Vending News & Media

PizzaForno vending machine brings 24/7 pizza to Gruene, Texas

February 13, 2025

A PizzaForno vending machine has opened in Gruene, Texas, offering 24/7 access to six different pizza flavors, according to a Herald-Zeitung report. Located at…

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Costa Coffee adds tea to 7K UK Express machines

February 13, 2025

Costa Coffee has expanded its menu to include tea at its 7,000 Express machines across the U.K., according to a Grocery Gazette report.

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Keurig Dr Pepper reveals 2025 flavor innovations

February 13, 2025

Keurig Dr Pepper unveiled its flavor lineup for 2025 in the U.S., featuring additions to several of its brands, including Dr Pepper, 7Up, A&W, Snapple, Bai…

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Mobile County Health Department opens 5th kiosk in Citronelle

February 12, 2025

The Mobile County Health Department in Citronelle, Alabama, has opened its fifth health care kiosk, according to a WKRG 5 report. This one is located at its…

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Coca-Cola reports Q4 growth, mixed full-year results

February 12, 2025

The Coca-Cola Company released its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 earnings report, revealing growth in some areas but declines in others. While the company…

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Sodexo names Michael Svagdis CEO of campus, government services

February 12, 2025

Sodexo North America has appointed Michael Svagdis as CEO of campus and government services, U.S., effective Feb. 17, 2025, according to a press release.

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Unleashed and on tap: Crate Escapes redefines dog parks with self-serve beer wall

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Westfield's Crate Escapes dog park offers a novel twist on canine socializing with a self-serve beer wall.

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Poppi vending machine stunt sparks social media backlash

February 11, 2025

Poppi, a prebiotic soda brand, has faced criticism after sending custom, neon-colored vending machines to 32 social media influencers as part of a pre-Super…

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Tide Rock acquires Airsupply, expanding tool kitting, vending solutions

February 11, 2025

Tide Rock, an unlevered buyout firm, has acquired Airsupply Jeyco, now renamed Airsupply Tools, LLC, according to a press release. Airsupply specializes in…

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Milk vending machine launches in Lake District, UK

February 10, 2025

A milk vending machine has been installed at the SPAR Derwent store on Penrith Road in Keswick in the U.K., offering fresh milk and milkshakes from local…

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Reports filed over Malaysian vending machine investment scam, over $1.4M lost

February 10, 2025

A vending machine investment scam in Malaysia has resulted in losses totaling over $1.4 million, with 58 police reports filed so far, according to a report by…

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Hershey predicts lower 2025 profits due to soaring cocoa prices

February 7, 2025

Hershey is forecasting lower-than-expected profits for 2025, citing record-high cocoa prices as a major factor, according to a report from Reuters. The company…

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Smucker's sells Cloverhill, Big Texas brands in $40M deal

February 7, 2025

J.M. Smucker has announced it will sell its Cloverhill and Big Texas brands, along with some private label products, to JTM Foods for approximately $40 million…

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Michigan elementary school gets book vending machine

February 6, 2025

Webster Kindergarten Center in Escanaba, Michigan, has installed a book vending machine to encourage reading, according to a Daily Press report. The machine…

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University of Dallas gets healthier vending machine options

February 6, 2025

The University of Dallas now has access to healthier snack and drink options thanks to vending machines installed by Elevation Vending, a local business…

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Asda tests automated free sample vending machine

February 5, 2025

Asda, a major UK supermarket chain, has launched a pilot program for an automated free sample vending machine at its Pilsworth, Bury location. This "first to…

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Brooklyn Museum hosts Mystery Art vending machine

February 3, 2025

The Brooklyn Museum is now home to Mystry Mart, a unique vending machine dispensing original art and "one-of-a-kind oddities," according to a PIX 11 report.

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The impact of location on vending machine success

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Vending machines are evolving to meet diverse needs in various locations, offering tailored solutions for enhanced convenience.

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Coca-Cola recalls drinks in Europe due to chemical contamination

January 31, 2025

Coca-Cola has issued a recall of select soft drinks in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands after elevated levels of chlorate, a chemical byproduct of water…

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Free reproductive health supplies now available in Boston vending machines

January 30, 2025

ABCD, Action for Boston Community Development, a Boston community organization, has launched a pilot program providing free, 24/7 access to reproductive health…

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