on the door that is attached to a…

Touchless makes big strides in self service

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

If there is any technology that made a big splash in the self-service industry, it's touchless. From gesture control to virtual keyboards, these individual…

Camelback Vending Services becomes authorized Coolbreakrooms provider

January 28, 2021

Camelback Vending Services, a convenience services provider based in Phoenix, has become an authorized Coolbreakrooms provider, according to a blog on the…

Jones Soda offers ‘Unsung Heroes’ limited edition drinks

January 22, 2021

Jones Soda Co., which provides craft soda, has introduced a limited-edition, eight-bottle "Unsung Heroes" collection to pay tribute to some of 2020's most…

PPP program opens to all lenders

January 19, 2021

After re-opening the Paycheck Protection Program to small lenders on Friday, the U.S. Small Business Administration is now opening the program to all lenders.

Can self-service technology include a personal touch?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service technology can do more than improve efficiency; it can help support a humanized environment and give consumers the choices they are looking for.

Avanti Markets recognizes top performers

January 13, 2021

Avanti Markets has recognized seven organizations for outstanding performance and accomplishments in 2020, according to a press relese.

Biometric ID verification versus consumer privacy: What's the solution?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As biometiric technology has grown, consumer privacy laws make it critical for self-service devices to comply with these requirements. A panel during the…

New SBA PPP loans now available from community banks

January 11, 2021

U.S. businesses can apply for new Paycheck Protection Program loans beginning today as the Small Business Administration has opened a new round of funding…

Convenience services cautiously optimistic about 2021

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service providers generally agree the pandemic has raised awareness of the need for new ways to boost customer interaction, but the immediate question on…