Vending News & Media

PepsiCo finalizes Siete Foods acquisition for $1.2B

January 20, 2025

PepsiCo Inc. has completed its acquisition of Siete Foods, a leading producer of better-for-you Mexican-inspired foods, for $1.2 billion, according to a press…

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Bevi announces international expansion to UK, Ireland

January 16, 2025

Bevi, a leading provider of Smart Water Coolers for commercial spaces, has initiated its first international expansion into the United Kingdom and Ireland…

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Middlesex County Jail installs free Narcan vending machine

January 16, 2025

The Middlesex County Sheriff's Office in Massachusetts has installed a free Narcan vending machine at the visitor's center of the Middlesex Jail & House of…

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Homechow expands with kiosk launch at Rochester-area malls

January 15, 2025

Homechow, a Rochester, New York-area vending machine kiosk business, is expanding its reach with the launch of kiosks at Eastview Mall, Marketplace Mall and…

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PizzaForno teams up with Invig for c-store expansion

January 15, 2025

Invig Consulting, a company that specializes in helping convenience stores adopt new technologies, has initiated a partnership with PizzaForno, a North…

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Book vending machines: A novel approach to boosting literacy

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Book vending machines are boosting literacy by making reading fun and accessible for children across the globe.

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Nourcy enhances dining experience at Québec City Airport

January 14, 2025

Nourcy, a Quebec-based food service provider, is enhancing the dining experience at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, according to a press…

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AVS Companies bolsters technical support team with Chris Reisser as manager

January 13, 2025

AVS Companies has appointed Chris Reisser as its technical support manager for cooler product lines, according to a press release. Reisser brings over 18 years…

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John Russell named one of The Hill's top lobbyists for 2024

January 13, 2025

John Russell IV, a member of the DGA Group lobbyist team representing the American Amusement Machine Association, has been recognized as one of The Hill's Top…

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AMI Entertainment appoints Evan Kirby as Midwest regional sales manager

January 13, 2025

AMI Entertainment, a leader in the digital jukebox and amusement industry, has appointed Evan Kirby as regional sales manager for the Midwest region, according…

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Texas Lottery vending machines now require ID scans

January 8, 2025

The Texas Lottery Commission has implemented a new policy requiring players to scan their government-issued photo ID before purchasing lottery tickets from…

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Point Park University expands access to student wellness with 2nd vending machine

January 8, 2025

University Health Center at Point Park University in Pittsburgh has installed a second "Wellness On-the-Go" vending machine on campus to provide students and…

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South Milwaukee installs public health vending machine to combat fentanyl overdoses

January 7, 2025

In an effort to address the growing fentanyl crisis, the South Milwaukee-St. Francis Health Department has installed a public health vending machine outside…

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Victoria, Australia, faces criticism over free period product vending machines

January 6, 2025

Victoria, Australia, has committed to installing 700 free pad and tampon vending machines across the state, but government research suggests this may not be…

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Panasonic tests mobile robot vending in Tokyo park

January 3, 2025

Panasonic is conducting field tests of its "Pimto" mobile robot vending service in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, according to a Robots and Automation News…

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Welsh cheesemaker innovates with farm-based vending machine

January 3, 2025

Caws Rhyd y Delyn, an award-winning cheesemaker based on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales, is breaking new ground with the installation of a farm-based cheese…

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Indiana vending machine raises funds for homeless veterans' shelter after fire

December 30, 2024

A vending machine at Clay Terrace in Carmel, Indiana, is helping a local charity recover from a devastating fire.

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Primary school in Stowmarket, UK receives book vending machine

December 30, 2024

A primary school in Stowmarket, England has been gifted a book vending machine by the Mid Suffolk Rotary Club, according to a Stowmarket Mercury report.

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Japanese vending machines get real ramen

December 26, 2024

Japanese vending machines are known for diverse offerings, but canned ramen has always fallen short, using konjac noodles instead of the real deal. Now…

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Boston expands access to overdose reversal with vending machines, kiosks

December 26, 2024

To combat the opioid crisis, the city of Boston is installing four public health vending machines and eight indoor kiosks distributing life-saving Narcan and…

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