Vending News & Media
Nayax acquires UPPay, expands Latin American presence
February 28, 2025
Nayax Ltd. has acquired UPPay, a Brazil-based digital payment and telemetry provider for self-service coffee machines, according to a press release. This move…
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Okanagan College gets 24/7 pizza vending machine
February 28, 2025
Okanagan College students and staff now have access to hot, freshly made pizza around the clock, thanks to the installation of a Pizzaforno vending machine at…
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Maryland Senate committee blocks contraceptive vending machine bill
February 28, 2025
A Maryland Senate committee has rejected House Bill 380, which would have allowed the sale of contraceptives, including condoms, in vending machines at public…
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Lincoln, Nebraska, installs vending machine for affordable sexual health products
February 27, 2025
A vending machine in Lincoln, Nebraska, now offers low-cost emergency contraception and pregnancy tests. Installed at 1867 Bar by the Women's Fund of Omaha…
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Velcrokid vending machines bring treats, toys to Texas
February 25, 2025
Velcrokid, a cafe that recently opened in Lewisville, Texas, combines a Japanese-style vending machine experience with an art gallery aesthetic, offering sweet…
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Dot Transportation's electric trucks set vending distribution benchmark
February 25, 2025
Dot Transportation, Inc, an affiliate of Dot Foods, Inc., has logged that its first-deployed Orange EV electric terminal truck has reached 30,000 hours of…
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RedyRef launches RFID-enabled smart food fridge
February 25, 2025
RedyRef Interactive has deployed its Smart Food Fridge, an RFID-enabled refrigerated vending machine, at Aquila Commercial's Hartland City Club, according to a…
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Buffalo vending machine houses unwanted guest: Mouse discovered inside
February 25, 2025
A viral video circulating online shows a live mouse discovered inside a vending machine in Buffalo, New York, sparking widespread discussion, according to a…
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Maryland lawmakers consider repeal of school condom vending machine ban
February 24, 2025
Maryland's House Bill 380 is sparking debate over reproductive health and school policy by proposing the repeal of a state law that bans contraceptive vending…
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Coca-Cola launches Simply Pop prebiotic soda line
February 21, 2025
Simply, a Coca-Cola Company brand, has launched Simply Pop, a line of prebiotic sodas, according to a company press release.
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Vita Coco's $25 vending machine stunt capitalizes on influencer marketing debate
February 20, 2025
Following recent criticism of influencer-focused marketing tactics, Vita Coco launched a pop-up "vending machine" activation in New York City's Washington…
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Beyond the kiosk: How AI is reshaping automated retail
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Industry expert Ray Friedrich discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on automated retail, covering personalization, job displacement, data privacy and…
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Singapore bakery introduces cake vending machine
February 18, 2025
Uncle Lee Confectionery, a popular traditional bakery in Singapore known for its old-school cakes, has launched a vending machine dispensing its baked goods…
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Ontario library expands access with book kiosks
February 18, 2025
The Newmarket Public Library in Newmarket, Ontario, is expanding its services by installing book kiosks at two community facilities, according to a Newmarket…
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Coca-Cola considers increased plastic use in response to Trump tariffs
February 14, 2025
Coca-Cola is considering increasing its use of plastic bottles in the United States due to tariffs imposed on imported steel and aluminum by the Trump…
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PizzaForno vending machine brings 24/7 pizza to Gruene, Texas
February 13, 2025
A PizzaForno vending machine has opened in Gruene, Texas, offering 24/7 access to six different pizza flavors, according to a Herald-Zeitung report. Located at…
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Costa Coffee adds tea to 7K UK Express machines
February 13, 2025
Costa Coffee has expanded its menu to include tea at its 7,000 Express machines across the U.K., according to a Grocery Gazette report.
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Keurig Dr Pepper reveals 2025 flavor innovations
February 13, 2025
Keurig Dr Pepper unveiled its flavor lineup for 2025 in the U.S., featuring additions to several of its brands, including Dr Pepper, 7Up, A&W, Snapple, Bai…
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Mobile County Health Department opens 5th kiosk in Citronelle
February 12, 2025
The Mobile County Health Department in Citronelle, Alabama, has opened its fifth health care kiosk, according to a WKRG 5 report. This one is located at its…
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Coca-Cola reports Q4 growth, mixed full-year results
February 12, 2025
The Coca-Cola Company released its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 earnings report, revealing growth in some areas but declines in others. While the company…
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