Vending News & Media

Why you need to work on, not in your business

How one mentor taught this vending/foodservice veteran the importance of well documented systems and procedures for every aspect of the business.

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North Carolina entrepreneur launches pet supply vending business

December 6, 2021

Betty Crump, an alumnus of North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, North Carolina, has launched a pet supply vending machine business, Betty's Unique…

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Japan pork farm installs meat vending machine

December 6, 2021

Are Japanese hog farmers taking a cue from U.K. dairy farms?

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French luxury brand showcases hand bag in vending machine

December 3, 2021

Jacquemus, a French luxury brand, has introduced pink vending machines to showcase its new "Le Bambino Long" bag. The machines allow customers to buy the bag…

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Luckin Coffee investor urges shareholders to oppose other investor’s plan

December 3, 2021

A Luckin Coffee investor has asked shareholders and convertible bondholders to oppose a plan giving Centurium Capital, another investor, control of the…

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SandenVendo America taps Vendekin’s controller to allow touchless transactions

December 2, 2021

SandenVendo America, a global vending machine manufacturer, has teamed with Vendekin Technologies, a Pune, India based provider of vending technology, to…

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Guest empowerment: How today’s technology makes it happen

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Raghu Sagi, chief information officer at Inspire Brands, will offer an overview of the technology platforms that drive the guest experience across more than…

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Jones Soda promotes Eric Chastain to president of new division

December 1, 2021

Eric Chastain Jones Soda Co. has promoted Eric Chastain from chief operating officer to president of the company's new beverage division, according to…

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Don’t miss this panel – The 3rd customer set: An opportunity you didn’t even know you’re ignoring

December 1, 2021

Self-service equipment operators typically target two sets of customers — the end-user and the retailers or real estate owners that host the machines. But with…

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Lactalis acquires Kraft Heinz cheese business for $3.3B

November 30, 2021

Lactalis Group has acquired Kraft Heinz's natural cheese business for $3.3 billion and launched a Chicago office with 100 former Kraft Heinz employees…

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Mondelēz seeks to acquire South African snack producer

November 30, 2021

Mondelēz International Inc. is negotiating with South African food company AVI to acquire its Snackworks division, according to an Independent Online report.

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Beauty brand teams with WNBA’s Dana Evans on lash vending machines

November 30, 2021

OpulenceMD Beauty, a luxury eye-focused beauty brand created by board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Anika Goodwin, has teamed with WNBA Champion and…

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Malaysia introduces vending machines for the visually impaired

November 30, 2021

Persons with visual impairments will soon be able to use vending machines in Malaysia thanks to machines equipped with Braille plates and other enhancements…

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Vending machine assisted by AI robot dispenses snacks, beverages in India

November 29, 2021

A vending machine assisted by a talking robot that serves deep fried snacks and beverages has been introduced in India by a Delhi based engineer, according to…

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Fresh milk vending: The latest milestone for quality product and service

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

Where office coffee machines were once limited to powdered dairy options, fresh milk can now be used easily to create authentic frothy cappuccinos, creamy…

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Macy’s installs BakeXpress micro bakery

November 29, 2021

Macy's Westfield Valley Fair in the Bay Area has installed a custom-branded Bake Xpress robotic micro bakery adjacent to the toy department, offering shoppers…

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Monster Beverage explores combining with Constellation Brands

November 24, 2021

Monster Beverage Corp., the energy drinks manufacturer, is exploring a combination with Constellation Brands Inc., which brews Corona, according to a Bloomberg…

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