Vending News & Media

Five Star Food Service promotes Richard Kennedy to president/CEO

August 3, 2020

Richard Kennedy Five Star Food Service Inc., a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based convenience services operation, has promoted Richard Kennedy from chief…

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Kraft Heinz cites better-than-expected Q2 despite operating loss

August 3, 2020

The Kraft Heinz Co. welcomed a strong second quarter with $6.64 billion, a 3.8% net sales growth over the prior year's quarter, and 7.4% organic growth versus…

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Industry loses Thomas G Bos

August 3, 2020

Thomas G. Bos, founder of A.D. Bos, a Holland, Michigan based vending operation, died at his home in Malibu, California, on Monday, July 27, according to a…

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Biotech company Phylagen introduces COVID-19 detection kit

August 3, 2020

Phylagen, a biotech company specializing in decoding the environmental microbiome for indoor safety, has released its Phylagen Surface SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19…

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Coca-Cola to launch coffee-infused RTD, enters hard seltzer market

July 31, 2020

Topo Chico Hard Seltzer The Coca-Cola Co. will launch a ready-to-drink 12-ounce coffee product in January and will also enter the hard seltzer market.

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EPA approves Lysol disinfectants as effective against SARS-CoV-2

July 31, 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently approved two products, Lysol Disinfectant Spray (EPA Reg No. 777-99) and Lysol Disinfectant Max Cover Mist…

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A new day dawns for fresh food vending

It was only a matter of time before self-service technology changed the fresh food vending business — for the better.

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Greg Sidwell becomes NAMA Foundation chair

July 30, 2020

Greg Sidwell Following his recently completed tenure as National Automatic Merchandising Association chair, G&J Marketing President, Greg Sidwell…

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Compass Group reports slow progress in COVID-19 recovery for Q3

July 30, 2020

Compass Group PLC, the U.K. foodservice provider whose holdings include Compass Group USA and Canteen Vending, reported some progress against the COVID-1…

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Coronavirus fuels can shortage

July 30, 2020

The nation's beverage companies are facing a shortage of cans caused rising demand from consumers during the coronavirus, in addition to some other factors…

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Orbcomm introduces fleet management platform with user insights

July 30, 2020

Orbcomm Inc., a global provider of Internet of Things solutions, has introduced an analytics and reporting platform that offers data insights and a dynamic…

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Mondelez beats Q2 consensus amid COVID volatility

July 29, 2020

Mondelez International Inc. reported stronger-than-expected earnings in the second quarter, as the maker of Oreo cookies, Cadbury chocolate and Trident gum saw…

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CES goes all digital in January

July 29, 2020

CES, the nation's biggest technology showcase, is going all digital in 2021, the Consumer Technology Association has announced. The show, which will be held…

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Proposed bill will provide new PPP loans

July 29, 2020

A proposed $1 trillion coronavirus relief bill includes another round of funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, the small-business loan program to help…

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Vagabond offers mobile cashless along with swipe card readers

July 29, 2020

Vagabond, a software provider to the vending industry, has successfully deployed dual-cashless, allowing operators to simultaneously offer vīv mobile…

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Josh Rosenberg assumes NAMA chair

July 29, 2020

Josh Rosenberg Industry veteran Josh Rosenberg has begun his one-year tenure as the National Automatic Merchandising Association chair, according to a…

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Healthy dog treat vending machine pops up in Las Vegas

July 29, 2020

Looking for a quick but healthy treat for your dog? If you're in Las Vegas, you can buy all natural dog treats from a machine downtown, according to a KTNV-TV…

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Groundbreaking research to be presented at Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit

July 28, 2020

E.J. Kritz How can self-service meet changing customer needs?

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'No-touch': vending's coming change

by Paresh Patel

We, as an industry, must offer an option that eliminates any contact with the machine in order to create a safe and truly touch-free vending transaction.

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Sodexo to lay off 319 employees servicing USAA

July 27, 2020

Sodexo, a food and refreshment services provider based in Paris, France, said it will not be providing services at USAA, an insurance and financial services…

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