Vending News & Media

Maryland health department installs free harm reduction vending machines

May 29, 2024

The Health Department in Somerset County, Maryland, has installed two harm reduction vending machines in the county. The machines are stocked with Narcan…

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Inventor creates vending machine for everything from clothes to car parts

May 29, 2024

Calvin K., an InventionHome product developer, has created Space Box, a self-service shopping machine that is capable of dispensing pre-packaged items spanning…

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U.S. beauty, personal care (BPC) retail vending machine market sees a 10.5% CAGR by 2033

May 28, 2024

The U.S. beauty and personal care (BPC) retail vending machine market size surpassed $91.6 million in 2023 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 10.5% from…

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Rural Northeast Oklahoma installs harm reduction vending machine

May 28, 2024

Delaware County, Oklahoma's GRAND Mental Health Clinic installed a harm reduction vending machine on its porch. The vending machine dispenses Narcan, HIV…

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Industrial vending machines to take off, market to grow to $2.5B by 2029

May 24, 2024

The global industrial vending machine market is expected to grow from $1.6 billion in 2024 to $2.5 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 10.1% from 2024 to 2029…

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Argentina gets first cashierless supermarket

May 23, 2024

Qu!ck, a new autonomous supermarket concept, has opened in Argentina, offering a cashierless shopping experience. Customers scan their groceries using a mobile…

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Controversy breaks out in China over pet vending machines

May 23, 2024

A video from Beijing has reignited debate in China regarding the sale of live animals, like cats and dogs, through vending machines, according to a…

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Homechow's hot food vending kiosks merge convenience, culinary diversity

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The hot food vending machine market is growing, driven by consumers' desire for convenient and healthy meals. Homechow, a company offering diverse cuisine…

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Sri Lanka launching first cashless vending machines

May 22, 2024

Following a collaboration between the Commercial Bank of Ceylon and Ceylon Business Appliances, Sri Lanka will deploy its first credit- and debit card-enabled…

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Intelligent vending machine market to reach $63.01B by 2031

May 22, 2024

The intelligent vending machine market is expected to reach $63.01 billion by 2031, reflecting a staggering CAGR of 13.85% over the forecast period of 2024 …

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Airheads debuts underwater vending machine for pools, takes "fun" instead of cash

May 21, 2024

This summer, Airheads is debuting an underwater vending machine that dispenses Airheads candy while submerged in a pool, according to a press release from…

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Beverage vending machine market expected to reach $43B by 2032

May 21, 2024

The global beverage vending machine market was valued at $22.77 billion in 2023 and is poised to reach market valuation of $43.04 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of…

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Virginia elementary school memorializes teacher, community member with book vending machine

May 20, 2024

Ruby F. Carver Elementary School in Henrico, Virginia has memorialized Beverly Parsley, who taught at the school for 38 years and died last year, with a book…

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San Mateo County installs Narcan vending machine in correctional facility lobby

May 20, 2024

San Mateo County, California Correctional Health Services and the sheriff's office have installed a vending machine that dispenses free doses of Narcan…

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Wichita, Texas launches Narcan vending machine

May 20, 2024

Wichita Falls Faith Mission, a nonprofit serving Wichita Falls, Texas's homeless population, has installed a vending machine designed to dispense Narcan…

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Vending machine at Tokyo train station emits scent, plays projection with purchase

May 16, 2024

Last month a gourmet food and beverage zone called EATo LUMINE opened at Tokyo's Shinjuku Station. One of the highlights of EATo LUMINE is a vending machine…

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Maryland county installs public health vending machines

May 16, 2024

The Somerset County Health Department in Maryland has installed public health vending machines in Princess Anne and Crisfield, according to a WBOC report.

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How businesses can capitalize on ice vending growth

by Dan Doromal — Vice President Operations, Everest Ice and Water Systems

As modern lifestyles become increasingly hectic, consumers are seeking more convenience in nearly every aspect of their lives. This trend is evident in…

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Book vending machine at Nebraska middle school promotes reading

May 16, 2024

Boone Central Middle School (BCMS) in Albion, Nebraska, received a grant from the TeamMates organization to purchase and install a book vending machine in the…

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Micromart launches smart stores with cold, hot vending options

May 16, 2024

Micromart Smart Stores have launched its autonomous technology designed for food service. The vending machines are plug-n-play, modular, secure and reliable…

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