Butcher shop uses vending machine to sell meat 24/7

June 3, 2020

McCann's Local Meats, a butcher shop in Rochester, New York, has installed a vending machine to dispense raw and cooked meat as a way for customers to buy meat…

NAMA clarifies New York law on reopening essential services

June 3, 2020

A New York state law for reopening non-essential businesses only applies to offices, auto dealers and commercial building management, according to Wes Fisher…

Berna of California Canteen grabs supervisory management certificate

June 3, 2020

William Berna William Berna, a route supervisor and customer service manager of Canteen of Coastal California, has been selected as the winner of a…

Selecta reports 12.3% revenue drop due to COVID-19, names new leadership

June 2, 2020

Selecta, Europe's largest vending services provider, reported revenue decreased by 12.3% to €358.1 million ($400.2 million) for first quarter, compared to…

Coca-Cola Consolidated to build new Indiana facility

June 2, 2020

Coca-Cola Consolidated, the nation's largest Coca-Cola bottler, plans to invest $55 million to build a new 400,000-square-foot plant in Whitestown, Indiana…

Ferrero USA to open distribution center, add 250 jobs in Georgia

June 2, 2020

Ferrero USA, Inc. has announced the opening of a new distribution center in McDonough, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, according to a press release. The newly…

Coke bottlers produce test materials for COVID-19 kits

June 2, 2020

Southeastern Container, a PET preform and bottle manufacturing cooperative funded and managed by a group of Coca-Cola bottlers, has begun producing test tubes…

Why the post COVID-19 era will drive intelligent vending, micro markets and beyond

by Udi Wiesner

With post COVID-19 market trends emerging, including the desire for more healthy food, sanitary and public safety, we can expect major growth in the demand for…

NAMA calls on New York State to clarify guidance for reopening breakrooms

June 1, 2020

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has asked the State of New York to revise its interim guidance on safe breakroom reopening and has asked its…

Countertop, touch-free venders dispense gum via text command

June 1, 2020

Liquid Core Gum Co. has begun installing devices at retail locations in the greater Denver area that dispense Apollo Energy Gum, Golf Gum and Synapse CBD Gum…

Are touchscreens worth it during COVID-19?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

As the world continues to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, customers are starting to change their habits, especially when it comes to germs and touching surfaces.

KKR expected to inject funds into Selecta in face of COVID-19 losses

May 29, 2020

KKR, a buyout group, is preparing to invest in Swiss vending machine company Selecta, which faces a loss of business due to the coronavirus crisis, four…

House approves bill to loosen PPP loan requirements

May 29, 2020

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill designed to loosen requirements on hundreds of billions of dollars in small-business loans to help companies…

Navigating COVID-19: Challenges and opportunities dominate convenience services news in late May

COVID-19 related issues were front in center this week, as the FDA announced it is relaxing calorie disclosure requirements for vending machines.

EZ Weed selects American Green’s smart vending machine

May 28, 2020

EZ Weed, a provider of self-serve cannabis vending services, has selected and purchased American Green's proprietary smart vending solution, called the AGM, as…

Monogram Foods tests employees for COVID-19

May 27, 2020

Employees at Monogram Foods, a manufacturer of packaged snacks in Martinsville, Virginia, will be tested for COVID-19 this week and will remain home for 48 to…

FDA relaxes calorie disclosure for vending machines during COVID-19

May 27, 2020

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced a temporary policy to allow flexibility around calorie disclosure for vending during COVID-19…

Cryptera introduces NFC contactless reader

May 27, 2020

Cryptera A/S, a provider of encryption, certification and secure provisioning technology, has launched a new NFC contactless reader which accepts EMV…

Aramark expands on new protocols for reopening locations

May 27, 2020

Aramark recently announced some enhancements to its Eversafe operational safety platform recently launched in partnership with the Jefferson Health, an expert…

Hand hygiene management system PathSpot raises $10.5 million

May 22, 2020

PathSpot, the creator of a real-time hand hygiene management system that protects against the threat and spread of illness with a hand scanner that tracks hand…