Vending News & Media

Vendekin debuts AI platform for vending management

June 1, 2026

Vendekin Technologies has launched a beta version of VendAiQ, an artificial intelligence assistant designed to help vending and self-service retail operators…

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Beef on demand: Nebraska farm debuts 24/7 vending machine

June 1, 2026

A Boone County, Nebraska, farm business has introduced a 24/7 meat vending machine to provide customers with around-the-clock access to locally raised beef…

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As vending gets smarter, ADA compliance gets more complicated

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

The evolution of vending technology is changing the conversation around ADA compliance. Touchscreens, mobile payments and more are becoming standard features…

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Heinz to set up London automat for National Picnic Week

May 29, 2026

Heinz is launching a temporary sandwich vending concept in London's Soho district to mark National Picnic Week, offering freshly made sandwiches for the…

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Tomra installs reverse vending machines at German train station

May 28, 2026

Norwegian company Tomra Reuse has installed two automated reusable-cup return machines at Freiburg Central Station in Germany, according to a press release…

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VenHub opens new production facility

May 28, 2026

VenHub has opened a second and larger production and assembly facility in Las Vegas as the company expands deployment of its AI-powered autonomous retail…

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Indigenous literacy project brings book vending machine to Canadian school

May 27, 2026

Students at East Carling Public School in Ontario now have access to a new book vending machine designed to promote literacy and increase exposure to…

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Smart fridges drive Britain's vending boom

May 27, 2026

The UK vending, coffee service and automated retail industry generated about $5.1 billion in revenue in 2025, according to the Automatic Vending Association…

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In bear country, there’s a vending machine for that

May 26, 2026

A chance encounter with a lack of bear spray in Alaska inspired two travelers to create Bear Spray Shack, a vending machine system that rents bear spray to…

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Las Vegas airport preps for World Cup with limited-time vending machines

May 26, 2026

With the FIFA World Cup just weeks away, travelers passing through Harry Reid International Airport can now find special World Cup-themed vending machines…

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China cities rolling out automated barbers

May 22, 2026

Cities across China are deploying AI-powered robotic barber kiosks that use 3D scanning and robotic cutting technology to provide automated haircuts at a low…

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Pittsburgh transit system rolling out new fare vending machines

May 22, 2026

Pittsburgh Regional Transit has begun installing new fare vending machines as part of its 2026 "Ready? Set? Go!" campaign, according to a WPXI News report.

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From restaurant grind to fresh vending finds

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

After years of operating a restaurant, Baltimore resident Jason Hrisanthacopoulos decided to leave behind the long hours and operational pressures of…

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Evolvending partners with Farmer's Fridge on airport foodservice

May 21, 2026

Evolvending is partnering with Farmer's Fridge to expand fresh-food offerings at airport locations, according to a LinkedIn post by Evolvending CEO Valentina…

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Wales farm used vending to expand local food access

May 21, 2026

Rhug Estate, an organic estate and farm business located near Corwen in North Wales in the U.K. has introduced self-service vending machines and parcel…

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Five Star continues acquisition streak with West Chester Vending buy

May 21, 2026

Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired West Chester Vending, according to a press release, expanding its vending machine operations in the Cincinnati and…

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Deploying a strong AI vending machine: 5 rules to follow

In the vending industry, innovative companies are combining artificial intelligence with self-service to make a once futuristic idea to expand convenience and…

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New Orleans health groups launch reproductive care vending machine

May 20, 2026

Seven reproductive health advocacy organizations have launched a free healthcare vending machine inside the New Orleans Healing Center, offering birth control…

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Atmos donates book vending machine to Lubbock children's hospital

May 20, 2026

Atmos Energy and Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock, Texas, dedicated a new book vending machine at the hospital as part of Atmos Energy's "Fueling Safe…

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Greek government clamps down on cannabis vending

May 20, 2026

The government of Greece is moving to tighten regulation of cannabis-related products by banning their sale at kiosks, mini markets and vending machines amid…

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