Vending News & Media
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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Effort to put bananas in school vending machines begins
March 28, 2025
Plátano de Canarias, aiming to increase fruit consumption among young people, has launched a pilot program in Valencia to test banana sales in school vending…
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French firm develops 24-hour wine vending machines
March 28, 2025
A company based in Aix-en-Provence, Espace Drive, has developed self-service wine vending machines, called Cave O Vin, designed for potential roadside…
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Lafayette bakery installs cheesecake vending machine
March 27, 2025
LA Cheesecake Bakery has expanded its reach in Lafayette, Louisiana, by installing the city's first cheesecake vending machine at the Acadiana Mall, according…
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Moses Lake City Council bans Narcan distribution on city property
March 26, 2025
The Moses Lake City Council has voted to prohibit the distribution of all drugs, including Narcan, on city property, according to a Source One report. The…
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Massachusetts Shaw's Supermarkets intro Pokémon vending machines
March 24, 2025
Shaw's Supermarkets across Massachusetts have started installing specialized vending machines that dispense Pokémon trading card products, according to a WBSM…
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