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Alkaline Water posts 20% Q3 2020 revenue gain, improves loss
February 17, 2021
The Alkaline Water Co. Inc., a producer of bottled alkaline drinking water, flavor-infused waters, and CBD infused products sold under the brand name…
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One Rock Capital/Metropoulos to acquire Nestle Waters NA for $4.3B
February 17, 2021
One Rock Capital Partners, LLC, in partnership with Metropoulos & Co., have agreed to purchase Nestlé Waters North America North America, from Nestlé S.A.…
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Grupo Bimbo invests in Rule Breaker Snacks
February 16, 2021
Bimbo Ventures, the venture capital arm of Grupo Bimbo with operations in 33 countries, has made a minority investment in Rule Breaker Snacks, according to a…
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Water-rights activists oppose Nestle sale of Poland Springs
February 15, 2021
Water-rights activists in Maine are opposing Nestle's potential sale of Poland Spring and other bottled water brands to private-equity firm One Rock Capital…
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Why convenience also needs to be personal post-pandemic
by Steve Stollman — owner, www.theAutomat.com
We all love convenience and expect it now in many situations, but It is important to attempt to preserve those personal aspects that we treasure and have often…
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UK farms enlist vending machines to offer dairy products
February 15, 2021
Several Gloucestershire, U.K. farmers are selling their products from vending machines, according to a gloucesterlive.co.uk report.
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NAMA to combine annual and coffee shows August in New Orleans
February 12, 2021
The National Automatic Merchandising Association will combine its annual NAMA Show with its Coffee Tea & Water Show this year, Aug. 18-20 at the Ernest N.
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American Licorice acquires Torie & Howard
February 12, 2021
American Licorice Co., which makes the Red Vines and Sour Punch brands, has acquired the Torie & Howard brand, maker of Torie & Howard Organic Hard…
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Flowers Foods Q4 2020 sales and earnings soar
February 12, 2021
Flowers Foods Inc., which owns the Mrs. Freshley's brand, boosted its sales 11.5% from $917.8 million in Q4 2019 to $1.02 billion for the quarter ending Jan.
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'Samurai' vending machines literally tell customers to prevent COVID
February 12, 2021
In Japan, where nearly every type of consumable product can be found in a vending machine, samurai-themed vending machines in Shiga Prefecture are playing a…
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Hofmann Sausage introduces chicken sausage products
February 12, 2021
Hofmann Sausage Co., a Syracuse, New York-based manufacturer of sausages for the foodservice industry, has introduced chicken sausage in the following flavors…
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Kellogg Q4 2020 sales rise but miss analyst projections
February 11, 2021
Kellogg's fourth quarter 2020 net sales rose 7.5% from $3.22 billion in 2019's fourth quarter to $3.46 billion for quarter ending Jan. 2, 2021, aided by an…
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PepsiCo Q4 2020 revenue and earnings surge, beat analyst expectations
February 11, 2021
PepsiCo Inc.'s fourth quarter revenue rose 8.8% from $20.6 billion in last year's fourth quarter to $22.4 billion for the quarter ending Dec. 26, 2020.
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Kraft Heinz Q4 2020 sales and earnings rise, surpass expectations
February 11, 2021
Net sales for the Kraft Heinz Co. increased 6.2% from $6.5 billion from last year's fourth quarter to $6.9 billion for the quarter ending Dec. 26, 2020…
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Hormel Foods to acquire Planters from Kraft Heinz for $2.79B
February 11, 2021
Hormel Foods Corp. has agreed to acquire the Planters snack nut portfolio from the Kraft Heinz Co. for $2.79 billion, according to a press release.
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Jewelry vending machine to benefit NYC restaurants
February 11, 2021
Marla Aaron, a jewelry designer and East Harlem, New York resident, will take her jewelry vending machine to the streets of New York City for the first time as…
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Coca-Cola Q4 2020 sales clipped by resurging COVID-19 lockdowns
February 10, 2021
Revenue declined 5% for the Coca Cola Co. in the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, 2020, dropping to $8.6 billion as a resurgence in the coronavirus drove renewed…
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UNFI to carry Koios natural beverages
February 10, 2021
United Natural Foods Inc., which distributes organic, natural and specialty food in the U.S. and Canada, will carry Koios and Fit Soda functional beverages…
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Vending machines will keep Valentine’s Day happy in Portland during COVID
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
When she had to close her restaurant's doors due to COVID-19, one entrepreneur installed vending machines to continue serving customers. The move has proved…
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