Vending News & Media

Borneo installs machines for antigen rapid test kits

March 9, 2022

The installation of antigen rapid test kit vending machines in Borneo has met favorable public response for improving accessibility to tests, halting price…

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Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Starbucks suspend business in Russia

March 9, 2022

Coca-Cola Co., PepsiCo and Starbucks have joined the list of companies suspending business in Russia in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, according to an…

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UNFI taps Coca-Cola’s Louis Martin for strategy role

March 8, 2022

Louis Martin United Natural Foods Inc. has named Louis Martin to the newly created position of chief strategy and transformation officer, with…

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Hostess Brands to invest $120M - $140M in new bakery, add 150 jobs

March 7, 2022

Hostess Brands Inc. will convert an idled factory in Arkadelphia, Arkansas into a state-of-the-art bakery, according to a press release. The bakery is expected…

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Luckin Coffee concludes provisional liquidation

March 7, 2022

Luckin Coffee Inc., a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China which entered into a restructuring support agreement with shareholders…

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Vendekin Technologies introduces aggregator platform for unattended retail

March 7, 2022

Vendekin Technologies, an India based provider of unattended retail technology solutions, has launched an unattended retail aggregator platform called…

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Innovative Technology names customer support manager

March 7, 2022

Innovative Technology has promoted James Beswick from lead engineer to support manager, according to a press release. He has been with the cash handling…

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Commuter food trends for 2022, and how vending can improve employees’ lives

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

Healthy vending solutions at work allow commuters to have health-conscious foods and lunches that they will keep coming back to.

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Tennessee lawmakers drop proposed beverage tax

March 7, 2022

The Tennessee House of Representatives has withdrawn a bill to levy a 5-cent tax on non-alcoholic carbonated beverage containers, thanks to lobbying by the…

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London product distributor teams with automated retail provider

March 4, 2022

LocoSoco Group PLC, a London-based distributor of sustainable products and technologies, has teamed with Aeguana, a London-based provider of automated fridges…

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Robotic delivery firm introduces remote controlled vending machines on wheels

March 4, 2022

Tortoise, a Mountain View, California-based robotic delivery provider, has introduced a vehicle that carries vending machines to serve consumers at events…

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Mexican beef firm to install meat vending machine

March 4, 2022

A Mexican beef company, Carnes ViBa, will install a vending machine available 24/7 that offers beef cuts in Monterrey and will expand to other cities such as…

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Jack & Jill parent firm teams with ice cream distributor

March 4, 2022

GlacierPoint Enterprises Inc., the parent company of E&M Logistics and Jack & Jill, has partnered with A. Panza & Sons, one of the nation's largest…

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Columbus hospital installs automated coffee bar

March 3, 2022

A fully automated coffee bar that uses robotic technology has been introduced to a Columbus, Ohio, hospital and has served more than 1,400 coffees, lattes and…

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Utz Brands lifts Q4 and FY 2021 sales and earnings

March 3, 2022

Utz Brands Inc. improved its Q4 and FY 2021 sales and earnings over the prior year, according to an earnings release. Highlights include:

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Pentair to buy Manitowoc Ice from Welbilt for $1.6B

March 3, 2022

Pentair PLC, a provider of water treatment and sustainable solutions, has agreed to acquire Manitowoc Ice, a provider of commercial ice makers, for $1.…

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Mikesell’s Snack Food names sales, marketing director

March 3, 2022

John Dourson Mikesell's Snack Food Co. has named bakery industry veteran John Dourson as director of sales and marketing, according to an email…

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Monogram Foods taps Tyson Foods' Dawn Drewry as CIO

March 3, 2022

Dawn Drewery Monogram Foods, a food manufacturer and co-packer, has named Dawn Drewry as CIO, replacing Joan Vanness who will retire in April of 2022…

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Assa Abloy introduces automatic door for refrigerated vehicles

March 3, 2022

Assa Abloy Entrance Systems, a supplier of door solutions, has introduced an automatic door for refrigerated trucks and trailers, according to a press release.

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Hostess Brands delivers strong Q4 and FY 2021 results

March 2, 2022

Hostess Brand Inc. improved Q4 and FY 2021 sales and earnings, reflecting strong Hostess and Voortman branded growth across all channels, according to a press…

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