U-Vend Partners With Ice Cream Exchange To Develop Sports-Themed Novelties

SANTA MONICA, CA -- U-Vend Inc. said it has entered into a manufacturing agreement with the Ice Cream Exchange , which will develop, produce and package its…

Three Easy Ways To Get More Calls From Your Vending Companys Website

When you think about it, your website is at the core of all your marketing efforts. Whether you're investing in Google AdWords, search engine optimization…

365 Retail Markets Reaches Wireless Milestone With OptConnect

by Emily Jed

October 9, 2017

KAYSVILLE, UT -– OptConnect Managed Wireless Solutions said that in fewer than 18 months, 365 Retail Markets has connected more than 5,000 OptConnect cellular…

AVS Cos Relocates Its Minnesota Office From Bloomington To Burnsville

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

October 9, 2017

BURNSVILLE, MN -- AVS Cos. reports that its Minnesota branch commenced operations at a new office on Monday, Oct. 9. It's located at 1166 E. Cliff Rd.…

SandenVendo Vending Machines Now Available With Environmentally Friendly Hydrocarbon Refrigeration Systems

October 9, 2017

DALLAS -- SandenVendo America said its full range of refrigerated vending machines in North America is now available charged with environmentally friendly R29…

EVA Details UNESDA Policy Of Nixing Sugared Soft Drinks In European Union Schools

by Tim Sanford

BRUSSELS -- The European Vending Association has summarized the effect on the vending industry of the recent decision by the Union of European Soft Drink…

Parlevel Releases Smart Routing Tool Hosts Webinar Oct 5 At 7 PM CDT To Describe Benefits

October 4, 2017

SAN ANTONIO, TX -- Parlevel Systems has released Smart Routing, a tool that enables vending operators to plan customized-dynamic routes, schedule them…

Coke Consolidated Acquires And Exchanges Distribution Territories And Manufacturing Facilities

by Emily Jed

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated said it has acquired distribution territories and manufacturing facilities from Coca-Cola Co. and Coke…

Millennial Vending Industry Executives Offer Generational Perspective On Workplace Evolution

by Emily Jed

Young vending industry executives are offering insight into the changing workplace model as their millennial peers move into leadership roles in the business…

Upstate Networks Debuts 3 Raspberry Pi-Based Vending Peripherals

by Tim Sanford

UTICA, NY -- New from Upstate Networks are three adapters designed to equip conventional vending machines and payment systems for new uses. All three are based…

European Vending Giant Selecta Group To Acquire Italys Gruppo Argenta

by Emily Jed

CHAM, Switzerland -- Selecta Group B.V. said an entity controlled by KKR, its majority shareholder, has entered into an agreement to acquire Gruppo Argenta…

Acceo And Desjardins Group Bring Unattended Contactless Solution To Canada

by Emily Jed

MONTREAL -- Payment processor Acceo Solutions Inc. and payment solution provider Desjardins Group are bringing unattended contactless payment to Canada through…

EVA Publishes Latest Report On Vending And Office Coffee Service Performance In Europe

by Tim Sanford

BRUSSELS -- Now available from the European Vending Association is the association's latest detailed survey of the vending and office coffee service industry…

Coca-Cola Co Provides Additional Relief To Disaster-Stricken Communities In Latin America And Caribbean

by Emily Jed

September 27, 2017

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola Co., its Mexico and Latin Center business units, and its philanthropic arm, the Coca-Cola Foundatio n, pledged additional financial…

PepsiCo Foundation Donates 2 Million To Aid In Mexico City And Puerto Rico Recovery Efforts

by Emily Jed

September 27, 2017

PURCHASE, NY The PepsiCo Foundation , the beverage giant's charitable arm, said it will donate $2 million to support relief and recovery efforts in Mexico City…

Brigham Young University Ends Caffeinated Soda Ban

by Emily Jed

September 25, 2017

PROVO, UT -- Brigham Young University has ended a ban on the sale of caffeinated soft drinks on campus that had been in place since the mid-1950s. The Mormon…

Startup Helps Operators Rent Vending Machine Shelf Space Seeks Beta Test Participants

September 25, 2017

BOSTON -- A startup called Ohner is testing an online marketplace that connects operators with snack and beverage manufacturers that are new to the market and…

UKs Vending Industry Honors Innovation With Vendies Azkoyen Group Is Among 2017 Award Winners

by Emily Jed

September 24, 2017

LONDON -- For the fifth consecutive year, Azkoyen Group , under its UK brand Coffetek, is one of the winners of Britain's 2017 Vending Industry Awards, better…

Appeals Court Blocks San Franciscos Soda Health Warning Law

by Emily Jed

September 21, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal appeals court on Sept. 19 blocked a San Francisco ordinance that mandates advertisers of sugary drinks to post health warnings on…

Parlevel Connects Operators And Customers With Link Ordering And Engagement Tool

by Emily Jed

SAN ANTONIO, TX -- Parlevel Systems said it has gone live with Parlevel Link -- a website linking Parlevel operators directly to their customers. The service…