Canada to deploy opioid dispensing machines to prevent drug overdoses

March 3, 2021

The Canadian government has provided nearly $3.5 million for five vending machines that will dispense medical-grade opioids in Ontario, Nova Scotia and British…

Clif Bar will lay off 125, add 50 roles

March 2, 2021

Clif Bar has announced it will eliminate about 125 jobs and create 50 new jobs as part of an effort to adapt to consumer demands, according to a San Francisco…

Coca-Cola machines in Australia personalize cans with consumer name

March 2, 2021

Coca-Cola fans in Queensland and New South Wales in Australia can have cans with their names printed on them at specialized vending machines in shopping malls…

Vendstop introduces ‘mini’ vending machine

March 2, 2021

The Vendstop "mini"machine. Vendstop, an equipment manufacturer based in Vadodara (Baroda), Gujarat, India, has introduced its mini vending machine…

Carvana improves Q4, FY 2020 revenue as losses widen

March 1, 2021

Carvana, an e-commerce platform for buying used cars that delivers cars to customers with a massive, coin-operated vending machine, boosted its revenue for Q…

Coca-Cola Consolidated boosts sales, earnings for Q4, FY 2020

February 26, 2021

Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. improved sales and earnings for Q4 and FY 2020, according to an earnings release.

Capital Provisions acquires Luxury Vending

February 26, 2021

Capital Provisions has acquired Luxury Vending, which operates nearly 250 vending machines, for an undisclosed sum, marking its fourth acquisition in San Diego…

Monster Energy Q4 2020, FY 2020 sales and earnings soar

February 26, 2021

Despite the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Monster Beverage Corp. achieved record fourth quarter net sales as well as strong full year sales and…

Japanese vending machine offers pearls

February 26, 2021

A vending machine that offers pearls has opened at the Miyashita Park complex in Shibuya, near Tokyo, according to a soranews24.com report.

NAMA invites convenience services industry to celebrate National Vending Day March 4

February 26, 2021

On Thursday, March 4, the National Automatic Merchandising Association is inviting the convenience services industry to celebrate the third annual National…

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…

John Guest celebrates 60 years of push-fit technology

February 26, 2021

John Guest, part of the RWC family of brands, is celebrating its 60th year this year of delivering plumbing technology, products and solutions to diverse…

Land O’Lakes boosts sales, earnings in 2020

February 25, 2021

Land O'Lakes Inc. reported net sales rose from $13.88 billion in 2019 to $13.95 billion in 2020, and net earnings rose from $206.7 million in 2019 to $26…

PizzaForno automated pizza provider readies US launch in March

February 25, 2021

PizzaForno, a Toronto-based manufacturer and provider of automated artisanal pizza machines, plans to have its first U.S. installations as of March following…

South Carolina elementary schools install book vending machines

February 25, 2021

Elementary schools in Laurens, South Carolina now offer students books in exchange for tokens they earn for good work and good behavior, according to a…

Hostess Brands posts Q4 2020 revenue and earnings gain

February 24, 2021

Hostess Brands Inc. net revenue increased 18.1% ($39.3 million) from $216.7 million in Q4 2019 to $256 million for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, 2020…

The Future of Consumer Self-Service

The family entertainment, amusement, and attractions industries are social industries deeply affected by the coronavirus pandemic. And, although the industry's…

Second Nature Brands now home for Kar’s Nuts, Second Nature Snacks, Sanders Chocolates

February 24, 2021

A new snack company, Second Nature Brands, now houses the established Kar's Nuts, Second Nature Snacks and Sanders Chocolates brands, according to a press…

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…

Hormel promotes Frank, Vaupel following Panters acquisition

February 24, 2021

Hormel Foods Corp. has promoted Jeff Frank to vice president of grocery products, leading the integration of the Planters and Corn Nuts brands into Hormel…