Vending News & Media

John Russell named one of The Hill's top lobbyists for 2024

January 13, 2025

John Russell IV, a member of the DGA Group lobbyist team representing the American Amusement Machine Association, has been recognized as one of The Hill's Top…

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AMI Entertainment appoints Evan Kirby as Midwest regional sales manager

January 13, 2025

AMI Entertainment, a leader in the digital jukebox and amusement industry, has appointed Evan Kirby as regional sales manager for the Midwest region, according…

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Texas Lottery vending machines now require ID scans

January 8, 2025

The Texas Lottery Commission has implemented a new policy requiring players to scan their government-issued photo ID before purchasing lottery tickets from…

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Point Park University expands access to student wellness with 2nd vending machine

January 8, 2025

University Health Center at Point Park University in Pittsburgh has installed a second "Wellness On-the-Go" vending machine on campus to provide students and…

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South Milwaukee installs public health vending machine to combat fentanyl overdoses

January 7, 2025

In an effort to address the growing fentanyl crisis, the South Milwaukee-St. Francis Health Department has installed a public health vending machine outside…

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Victoria, Australia, faces criticism over free period product vending machines

January 6, 2025

Victoria, Australia, has committed to installing 700 free pad and tampon vending machines across the state, but government research suggests this may not be…

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Panasonic tests mobile robot vending in Tokyo park

January 3, 2025

Panasonic is conducting field tests of its "Pimto" mobile robot vending service in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, according to a Robots and Automation News…

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Welsh cheesemaker innovates with farm-based vending machine

January 3, 2025

Caws Rhyd y Delyn, an award-winning cheesemaker based on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales, is breaking new ground with the installation of a farm-based cheese…

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Indiana vending machine raises funds for homeless veterans' shelter after fire

December 30, 2024

A vending machine at Clay Terrace in Carmel, Indiana, is helping a local charity recover from a devastating fire.

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Primary school in Stowmarket, UK receives book vending machine

December 30, 2024

A primary school in Stowmarket, England has been gifted a book vending machine by the Mid Suffolk Rotary Club, according to a Stowmarket Mercury report.

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Japanese vending machines get real ramen

December 26, 2024

Japanese vending machines are known for diverse offerings, but canned ramen has always fallen short, using konjac noodles instead of the real deal. Now…

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Boston expands access to overdose reversal with vending machines, kiosks

December 26, 2024

To combat the opioid crisis, the city of Boston is installing four public health vending machines and eight indoor kiosks distributing life-saving Narcan and…

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Therabody launches recovery tech vending machines at San Francisco Airport

December 26, 2024

Therabody, a wellness technology company, has launched its first vending machine at San Francisco International Airport, according to a Fitt Insider report.

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Squid Game comes to life with interactive vending machine

December 23, 2024

Swiggy Instamart, a quick-commerce platform based in India, has partnered with Netflix to bring the excitement of Squid Game to fans and tapping vending…

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Pine Level Elementary school gets book vending machine

December 23, 2024

Pine Level Elementary School in Pine Level, Alabama recently unveiled a book vending machine to encourage students to become avid readers, according to a WSFA…

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Vending machine gives back to West Michigan

December 23, 2024

A vending machine at Woodland Mall is offering a unique way to give back to the community.

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Louisiana sheriff's office encourages literacy with book vending machine

December 20, 2024

The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office in Donaldsonville, Louisiana is taking a unique approach to promoting literacy and positive behavior among young people.

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Vending machine popularity surges in Thailand

December 20, 2024

A survey conducted by Market Buzzz reveals a growing trend in Thailand: the increasing popularity of vending machines, according to a CEO World Magazine report.

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