Vending News & Media

Hershey to acquire confectioner, Lily’s

May 18, 2021

The Hershey Co. has agreed to acquire Lily's, a health-oriented confectionery brand that includes dark and milk chocolate-style bars, baking chips, peanut…

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Danone names Barry Callebaut’s Antoine de Saint-Affrique CEO

May 18, 2021

Antoine de Saint-Affrique Danone has named Antoine de Saint-Affrique as chief executive officer, effective Sept. 15, according to a company…

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New York State seeks input on blind services vending RFPs

May 18, 2021

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Commission for the Blind, Business Enterprise Program, is seeking input from qualified parties…

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Webinar to explore the business case for avatars

May 17, 2021

Will avatars be the next game changer for the highly competitive retail, foodservice, banking, health care and hospitality industries?

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Hostess Brands reports Q1 2021 revenue gain, earnings dip

May 17, 2021

Hostess Brands Inc. net revenue rose 8% from $243.5 million in Q1 2020 to $265.4 million for the quarter ending March 31, 2021, driven primarily by the strong…

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Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling opens facility

May 17, 2021

The Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Co., based in Springfield, Missouri, has opened a 432,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility in…

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Vending loss prevention orientation; the nuts and bolts

by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.

The loss prevention orientation is one of the key elements of a proven loss prevention strategy using industry standards that impact of unaccountable cash and…

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Judge denies Philadelphia vending company’s insurance claim for COVID losses

May 17, 2021

A federal judge ruled that RDS Vending in Philadelphia is not entitled to coverage for pandemic related losses under its property insurance policy, according…

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Coke pulls Coke Energy in North America

May 17, 2021

Coke Energy, a Coca-Cola energy drink hybrid introduced in January 2020, has been discontinued in North America, according to a CNN report.

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Bakery contractor taps facial recognition, access control to improve safety

May 17, 2021

FGF Brands, a bakery production company that provides grocery retailers, coffee houses and foodservice operators with bakery products, has teamed with…

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Danone to sell $2B stake in Chinese dairy company

May 14, 2021

Danone, a Paris based global provider of dairy and plant-based products, waters and nutrition, has agreed to sell its 9.8% stake in China Mengniu Dairy Co.

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Utz Brands Q1 2021 sales rise, earnings fall

May 13, 2021

Utz Brands Inc., a manufacturer of branded snacks, reported net sales increased 18% from $228 million in Q1 2020 to $269.18 million for the quarter ending…

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Frito-Lay to expand Connecticut plant, will add 120 jobs

May 13, 2021

Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo Inc., has launched a $235 million expansion project at its Killingly, Connecticut manufacturing site, where the company plans…

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Macau gaming equipment provider deploys first 'smart' vending machine

May 13, 2021

Asia Pioneer Entertainment, based in Macau, has deployed its first "smart vending machine"under the "Snap Buy"brand, offering Liquorice Lemon, Almond Cakes and…

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COVID hammers Compass Group sales, profits for first half 2021

May 12, 2021

Compass Group Plc, which owns Canteen Services in the U.S., continued to suffer losses in the first six months of the year due to COVID-19, as revenue declined…

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Flower vending machines blossom in China

May 12, 2021

As flowers become more popular with young Chinese consumers, flower vending machines are blossoming in malls, residential areas and subway stations, according…

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Self-service helps fuel cannabis dispensaries nationwide expansion

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service technology will continue to play an important role in the expansion of cannabis related products — medical use, recreational use and non-THC and…

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Supportive culture holds key to a successful team: 3 experts weigh in

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Attracting and retaining good employees is especially critical as convenience services operators try to recover COVID losses, and it revolves around having a…

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Coca-Cola Consolidated boosts Q1 2021 sales, earnings

May 12, 2021

Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc., the largest Coke bottler, posted positive results for the first quarter ending April 2, 2021, according to an earnings release.

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Tomra Systems names new CEO

May 12, 2021

Tove Andersen Tove Andersen will replace Stefan Ranstrand as CEO of Tomra Systems, a manufacturer of reverse vending machines for automated collection…

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