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PepsiCo launches first Global Farmer Awards recognizing agricultural leadership

October 17, 2025

PepsiCo has launched its first Global Farmer Awards, honoring farmers, families and advisors from across its global supply chain for achievements in…

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PepsiCo names Steve Schmitt as chief financial officer

October 10, 2025

PepsiCo has appointed Steve Schmitt as executive vice president and chief financial officer effective Nov. 10, succeeding Jamie Caulfield, who will retire next…

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Food Express appoints Matt Kilpatrick as president to lead growth

September 12, 2025

Food Express, a provider of breakroom services has appointed Matt Kilpatrick as its next President, according to a press release. The company, an operating…

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Industry veteran Glenn Butler named CTO of GlobalConnect

July 22, 2025

GlobalConnect has appointed Glenn Butler as the company's next chief technology officer, according to a press release. Butler, a seasoned professional in the…

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AVS Companies appoints Robert Rhodes as sales account executive

June 4, 2025

AVS Companies has hired Robert Rhodes as a Sales Account Executive for their amusement team, according to a press release. Rhodes, a San Antonio, Texas native…

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Hershey Chocolate founder's story gets Hollywood movie treatment

June 3, 2025

The early history of the Hershey Company and its founder, Milton Hershey, is set for a big-screen adaptation, with filming currently underway, according to a…

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Scott Levine tapped as CEO of TouchTunes to drive innovation

May 29, 2025

TouchTunes Music Company LLC, an in-venue interactive music and entertainment platform in North America, has appointed Scott Levine as its next CEO, according…

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J.M. Smucker Co. appoints John Brase president, COO

May 1, 2025

The J.M. Smucker Co., the maker of brands Folgers and Jif, has promoted John Brase to president and chief operating officer, effective April 30, according to a…

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Betson Enterprises execs inducted into AAMA Amusement Industry Hall of Fame

March 25, 2025

Bob Geschine, President of Betson Enterprises, and Peter Betti, former Chairman and CEO, have been inducted into the 2025 AAMA Amusement Industry Hall of Fame…

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Sodexo names Michael Svagdis CEO of campus, government services

February 12, 2025

Sodexo North America has appointed Michael Svagdis as CEO of campus and government services, U.S., effective Feb. 17, 2025, according to a press release.

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NAMA unveils leadership transition plan

January 23, 2025

The National Automatic Merchandising Association unveiled a plan for the succession of its president and CEO, Carla Balakgie. Balakgie, who joined NAMA in…

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Hershey appoints presidents for U.S. Confection, Salty Snacks

January 20, 2025

The Hershey Company announced the appointment of Andrew Archambault as president, U.S. Confection, and Veronica Villasenor as president, Salty Snacks…

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Coca-Cola Consolidated CFO to retire, company names new CFO

January 10, 2025

Scott Anthony, Coca-Cola Consolidated EVP and CFO, will retire on March 31. Anthony has served as the company's CFO since 2018. To succeed him, Matthew J.

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365 Retail Markets appoints CTO, VP of sales, announces retirements

December 27, 2024

365 Retail Markets, a company specializing in unattended retail technologies, has appointed Anton Rakushkin as chief technology officer and Bill Reidy as VP of…

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Otis Spunkmeyer, Sodexo Fight Hunger team up to fight food insecurity

September 17, 2024

Otis Spunkmeyer and the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation have teamed up to combat food insecurity in the U.S.

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Redbox closes all kiosks, fires 1,000 employees

July 12, 2024

Redbox, a 22-year-old DVD kiosk rental business, is officially shutting down after its parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, converted its…

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AAMA advocates for small business issues in D.C.

June 28, 2024

Members of the American Amusement Machine Association recently traveled to Washington D.C. to lobby for its members and the small business community at large.

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Steve Campbell joins AVS Companies' micro market and vending team

April 17, 2024

AVS Companies announces that Steve Campbell has joined their team as the business development manager, according to a press release.

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Ashilyn Sunderman succeeds Rod Nester at Smith Vending Canteen

December 11, 2020

Smith Vending Canteen, a Canteen franchisee in Clarinda, Iowa, has promoted Ashliyn Sunderman from vice president and CFO to CEO, assuming most of the duties…

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ICX Association names Elevate Award winners

September 22, 2020

The Interactive Customer Experience (ICX) Association presented its annual Elevate Awards during a livestream earlier today.

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