Vending News & Media

Industry loses 'Bud' Oliver of Pine Tree Vending Association

October 19, 2020

Laurin M. "Bud" Oliver, a past president of the Pine Tree Vending Association, passed away at his home in Lady Lake, Florida, according to a Portland Press…

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COVID-19 kills Coca-Cola’s Tab

October 16, 2020

Tab, Coca-Cola's first diet cola, has fallen victim to the soda giant's plans to reduce its 500 brands in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a…

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Keywest Technology introduces transparent film that disinfects surfaces

October 15, 2020

Keywest Technology has introduced a transparent film, NanoShield, that adheres to surfaces and self-disinfects in less than 15 minutes.

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Mickey Truck Bodies promotes Josh Phelps to manufacturing manager

October 15, 2020

Josh Phelps Mickey Truck Bodies has promoted Josh Phelps to manufacturing manager.

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India technology players introduce touch-free vending solution

October 15, 2020

Vendekin Technologies, an India based provider of a touch-free platform for vending machines, has teamed with GoKhana, an India based provider of a contactless…

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London court approves vote on Selecta restructuring plan

October 14, 2020

A London court has agreed to allow Selecta, Europe's largest unattended services retailer, to ask creditors to vote on a restructuring plan for an additional…

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Canadian bakery tests cake vending machine

October 14, 2020

A bakery in Surrey in British Columbia, Canada, has developed a vending machine to sell its cakes packaged in jars, according to a vancouverisawesome.com…

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Piestro teams with robotics provider Kwibot for contactless, automated pizzeria

October 14, 2020

Piestro, an automated pizza startup, has teamed with Kwibot, a robotics provider, to offer consumers a touchless, contactless pizza delivery experience…

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COVID-19 clobbers Japan’s vending industry

October 14, 2020

Japan's vending industry, long considered the most dynamic in the world due to the population's affinity for automation, is getting clobbered by COVID-19…

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All Star Services goes live with LightSpeed’s home delivery service

October 13, 2020

All Star Services, based in Port Huron, Michigan, has become the first convenience services operator in the U.S. to go live with LightSpeed Automation's home…

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Surviving pandemic: What to add, what to keep and what to ditch

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A pair of far sighted convenience services operators who see beyond the present explain how they are using the downtime to be ready when prosperity returns.

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Utz Brands names VP for innovation and value creation

October 12, 2020

Shannan Redcay Utz Brands, Inc. has named Shannan Redcay senior vice president of innovation and value creation, according to a press release. She…

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Dole names Lara Mandin as chief innovation officer

October 12, 2020

Lara Ramdin Dole Worldwide Packaged Foods has named Dr. Lara Ramdin as chief innovation officer, according to a press release.

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French retailer Monoprix teams with Shekel Brainweigh on cashierless store

October 9, 2020

Monoprix S.A., a Clichy, France-based retailer, has teamed with Shekel Brainweigh Ltd., an Israel-based weighing technology provider, to introduce an…

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UK vending association supports allergen labeling, offers guidance

October 9, 2020

The Automatic Vending Association has advised its members that it supports the Food Information Consumers Regulation on allergen labeling, an initiative which…

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Oxigen pH balanced water raises $15 million

October 9, 2020

Oxigen, a pH balanced water boosted with oxygen sold in 100% recycled bottles, completed a $15 million Series B funding round backed by multi-platinum…

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Ferrero to acquire Fox’s Biscuits

October 9, 2020

Ferrero, the Italy-based maker of Nutella, has agreed to acquire Britain's Fox's Biscuits, according to a Reuters report.

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Chowbotics names Bains VP of global sales

October 9, 2020

Brooke Bains Chowbotics, maker of the robotic Sally saladmaker, has named Brooke Bains as vice president of global sales, according to a press…

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Zippin taps 7-Eleven’s Malik for IT role

October 8, 2020

Vivek Malik Zippin, a provider of checkout-free technologies for brick-and-mortar retail, has hired veteran retail executive Vivek Malik, formerly the…

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Krispy Kreme uses vending to provide 24/7 availability

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Krispy Kreme recently opened a pilot vending machine at its headquarters shop in Charlotte, North Carolina. If the test is successful, future machines will be…

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