Micro Markets News & Media

Self-service automation and the human touch: 5 rules for success

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Panelists shared core trends and rules for success in the evolving landscape of self-service automation at this year's Self-Service Innovation Summit in Miami…

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Study: soda taxes cut sugar consumption

January 16, 2024

Soda taxes do in fact raise prices and result in lower sales, according to a recent study published in the journal JAMA Health Forum, reported by…

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Tech24 teams with Total Tech Corp.

January 16, 2024

Tech24, a provider of commercial foodservice equipment repair and maintenance, has partnered with Total Tech Corp., a provider of commercial kitchen equipment…

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Danone to close yogurt plant in Spain

January 15, 2024

Danone S.A., a Paris-based global provider of dairy and plant-based products, waters and nutrition, will close its yogurt factory in Parets del Vallès, Spain…

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Cold drink machines: The year-round workplace solution!

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

From quenching thirst in summer to providing warmth in winter, these machines remain unsung heroes, contributing not just to employee satisfaction but also to…

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Mars to build $237M Natures Bakery facility in Utah, add 190 jobs

January 12, 2024

Mars Inc. will invest $237 million in a 339,000-square-foot baking facility for Nature's Bakery in Salt Lake City and add more than 190 jobs, according to a…

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Sodexo North America names CFO

January 11, 2024

Rohit Bahety (Photo: Sodexo North America) Sodexo North America has promoted Rohit Bahety from CFO of the campus and government division to CFO…

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Golden State Foods promotes Vannoy, McRoberts

January 11, 2024

Vannoy (Photo: Golden State Foods) Golden State Foods Inc., a wholesale product supplier to the foodservice and retail food industries, has promoted…

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Tech24 teams with 1-2-3 Equipment Solutions in Virginia, North Carolina

January 10, 2024

Tech24, a provider commercial foodservice equipment repair and maintenance, has partnered with 1-2-3 Equipment Solutions, a provider of commercial kitchen…

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Hot food vending makes big strides; challenges continue

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

In recent years, food preparation and dispensing equipment has evolved, giving vending operators new tools to succeed in this challenging but increasingly…

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Ottonomy teams with Cooler Keg on mobile beverage service

January 9, 2024

Ottonomy, a provider of autonomous delivery robots, has teamed with Cooler Keg, a provider of a portable cooler and draft system that keeps kegs carbonated and…

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Sodexo InReach acquires K&R Vending Services

January 9, 2024

Sodexo InReach, a global provider of convenience services, has acquired K&R Vending Services in New Castle, Delaware, according to a press release. With…

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JDE Peet’s buys Brazil coffee, tea business

January 9, 2024

JDE Peet's has acquired the Brazilian coffee and tea business from JAV Group for an undisclosed amount in cash, which was first announced on July 24, 2023…

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Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires Quality Vending, Wayne’s Vending

January 9, 2024

Five Star Breaktime Solutions, a provider of micro markets, full-service vending and office coffee services, has acquired two vending companies in the Gulf…

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Community Coffee taps Kraft/Heinz’s Tom Corley as president, CEO

January 9, 2024

Thomas Corley (Photo: Community Coffee) Community Coffee, a coffee retailer, roaster and convenience services operation based in Baton Rouge…

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Costa Coffee taps industry veteran Cecile Angrand for marketing

January 8, 2024

Cecile Angrand (Image: LinkedIn) Costa Coffee, a division of the Coca-Cola Co., has named Cecile Angrand as chief marketing officer, according to a…

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Sodexo lifts Q1 2024 revenues boosted by corporate services

January 5, 2024

Sodexo S.A., the Paris-based global caterer, reported a growth in Q1 2024 revenues boosted by corporate services, sports and leisure and education, according…

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Private equity firm acquires Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing

January 5, 2024

AUA Private Equity Partners LLC, based in West Palm Beach, Florida, has acquired Weaver Holdings LLC, parent company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based Weaver…

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Compass Group names Jon Love SVP/corporate services

January 4, 2024

Jon Love (Photo: LinkedIn) Compass Group USA, which owns Canteen Vending Services and other foodservice businesses, has named Jon Love as senior…

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Carrefour boots PepsiCo products in Europe over price hikes

January 4, 2024

Carrefour has advised customers in four European countries it will no longer sell Pepsi, Lay's and 7up due to what it considers unacceptably high prices…

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