Vending News & Media

How hot, fresh food through self service drives hotter revenues

November 27, 2023

Today's on-the-go consumers are looking for high quality food in nearly all types of locations. Fortunately, self service equipment has evolved to offer top…

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Flowers Foods reports record Q3 2023 sales, suffers loss on legal costs

November 22, 2023

Flowers Food Inc., which owns the Mrs. Freshley's, Tastykake, Nature's Own and other consumer brands, reported record Q3 2023 sales of $1.2 billion but…

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Brainstorm ‘Blue Ribbon’ customer service for unattended retail at Self-Service Innovation Summit

November 22, 2023

During the Self-Service Innovation Summit, Dec. 4-6 in Miami, a panel of retail and technology experts will explore ways retailers are addressing this…

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Westrock Coffee lifts Q3 2023 earnings despite sales drop

November 21, 2023

Westrock Coffee Co., a coffee provider to the retail, foodservice, convenience store, travel center and hospitality industries, lifted its Q3 2023 earnings…

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Jones Soda names Jerry Goldner chief growth officer

November 21, 2023

Jerry Goldner (Photo: Jones Soda Co.) Jones Soda Co. has named Jerry Goldner as chief growth officer, bringing more than 30 years of food and…

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Compass Group PLC boosts FY 2023 results

November 20, 2023

Compass Group PLC, the U.K.-based caterer that owns Compass Group North America and Canteen Vending Services, lifted its 2023 revenue and profit over the prior…

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6 ways to boost holiday footfall at your hot drink stations

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

Whatever hot drink machines you offer, there are plenty of ways to keep things fresh this holiday season, so get the mince pies in, put up the lights and share…

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NAMA urges DOE to reconsider energy efficiency standards

November 20, 2023

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has urged the Department of Energy to reconsider proposed energy efficiency standards for commercial…

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Energy beverage Yerbaé taps CL Vending, Vistar to expand distribution

November 20, 2023

Yerbaé Brands Corp., a plant-based energy beverage company, has authorized CL Vending to offer its full range of 16-ounce flavors to 152 markets across…

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Jones Soda cuts Q3 2023 earnings loss against sales decline

November 17, 2023

Jones Soda Co. improved its loss despite a Q3 2023 sales decline, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:

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Sunny Sky Products acquires Bevolution Group

November 17, 2023

Sunny Sky Product LLC, a producer of dispensed beverage solutions offering hot, cold, frozen and beverage-enhancer products for the convenience store and…

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Mars to buy Hotel Chocolat Group for $664M

November 16, 2023

Mars Inc. has agreed to buy the U.K's Hotel Chocolat Group PLC for £534 million ($664 million) and plans to expand the brand internationally.

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Malaysia vending operation offers low-cost beverages under government initiative

November 16, 2023

Atlas Vending, a Malaysia-based vending operation serving Malaysia and Singapore, will introduce beverages for RM1 (1.2 cents) in 3,210 vending machines as…

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Ohio county to offer harm reduction machines

November 16, 2023

Residents of Ross County, Ohio, will have access to harm reduction products from six vending machines, thanks to the Hope Partnership Project, according to a…

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Apex Restaurant & Market Solutions teams with Moii Coffee in Missouri

November 16, 2023

Apex Restaurant & Market Solutions, a micro market and foodservice contractor with offices in St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri, has partnered with Moii…

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Kraft Heinz updates executive leadership team

November 15, 2023

The Kraft Heinz Co. has named new members of its executive leadership team that will partner with Carlos Abrams-Rivera when he assumes the CEO role beginning…

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Naturals2Go to relocate to Savannah, create 125 jobs

November 15, 2023

Vend Tech International, manufacturer of Naturals2Go vending machines, self-checkout micro markets and gourmet coffee equipment, will relocate its…

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Digital innovation in travel: Is the next frontier airport dining?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Next month, Neil Thompson of HMSHost will share his insights about what future innovations are in store for airports during a keynote presentation at the…

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Challenges drive vending machine evolution as new ‘automated retailers’ spur revenue and profitability

As times and consumer interests change, so, too, have vending machines. The devices have evolved into what some in the industry refer to as automated…

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Aramark lifts Q4, FY 2023 results, beats expectations

November 14, 2023

Aramark Corp. lifted its Q4 and FY 2023 sales and earnings over the prior year periods, surpassing analyst revenue expectations, according to an earnings…

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