Vending News & Media
Sodexo names Michael Svagdis CEO of campus, government services
February 12, 2025
Sodexo North America has appointed Michael Svagdis as CEO of campus and government services, U.S., effective Feb. 17, 2025, according to a press release.
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Unleashed and on tap: Crate Escapes redefines dog parks with self-serve beer wall
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Westfield's Crate Escapes dog park offers a novel twist on canine socializing with a self-serve beer wall.
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Poppi vending machine stunt sparks social media backlash
February 11, 2025
Poppi, a prebiotic soda brand, has faced criticism after sending custom, neon-colored vending machines to 32 social media influencers as part of a pre-Super…
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Tide Rock acquires Airsupply, expanding tool kitting, vending solutions
February 11, 2025
Tide Rock, an unlevered buyout firm, has acquired Airsupply Jeyco, now renamed Airsupply Tools, LLC, according to a press release. Airsupply specializes in…
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Milk vending machine launches in Lake District, UK
February 10, 2025
A milk vending machine has been installed at the SPAR Derwent store on Penrith Road in Keswick in the U.K., offering fresh milk and milkshakes from local…
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Reports filed over Malaysian vending machine investment scam, over $1.4M lost
February 10, 2025
A vending machine investment scam in Malaysia has resulted in losses totaling over $1.4 million, with 58 police reports filed so far, according to a report by…
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Hershey predicts lower 2025 profits due to soaring cocoa prices
February 7, 2025
Hershey is forecasting lower-than-expected profits for 2025, citing record-high cocoa prices as a major factor, according to a report from Reuters. The company…
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Smucker's sells Cloverhill, Big Texas brands in $40M deal
February 7, 2025
J.M. Smucker has announced it will sell its Cloverhill and Big Texas brands, along with some private label products, to JTM Foods for approximately $40 million…
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Michigan elementary school gets book vending machine
February 6, 2025
Webster Kindergarten Center in Escanaba, Michigan, has installed a book vending machine to encourage reading, according to a Daily Press report. The machine…
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University of Dallas gets healthier vending machine options
February 6, 2025
The University of Dallas now has access to healthier snack and drink options thanks to vending machines installed by Elevation Vending, a local business…
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Asda tests automated free sample vending machine
February 5, 2025
Asda, a major UK supermarket chain, has launched a pilot program for an automated free sample vending machine at its Pilsworth, Bury location. This "first to…
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Brooklyn Museum hosts Mystery Art vending machine
February 3, 2025
The Brooklyn Museum is now home to Mystry Mart, a unique vending machine dispensing original art and "one-of-a-kind oddities," according to a PIX 11 report.
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The impact of location on vending machine success
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Vending machines are evolving to meet diverse needs in various locations, offering tailored solutions for enhanced convenience.
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Coca-Cola recalls drinks in Europe due to chemical contamination
January 31, 2025
Coca-Cola has issued a recall of select soft drinks in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands after elevated levels of chlorate, a chemical byproduct of water…
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Free reproductive health supplies now available in Boston vending machines
January 30, 2025
ABCD, Action for Boston Community Development, a Boston community organization, has launched a pilot program providing free, 24/7 access to reproductive health…
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AI-powered self-service: Ethical and privacy considerations
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Dr. Jason Corso, a leading expert in computer vision and AI, shares his insights on how AI is revolutionizing the retail industry, from enhancing self-service…
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Coca-Cola intros Orange Cream Soda
January 28, 2025
Coca-Cola will release Coca-Cola Orange Cream on February 10th in the US and Canada, according to an ABC 10 report. The soda combines cola with orange and…
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PepsiCo to close plants, cut jobs
January 28, 2025
PepsiCo plans to close four U.S. bottling plants and lay off nearly 400 employees, according to an MSN report. The closures aim to streamline operations amid…
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Red Bull intros two flavors to US customers
January 24, 2025
Energy drink giant Red Bull has launched two flavors in the United States. Joining its existing lineup are Red Bull Pink Edition: Wild Berries and Red Bull…
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LBX Food Robotics receives CSA Certification for Bake Xpress
January 24, 2025
LBX Food Robotics, a provider of hot food vending solutions, has received full Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification for its Bake Xpress hot food…
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