Effort to put bananas in school vending machines begins

March 28, 2025

Plátano de Canarias, aiming to increase fruit consumption among young people, has launched a pilot program in Valencia to test banana sales in school vending…

French firm develops 24-hour wine vending machines

March 28, 2025

A company based in Aix-en-Provence, Espace Drive, has developed self-service wine vending machines, called Cave O Vin, designed for potential roadside…

Lafayette bakery installs cheesecake vending machine

March 27, 2025

LA Cheesecake Bakery has expanded its reach in Lafayette, Louisiana, by installing the city's first cheesecake vending machine at the Acadiana Mall, according…

Moses Lake City Council bans Narcan distribution on city property

March 26, 2025

The Moses Lake City Council has voted to prohibit the distribution of all drugs, including Narcan, on city property, according to a Source One report. The…

Massachusetts Shaw's Supermarkets intro Pokémon vending machines

March 24, 2025

Shaw's Supermarkets across Massachusetts have started installing specialized vending machines that dispense Pokémon trading card products, according to a WBSM…

Hydrogen-Powered vending machine debuts at Osaka Expo

March 20, 2025

A hydrogen-cartridge powered vending machine has been installed at the Osaka Kansai Expo, opening March 18, 2025, according to a report by The Asahi Shimbun.

Starting a vending machine business: Unbundled model reduces startup costs

In this episode of The Automation and Self-Service Podcast Sandra Carpenter, editor of Vending Times, and Jack Brown, CEO of Legacy Ventures Group, discuss the…

PepsiCo to acquire prebiotic soda brand poppi for $1.95B

March 18, 2025

PepsiCo, Inc. has come to a definitive agreement to acquire poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion, according to a press release. The…

Diaper vending machines installed at XNA airport

March 17, 2025

Northwest Arkansas National Airport has installed diaper vending machines, providing parents and caregivers with quick access to essential baby supplies…

Louisville library installs healthy food vending machine

March 17, 2025

The Shawnee Library in Louisville, Kentucky has installed a Nori vending machine, offering patrons access to healthy food options, according to a WDRB report.

Food giants seek tariff exemptions on key imports

March 14, 2025

Major U.S. food manufacturers, including PepsiCo (Quaker Oats), Conagra (Folgers), and J.M. Smucker, are requesting targeted exemptions from newly imposed…

Five Star Breaktime Solutions expands Louisiana, Texas footprint

March 14, 2025

Five Star Breaktime Solutions, a provider of unattended food and beverage solutions, has acquired the Canteen franchise of Wilmore Snack Sales, a family-owned…

Morrisons tests self-service vending tech for nicotine products

March 13, 2025

Morrisons is trialing a self-service system at its Dukinfield store in Greater Manchester, allowing customers to purchase nicotine-quitting products via a…

Dubai intros 'smart' perfume vending machines

March 13, 2025

Dubai has launched what is being touted as the world's first smart perfume vending machine, developed by Dubai-based The Smart Vendor LLC, according to a Curly…

Brookfield Mall kiosk selling cannabis, psychedelic mushrooms draws controversy

March 13, 2025

A kiosk selling cannabis and psychedelic mushroom products at Brookfield Square Mall in Brookfield, Wisconsin, has generated attention and sparked debate…

Coca-Cola updates packaging with 'Recycle Me Again' message

March 12, 2025

Coca-Cola has implemented a packaging change to its 20-ounce bottles across its trademark products, including Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Coke Zero, adding the…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to meet with food industry executives amid health policy discussions

March 10, 2025

Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is set to meet with top executives from major food companies, including General Mills and…

Former finance worker turns vending machine side hustle into $8,900/month business

March 10, 2025

Megan Healey, a 26-year-old from Manchester, England, has transitioned from a career in finance to a successful vending machine business. Healey now operates…

Shadow Hill Maple Syrup expands accessibility with Cooler Vend technology

March 7, 2025

Shadow Hill Maple Syrup, an award-winning producer of small-batch maple syrup, has partnered with Cooler Vend to deploy cooler-style smart vending machines…

Hershey Company appoints Tiffany Menyhart as chief customer officer

March 7, 2025

The Hershey Company has appointed Tiffany Menyhart as Chief Customer Officer, effective March 17, 2025, according to a press release. Menyhart brings 30 years…