Vending News & Media

University of Arkansas installs free Narcan, fentanyl prevention vending machine

April 21, 2025

The University of Arkansas has installed a vending machine on its Fayetteville campus that dispenses free Narcan and fentanyl overdose prevention kits, along…

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Tokyo vending machine offers fresh salads with AI price adjustments

April 21, 2025

A vending machine in Tokyo, dubbed "Salad Stand," is offering fresh salads, juices and fruit granola, highlighting Japan's innovative approach to vending…

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Self-service is evolving: Say hello to the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show!

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Self-Service Innovation Summit is now the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show (ARKI), an event focused on the future of automated retail, December…

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Smart vending machines offering free healthcare essentials launched at Winnipeg Hospital

April 18, 2025

A public health initiative is expanding access to healthcare essentials with the installation of smart vending machines at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg…

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Reese's expands lineup with Filled Pretzels

April 18, 2025

Reese's, the top-selling candy franchise in the U.S., has launched Reese's Filled Pretzels. The snack features a peanut butter filling encased in a crunchy…

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Lock America co-Founder and CEO Frank Minnella passes away

April 18, 2025

Lock America has announced the passing of its co-Founder and CEO, Frank Minnella.

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Whitehall man arrested for vending machine damage, theft

April 17, 2025

Eric Prosser, 33, of Whitehall, New York, has been arrested by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, according to a CBS 6 Albany report. He is charged with…

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Baltimore Ravens partner with RTS to enhance stadium sustainability

April 16, 2025

The Baltimore Ravens and Recycle Track Systems inked a three-year partnership naming RTS the Official Waste and Recycling Partner of the Ravens at M&T Bank…

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Nikon miniature camera vending machines now available in the US

April 15, 2025

Nikon, in collaboration with Bandai Namco, has released its line of miniature camera collectibles in the United States via gashapon vending machines, according…

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Viral cake vending machine draws crowds in Seattle

April 15, 2025

A bright pink, converted refrigerator dubbed the "Cake Coop" is attracting attention and customers in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, according to a Seattle…

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Expanding the kiosk footprint: Byte's solutions unlock new verticals in unattended retail

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Byte Technology's versatile smart kiosk technology is driving the growth of unattended retail in non-traditional sectors like healthcare and education.

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Reverse vending machine scheme launched in Sudbury to incentivize recycling

April 11, 2025

An initiative utilizing reverse vending machines has arrived in Sudbury, offering financial rewards to encourage recycling, according to a Suffolk News report.

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Vending machine offering diverse beauty products installed at Colorado State University

April 9, 2025

Colorado State University in Fort Collins has installed a B.O.V.I. (Black Owned Vending International) vending machine on the third floor of its Lory Student…

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Snapchat partners with L'Oréal to launch AR vending machine for haircare refills

April 9, 2025

Snapchat has partnered with L'Oréal's ELVIVE Colour Protect haircare range to launch an augmented reality-powered beauty vending machine in London, according…

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Kent farm shop utilizes vending machines for out-of-hours sales

April 8, 2025

The Old Tractor Shed Farm Shop in Brookland, Kent, U.K. has installed vending machines to sell local produce outside of its regular business hours, according…

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Atomo to supply HIV test kits for Australian vending machine expansion

April 7, 2025

Australian medical technology company Atomo Diagnostics has received a $230,000 order from Thorne Harbour Health to supply its HIV Self Test kits, according to…

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AVS Companies named AAMA Distributor of the Year

April 3, 2025

AVS Companies has received the American Amusement Machine Association 2025 Distributor of the Year award, according to a press release. The award, voted on by…

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Little Debbie launches Double Decker Chocolate Chip Creme Pies for vending

April 3, 2025

McKee Foods is introducing Little Debbie Double Decker Chocolate Chip Creme Pies to the vending industry this month. The snack pie features three chocolate…

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Lansing school introduces book vending machine to promote reading

April 2, 2025

A Lansing-area school has installed a vending machine that dispenses books instead of snacks, aiming to increase student access to reading materials, according…

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Connecticut considers funding emergency contraceptive vending machines on college campuses

April 1, 2025

Connecticut lawmakers are considering a bill that would provide state grants to colleges and universities for the installation of vending machines dispensing…

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