Vending News & Media

Court denies Compass Group’s request to rehear consumer privacy violation lawsuit

July 2, 2020

A federal appeals court has denied Compass Group USA's request to rehear a decision that allowed a consumer to sue the company for violating an Illinois…

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PPP loan application extended to August pending president’s approval

July 2, 2020

Companies that haven't taken advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program are likely to have until Aug. 8 to apply, thanks to a Senate vote to extend the…

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Journalist presses Coca Cola: Where's Fresca?

July 2, 2020

The Coca-Cola Co. claims it has not discontinued Fresca, despite the fact that since the COVID-19 outbreak, an enquiring Chicago journalist has not been able…

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NAMA to host free webinar on prioritizing employee wellness and retention for reopening

July 2, 2020

The National Automatic Merchandising Association will host a free webinar at 2 p.m. ET today on strategies to help support and rejuvenate a company's employees…

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Nayax Australia to accept eftpos, American Express and JCB payments

July 2, 2020

More than 20,000 unattended retail machines equipped with Nayax cashless readers in Australia will be accepting eftpos, American Express and JCB, beginning in…

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A new day dawns for fresh food vending

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The recent expansion of fast casual restaurant chains into vending as a way to strengthen their brands and reach more customers marks a new era for fresh food…

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Hong Kong Disneyland vending machines accept cryptocurrency

July 1, 2020

Ghost Coin, a cryptocurrency operated by technology entrepreneur John McAfee, can now be used in more than 60 Hong Kong vending machines, including machines at…

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NYC installs PPE vending machines in subways

July 1, 2020

New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority is deploying a dozen vending machines at 10 subway stations allowing customers to buy personal protective…

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COVID-19 demand boosts General Mills in Q4

July 1, 2020

General Mills Inc. said fiscal fourth-quarter sales and earnings surpassed estimates as consumer demand for food at home was driven by COVID-19.

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Tyson Foods names Söderström as chief HR officer

July 1, 2020

Johanna Söderström Tyson Foods, Inc. has named Johanna Söderström as executive vice president and chief human resources officer, reporting to Chief…

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UK operation introduces COVID-19 compliant micro markets

June 30, 2020

Express Vending, a Hertfordshire, U.K. based convenience services operator, has adapted its HUB MicroMarkets to ensure it is COVID-19 compliant, as businesses…

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Hershey investing $135M to expand Virginia plant, adding 100-plus jobs

June 30, 2020

The Hershey Company will invest $135 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Augusta County, Virginia, according to a press release. The company will…

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Conagra Brands reports higher fiscal Q4 as COVID-19 boosts at-home eating

June 30, 2020

Conagra Brands Inc. reported better-than-expected earnings during the fiscal fourth quarter, driven by double digit growth in the company's three retail…

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Mobile micro markets bring self-service machines on wheels

June 30, 2020

Carts Blanche LLC has introduced VendaMarts, mobile robotic micro markets that offer fully automated inventories of pre-packaged fresh foods, according to a…

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Coolgreens' vending initiative secures funding

June 30, 2020

Coolgreens, the Oklahoma City based fast casual eatery, has acquired funding from members of the Victorum Capital Club in CGM DFW LLC, a subsidiary charged…

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NAMA Industry Person of the Year honored for commitment to industry

June 30, 2020

Nicky Gacos, owner of Colorado Café Associates, has been named 2020 NAMA Industry Person of the Year for showing that the private sector can both reward the…

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PopCom raises $1.3 M from crowdfunding

June 29, 2020

PopCom, an automated retail technology company specializing in vending and kiosk solutions, has completed its second equity crowdfunding campaign on Start…

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Trusted PPE introduces KN95 masks

June 29, 2020

Trusted PPE, a provider of personal protective equipment, has introduced four-layer KN95 face masks to help protect people from COVID-19, according to a press…

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Ford Gum and Impact Confections team on candy and gum for vending

June 29, 2020

The Ford Gum Machine Company and Impact Confections have partnered to produce candy and bubble gum, according to a Candy Industry report.

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Aramark trims Philadelphia workforce by 3%

June 29, 2020

Aramark, a national foodservice and refreshments services provider, laid off around 3% of its Philadelphia area workforce of 8,000 employees as part of a…

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