Vending News & Media

Shawn O’Grady to retire from General Mills North America Foodservice

February 7, 2024

Shawn O'Grady (Image: LinkedIn) Shawn O'Grady, group president, North America Foodservice at General Mills Inc., will retire from the company…

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OptConnect acquires M2M DataGlobal

February 7, 2024

OptConnect, a managed wireless services provider, has acquired Santiago, Chile-based M2M DataGlobal, an IoT provider, for an undisclosed sum, according to a…

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Wisconsin dispensary installs self-serve cannabis kiosks

February 7, 2024

Visitors to Ethereal Gold Dispensary in Waukesha, Wisconsin, can use an automated self-serve kiosk to buy cannabis and mushroom products that are legal in…

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Sugar Foods taps Coca-Cola Icecek’s Andriy Avramko as CFO

February 6, 2024

Sugar Foods Corp., serving foodservice, grocery, retail and restaurant brands, has named Andriy Avramenko as chief financial officer effective immediately…

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Idaho entrepreneur launches Pokémon card/sticker machine

February 6, 2024

A Rexburg, Idaho, man has created a dedicated Pokémon vending machine using a bulk card/sticker machine that accepts coins, according to an eastidahonews.com…

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Harm reduction supply machines expand in New York State

February 6, 2024

A New York health organization has deployed harm reduction supply vending machines across 12 locations in the state, according to the MATTERS (Medication for…

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J&J Snack Foods lifts Q1 2024 earnings despite sales dip

February 6, 2024

J&J Snack Foods Corp. lifted its Q1 2024 earnings against declining sales over the prior year period, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:

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Sodexo acquires Five Star Food Services in Texas

February 5, 2024

Sodexo's InReach has acquired Five Star Food Services headquartered in Stafford, Texas, near Houston, according to a press release. Terms of the acquisition…

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New York lawmakers seek tax, safety labels for sugary drinks

February 5, 2024

New York state lawmakers have reintroduced two bills that will increase the cost of sugary beverages, according to the National Automatic Merchandising…

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UK study finds vending helps distribute sexual infection test kits

February 5, 2024

Vending machines offering self-test kits for sexually transmitted infections have proven helpful in reaching young people, according to a U.K. study reported…

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Keurig teams with Lavazza on Canadian brand K-Cup

February 2, 2024

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. has expanded its partnership with Lavazza Group to provide wider sales and distribution of Lavazza K-Cup pods and the introduction of the…

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PepsiCo Beverages opens Wisconsin warehouse

February 2, 2024

PepsiCo Beverages North America has opened a 150,000-square-foot warehouse in Lisbon, Wisconsin, a regional hub with more than 260 employees, according to a…

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Tech 24 teams with Georgia installation and repair firm

February 1, 2024

Tech24, a provider of commercial foodservice equipment repair and maintenance, has partnered with Central GA Refrigeration, a Georgia-based cooking equipment…

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Our Home to acquire Utz Quality Foods brands

February 1, 2024

Our Home, an operating company of Better-for-You brands that includes Real Food From the Ground Up, Popchips and Food Should Taste Good, has agreed to acquire…

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John B Sanfilippo lifts Q2 2024 sales, earnings

February 1, 2024

John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. lifted sales and earnings for Q2 2024 over the prior year period, according to a press release. Highlights include:

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Starbucks boosts Q1 2024 results, but misses expectations

January 31, 2024

Starbucks boosted its sales and earnings for Q1 2024 but cut its full year guidance after missing its sales and earnings projections. Highlights from an…

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Mars Wrigley names Vietnam GM

January 31, 2024

Huyen Bui (Photo: Mars Wrigley) Mars Wrigley, a global provider of snacks, has appointed Huyen Bui as general manager for Vietnam, reporting to…

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De’Longhi names Eliza Woolston Sheffield president of America division

January 31, 2024

Eliza Woolston Sheffield (Photo: LinkedIn) De'Longhi, a global provider of espresso and specialty coffee equipment, has named Eliza Woolston…

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Bottler affiliated CS operation taps tech to overcome challenges

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

DC Vending & Distributing has withstood the setbacks of the Great Recession and COVID-19 and is currently riding the Pacific Northwest's economic growth.

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Indonesia to install 80 machines to sell locally produced goods

January 30, 2024

Businesses in Indonesia will be able to sell products through 80 vending machines under a government initiative, according to an antaranews.com report.

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