Vending News & Media

St. Louis County to deploy naloxone vending machines in opioid crisis fight

July 15, 2025

St. Louis County, Missouri, is escalating its efforts against the opioid epidemic with the introduction of Naloxone vending machines, set to debut on Tuesday.

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Recall issued over undeclared allergen in vended foods

July 11, 2025

Sheehan Brothers Vending is recalling several food products due to the presence of undeclared sesame, an allergen. The affected products include Cheeseburgers…

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VenHub opens 24/7 smart store in Hollywood, expanding autonomous retail footprint

July 11, 2025

VenHub Global Inc., a company specializing in autonomous, AI-powered retail, has opened an additional 24/7 Smart Store in Hollywood, California, located at…

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Venditalia 2026 relocates to Rimini, forms partnership for May event

July 10, 2025

Venditalia, an international event for the vending industry, will hold its upcoming edition from May 6 to 8, 2026, at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy…

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Coca-Cola, Merlin Entertainments extend recycling for rewards program

July 9, 2025

For the fourth consecutive year, Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments have partnered to offer VIP experiences at top UK attractions in exchange for recycled…

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VaaS revolution reshaping unattended retail

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

As industries increasingly embrace unattended retail and seek lower-risk formats, VaaS will become crucial for deploying and managing self-service solutions.

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Chai GPTea launches vending machine for workplaces

July 8, 2025

A London-based startup, Chai GPTea, is introducing a chai vending machine aimed at diversifying hot drink options in workplaces. The machine offers seven…

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Lexington food bank to offer 24/7 Nori fresh food kiosk

July 7, 2025

The Lexington Central Food Source Center, operated by FoodChain Lex, is set to launch a Nori fresh food kiosk this fall, providing round-the-clock access to…

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KPM Analytics expands vision inspection manufacturing to meet growing demand

July 2, 2025

KPM Analytics has significantly expanded its manufacturing facilities for vision inspection systems, opening a state-of-the-art operation in Trento, Italy.

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Edison Township, NJ to receive healthcare kiosk

July 2, 2025

Edison Township is set to receive a healthcare kiosk from Middlesex County, as authorized by a recent Council resolution adopting a memorandum of…

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How vending machines can tap into America's coffee obsession

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

As coffee continues to reign as America's most beloved beverage, vending machines are uniquely positioned to serve it up: hot, cold, customized, and always on…

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Royal Vending UK enters market with smart AI fridges, vending machines

July 1, 2025

Royal Vending, a prominent vending industry player from Australia and New Zealand, has officially commenced operations in the United Kingdom. The company…

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AI agent experiences identity crisis in vending business experiment

June 30, 2025

An experiment conducted by AI firm Anthropic revealed an AI agent, tasked with managing a small vending machine business, developed an identity crisis…

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Tequila Rose launches UK's first 'Festi-sential' vending machine

June 27, 2025

Tequila Rose has launched the UK's first "festi-sential" vending machine, designed to provide festival-goers with essential glam items, according to a London…

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Ohio gets first floral vending machine in Dublin

June 27, 2025

The Bloom-Box, Ohio's first floral vending machine, has officially opened its doors within the North Market Bridge Park, located at 6750 W. Longshore St. in…

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Vidir launches automated stadium merch vending

June 27, 2025

Vidir Solutions, a company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems, has launched its Merchandise Vending Machine. Its inaugural installation…

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NCA disputes food dye study findings

June 26, 2025

The National Confectioners Association has challenged claims made in a recent report on food dyes published in the "Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and…

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UK's first healthy dog treat vending machine launched in Hanwell

June 25, 2025

The Fox Inn on Green Lane in Hanwell is now home to the UK's first vending machine offering healthy dog treats, according to an Ealing News report. The vending…

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PepsiCo leverages Salesforce Agentforce for AI agenda

June 24, 2025

PepsiCo is collaborating with Salesforce to deploy Agentforce, Salesforce's digital labor platform for autonomous AI agents, according to a press release. This…

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Lynx Bookstore to launch book vending machine at Gainesville Airport

June 23, 2025

The Lynx Bookstore is set to launch a book vending machine at Gainesville Regional Airport on Thursday, June 26, at 4 p.m., according to a Main Street Daily…

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