Vending News & Media

Utz Brands finalizes Clem Snacks, J&D Snacks acquisitions

February 8, 2022

Utz Brands Inc. has completed the previously announced acquisitions of the assets of two existing third party direct store delivery distributors, Clem Snacks…

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TEEG opens New Zealand entertainment complex

February 8, 2022

Kingpin, an entertainment brand of The Entertainment and Education Group, also known as TEEG, will open its first international venue to on Feb. 10, 2022 in…

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Tropicana Brands taps Mondelez's Glen Walter as CEO

February 8, 2022

Glen Walter Tropicana Brands Group has appointed Glen Walter as chief executive officer, effective March 2, 2022. The company, a recently formed joint…

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Tyson Foods delivers stellar Q1 2022 sales, earnings

February 7, 2022

Tyson Foods Inc. surpassed analyst estimates for Q1 2022 revenue and earnings, according to an earnings report.

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Mondelēz promotes Gustavo Valle to EVP/president, North America

February 7, 2022

Gustavo Valle Mondelēz International has promoted Gustavo Valle from executive vice president, Latin America, to executive vice president and…

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Chinese retail service provider installs vending for Olympics support staff

February 7, 2022

Missfresh Limited, a China based provider of retail services, has installed vending machines and provided food delivery for support staff stationed in…

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Compass Group reports strong Q1 2022 revenue growth

February 4, 2022

Compass Group PLC, which owns Canteen Vending Services Inc. in the U.S., reported Q1 2022 revenue rose 38.6% over Q4 2021, according to a trading update ahead…

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Coca-Cola Bottling Company United names new president/CEO

February 4, 2022

Michael Suco Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc. has promoted Michael Suco from senior vice president and chief commercial officer to president and…

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Nathan Annis to succeed retiring Fred Halvin as Hormel Foods development VP

February 4, 2022

Nathan Annis Fred Halvin, vice president of corporate development, will be retiring after a 37-year career at Hormel Foods Corp. Nathan Annis…

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Philadelphia installs first Narcan kiosk

February 4, 2022

The city of Philadelphia has installed its first Narcan kiosk, available 24/7 at the Lucien Blackwell Library on 52nd Street, to address the opioid crisis…

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Tyson Foods builds Kentucky production facility

February 4, 2022

Tyson Foods Inc. broke ground this week on the site of a $355 million bacon production facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky, according to a press release.

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IBrands Global installs COVID test kit vending machine in Jersey store

February 3, 2022

IBrands Global, a supply chain platform and brand collective that recently acquired Vendx, an touchscreen vending machine provider, has deployed its first…

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Hershey price hikes push Q4, FY 2021 sales, earnings

February 3, 2022

The Hershey Co. reported sales and earnings gains for Q4 and FY 2021, driven by price increases across all segments as well as slightly lower levels of…

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Yo-Kai Express to debut electric mobile restaurant

February 3, 2022

Yo-kai Express, a robotic ramen vending machine, demonstrated its first electric powered mobile restaurant, called the Yatai, in a Tik Tok video.

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ICXA accepting nominations: Elevate Awards honor consumer facing brands

February 2, 2022

The Interactive Customer Experience (ICX) Association is now accepting nominations for its annual Elevate ICX Awards.

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Japanese oyster farm offers wares in vending machines

February 2, 2022

A Japanese oyster farm has installed vending machines to offset COVID-19 related losses, according to a seafoodsource.com report.

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Pandemic emboldens brands' omnichannel strategies

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel at the Self-Service Innovation Summit representing different retail sectors explain what omnichannel means to their business and what impact the…

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Japanese vending machines offer edible insects

February 2, 2022

Residents of Sapporo, Japan can buy edible insects from vending machines specializing in items difficult to find in supermarkets, according to a report in the…

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