Ferrero To Acquire Kelloggs Keebler Famous Amos And Fruit Snacks In 13 Billion Deal

by Emily Jed

April 1, 2019

CHICAGO -- Global confectionary giant Ferrero Group has agreed to acquire Kellogg Co. 's cookie and fruit snack businesses for $1.3 billion. These businesses…

Five Star Food Service Sells Controlling Interest To Freeman Spogli

by Tim Sanford

March 28, 2019

CHATTANOOGA, TN Five Star Food Service reports that it has been acquired by Freeman Spogli & Co., management and other investors. Freeman Spogli (New York…

Lavit Eboost Team Up To Expand Variety Of Lavit Pure-Water Flavors

by Tim Sanford

March 26, 2019

NEW YORK CITY Lavit reports that it is partnering with Eboost (New York City) to add Eboost Super Fuel, an effervescent blend of acai and pomegranate, to the…

Reis Irvys Pacts With Nayax Australia For Cashless Solution

by Tim Sanford

March 25, 2019

LAND DOWN UNDER: Reis & Irvy frozen snack and dessert kiosks rolling out in Australia will be equipped with Nayax VPOS cashless payment terminals and…

USAT Wins Payment Consulting Recognition From Retail CIO Outlook

by Tim Sanford

March 24, 2019

MALVERN, PA -- USA Technologies has been honored as a Top 10 Retail Payment Consulting Services company for 2018 by Retail CIO Outlook magazine. According to…

Van Wyk Confections Fundraising Market Foothold Paves Way For Foray Into Vending And Micromarkets

by Emily Jed

March 21, 2019

CASTLE ROCK, CO -- Van Wyk Confections has made a name for itself as a leading supplier of confections to the fundraising marketplace since 2000. In recent…

Association For Corporate Growth New Jersey Honors Push Beverages

by Emily Jed

March 20, 2019

Laurel Whitney SUCCASUNNA, NJ -- Push Beverages is one of four New Jersey companies to have been chosen as an honoree for the 2019 ACG NJ Corporate Growth…

Crane Merchandising Systems Collaborates With NAMA And General Mills To Raise Awareness For Operation Homefront

by Emily Jed

March 20, 2019

WILLISTON, SC -- Crane Merchandising Systems , a Crane Co., collaborated with National Automatic Merchandising Association and General Mills in honor of…

Maryland-DC Operators Hail Lawmakers For Passage Of Micromarket Legislation At Convenience Services Day

by Emily Jed

March 20, 2019

CHANGE MAKERS: From left, Hans Lutkefedder of Vend Natural (Annapolis, MD) expresses gratitude to Maryland Senator Melony Griffith (District 25) for supporting…

NAMA Show Readies Largest-Ever Better for You Pavilion Public Health Expert Panel Discussion To Align With Consumer Trends

by Emily Jed

March 20, 2019

CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association reported that its "Better for You" pavilion is breaking records weeks before its NAMA Show debuts…

Garden State Governor Signs Cashless Store Ban Into Law

by Emily Jed

March 19, 2019

TRENTON, NJ -- New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation on March 19 barring cashless stores throughout the Garden State. The bill, A-591, was…

Imperial Co Expands Into Iowas Quad Cities With Purchase Of New Facility

by Emily Jed

March 19, 2019

DAVENPORT, IA -- Imperial Co. , a leading vending and foodservice company in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, Iowa and Illinois, said it plans to open a new facility…

Continental Acquires Sterling Services

by Emily Jed

TROY, MI -- Continental Services , a foodservice management company based here, has acquired Sterling Services located in Canton, MI. The entire Sterling…

Industry Recognition Continues With Illinois Vending Day Proclamation

by Emily Jed

March 18, 2019

CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association announced continued recognition for the industry, as the State of Illinois offered a formal…

Performance Food Group Positions For C-Store Growth With Eby-Brown Acquisition

by Emily Jed

March 18, 2019

RICHMOND, VA -- Performance Food Group Co., parent of nationwide vending distributor Vistar, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Eby-Brown Co. LLC, a…

Reis Irvys Seeks To Engage Location Partners With New FroyoRobotscom

by Emily Jed

March 18, 2019

SAN DIEGO, CA -- Generation Next Franchise Brands said it has launched a new informational website for potential Reis and Irvy's frozen desert vending machine…

Beyond The Bin Coca-Cola Invites Americans To Rethink The Possibilities Of Plastic Waste

by Emily Jed

March 17, 2019

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola Co. hopes to inspire people to think, feel and behave differently about packaging waste and reimagine the possibilities of recycled…

Firestone Chief Hails Record 2018 Sets Stage For 2019 Momentum

by Emily Jed

March 13, 2019

NEEDHAM, MA -- Firestone Financial president and chief executive David Cohen reported that 2018 was a banner year for the nationwide finance company. Its…

Nissin Cup Noodles Vending Machines Use Instagram As Currency

by Emily Jed

March 13, 2019

SANTA ANA, CA -- Foodbeast , a digital media house based here, debuted its social media-powered vending machine with instant noodle maker Nissin Foods USA. The…

Selecta Group Publishes First Sustainability Report

by Emily Jed

March 13, 2019

CHAM, Switzerland -- Selecta Group, Europe's leading vending and coffee service provider, has published its first annual Sustainability Report , which outlines…