Coca-Cola introduces first 100% rPET bottle package

February 9, 2021

The Coca-Cola Co. has introduced its first package made from 100% rPET in the U.S., in a sippable portion size, according to a press release.

UK vending purchasing group grants Azkoyen equipment supplier award

February 9, 2021

The National Independent Vending Operators, a U.K. based purchasing group, has awarded Azkoyen Group its equipment supplier award for the sixth time since…

Mondelez launches collaborative to help new snack brands

February 9, 2021

SnackFutures, the Mondelēz International Inc. innovation and venture hub, has announced the launch of CoLab, a start-up engagement program for early-stage…

Aramark’s Q1 2021 revenue falls 35%, but sales, earnings beat analyst expectations

February 9, 2021

Aramark Corp.'s consolidated revenue fell 35% from $4.25 billion in the first quarter of 2020 to $2.7 billion in the quarter ending Jan. 1, 2021, according to…

Researchers envision self-service tech providing medical care

February 9, 2021

Will the pandemic jumpstart the use of AI in health assessment technology, including self service devices?

DoorDash acquires salad-making robot

February 9, 2021

Chowbotics, the creator of the Fresh Food Robot, is now part of the DoorDash team, according to blogs posted on both companies' websites.

Leading in the New Normal

As we settle into our new normal, there is a new set of rules to follow. You can no longer open the door and expect things to be “business as usual.” Research…

What did the Automat teach us about technology’s role in our lives?

by Steve Stollman — owner, www.theAutomat.com

The iconic Automat offered an early example of how automation can improve our everyday lives. It also raised some of the questions that bedevil a more…

Crochet enthusiast installs yarn vending machine

February 8, 2021

Crochet enthusiast Emani Outterbridge recently installed a yarn glassfront vending machine near Temple University, at 16th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue in…

Japanese coffee shop installs coffee bean vending machine

February 8, 2021

A coffee shop in Fukushima, Japan has installed a vending machine to sell coffee beans to help recover lost sales caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according…

Luckin Coffee files for bankruptcy protection

February 8, 2021

Luckin Coffee Inc., a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China, has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in New York, less than a…

Mondelez to close biscuit plants in New Jersey, Georgia

February 5, 2021

Mondelēz International will close its Fair Lawn, New Jersey and Atlanta, Georgia biscuit bakeries later this year, the company announced in a statement, posted…

Researcher finds way to hack older Nespresso vending machines

February 5, 2021

A security researcher was able to hack older Nespresso coffee machine smart cards to get free servings, according to a report in The Daily Swig, a…

COVID-19 clips USA Technologies' Q2 2021 revenue, earnings

February 5, 2021

USA Technologies Inc.'s revenue decreased 13.1% from $44.05 million in the second quarter of 2020 to $38.3 million in the second quarter ended Dec. 31, 2021…

Compass Group revenue decline continues for Q1 2021

February 4, 2021

Compass Group Plc., which owns Compass Group USA and Canteen Vending Services in the U.S., reported that Q1 2021 organic revenue was down by 33.7%, which was…

Hershey Q4 2020 sales and earnings rise, surpassing market expectations

February 4, 2021

The Hershey Co.'s net sales rose 5.7% from $2.068 billion in last year's fourth quarter to $2.18 billion for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 2020, according to an…

Vending machines carry OTC medicine at public universities

February 4, 2021

Vending machines at the University of North Carolina will join other public universities in offering over-the-counter medication in vending machines around…

Vancouver office complex to feature plant based meat in ‘smart’ vending machine

February 4, 2021

Modern Meat, a British Columbia provider of plant-based meat products, will provide meals and juices from its Modern Wellness Bar via a "smart vending machine…

Performance Food Group boosts sales for Q2 2021, Vistar falls

February 3, 2021

Performance Food Group's net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 grew 12.8% from $6.06 billion in the prior year's second quarter to $6.8 billion for…

Castles Technology teams with Valor Paytech on payment solution

February 3, 2021

Castles Technology, a manufacturer of card acceptance hardware, has teamed with Valor Paytech to introduce an omnichannel gateway payment solution employing…