Vending News & Media

Yo-Kai Express teams with Ippudo, TableMark on ramen udon autonomous restaurant

September 5, 2022

Yo-Kai Express Inc., a Silicon Valley-based maker of a machine that creates hot ramen noodles on demand, has teamed with TableMark, a frozen food manufacturer…

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Seattle medical cannabis dispensary installs self-service machine

September 5, 2022

The Seattle Caregivers medical marijuana dispensary has installed a cannabis vending machine from American Green billed as a self-service, age verifying…

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99 Innovations to launch robotic soft-serve dessert kiosk

September 2, 2022

99 Innovations LLC, a provider of robotic kiosks, recently shared details on its soft-serve frozen dessert kiosk launch, branded "99 Spoons," according to a…

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Pennsylvania college introduces recycling reverse vending machine

September 2, 2022

Students and staff at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania can now recycle beverage containers with the introduction of a reverse vending machine in the…

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Mars makes full product portfolio available to Instacart customers

September 2, 2022

Mars Inc. has made its entire portfolio of food, treats, ice cream and pet food products available for same-day delivery through Instacart, the grocery…

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Hudson introduces automated retail to Birmingham airport

September 1, 2022

Hudson Group, a travel experience provider with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist destinations across North America…

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Campbell Soup lifts Q4 2022 sales on inflation-driven pricing, earnings fall

September 1, 2022

Campbell Soup Co. improved its Q4 2022 sales over the prior year period, boosted by inflation driven pricing, while earnings declined, according to an earnings…

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Hormel Foods reports record results for Q3 2022

September 1, 2022

Hormel Foods Corp. delivered its seventh consecutive quarter of record sales and fourth consecutive quarter of earnings growth in Q3, boosted by both retail…

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iPourIt names Chistopher Braun CEO

September 1, 2022

Christopher Braun iPourIt Inc., a provider in self-pour beverage dispensing technology, has named Christopher Braun chief executive officer…

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‘Cake ATM’ allows bakery afficionado to pursue her dream

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Chicagoland entrepreneur Tianna Gawlak has been able to pursue her lifelong dream to own a retail bakery, a vision made possible by self-service technology.

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Bridgford Foods lifts Q3 2022 sales, earnings

August 31, 2022

Bridgford Foods Corp. improved its Q3 2022 sales and earnings over the prior year period, with frozen food gains offsetting slower snack food performance…

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Hudson to bring frictionless shopping to Colorado airport

August 30, 2022

Hudson Group, a travel experience retail provider with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist destinations across North…

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Mars Wrigley promotes Fabiano Lima to global VP/corporate affairs

August 30, 2022

Fabiano Lima Mars Wrigley has promoted Fabiano Lima from global VP of corporate affairs at Mars Veterinary Health to global VP of corporate affairs…

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Westrock Coffee trades on NASDAQ

August 30, 2022

Westrock Coffee Co. began trading Monday on NASDAQ under the sticker symbol WEST after going public following being acquired by Riverview Acquisition Corp. and…

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Inventory vending opportunities go beyond industrial distribution

by Mark Hill — Founder, 1sourcevend

Vending machines have become more accessible with a lower cost of entry and software integration capability, making them ideal for point-of-use supply…

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Aimia Foods introduces milkshake powders for vending

August 29, 2022

Aimia Foods has introduced a range of Shmoo brand milkshake powders developed for cold/chilled vending machines, according to a food4media.com report.

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Five Star Food Service acquires Refreshment Solutions in Louisiana

August 26, 2022

Five Star Food Service Inc., a Canteen franchise based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has acquired Refreshment Solutions LLC, a Canteen franchise based in Norco…

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Sysco expands Texas facility, to add 50 jobs

August 26, 2022

Sysco Corp. has broken ground on an expansion project for its New Braunfels, Texas, facility and aims to create around 50 jobs, according to a…

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General Mills breaks ground on $1.3 M Illinois facility

August 26, 2022

General Mills Inc. has begun construction of a $1.3 million warehouse and distribution center in Belvidere, Illinois, a project nearly two years in the making…

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Local health department offers kids free books from vending machine

August 26, 2022

Children in Woods County, Ohio, can get free books from a vending machine at the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department in Parkersburg, West Virginia, according to…

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