Vending News & Media

Baltimore librarian wins $20,000 from United Way, will install book vending machines

December 15, 2021

Librarian Araba Maze plans to install free book vending machines in the Baltimore area after securing $20,000 in grant money through the United Way of Central…

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Crypto enthusiast develops vending machine to accept crypto payment

December 15, 2021

A cryptocurrency technology enthusiast has created a vending machine that allows people to pay for products using the Bitcoin Lightning Network, a payment…

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Hershey completes acquisition of Dot’s Pretzels, Pretzels Inc

December 15, 2021

The Hershey Co. has completed the previously announced acquisition of Dot's Pretzels, the owner of Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and Pretzels Inc., a manufacturer…

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Hudson installs Amazon palm recognition at Dallas Love Field Airport

December 15, 2021

Hudson Group, a travel experience leader with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist destinations across North America, has…

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Mondelēz to expand Virginia operation, add 80 jobs

December 15, 2021

Mondelēz International Inc. will invest $122.5 million in its Henrico County supply chain operations over three years, creating 80 jobs, according to a press…

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Carvana to develop Columbus, Ohio site for car vending machine

December 14, 2021

Carvana plans to redevelop a site in Columbus, Ohio for one of its vending machine fulfillment centers, according to nbc4i.com report.

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UK bar features self-pour wine vending machines

December 14, 2021

A bar in Whitchurch, U.K., Glass of Bandol, features temperature controlled vending machines that dispense 24 varieties of wine in 50- to 175-ml portions…

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365 Retail Markets acquires catering software provider Spoonfed

December 14, 2021

365 Retail Markets has acquired Spoonfed, a Glasgow-based provider of catering software across the U.S., U.K. and western Europe, for an undisclosed sum…

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Self-Service Innovation Awards to be announced Wednesday

December 13, 2021

The Self-Service Innovation Awards, in its second year, will honor products, organizations and individuals that play important roles in improving the…

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Luckin Coffee improves Q3 2021 sales, earnings

December 13, 2021

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

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Fastenal opens corporate office in Minnesota

December 13, 2021

Fastenal Co., a provider in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies and industrial vending services, recently opened its new…

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United Way to offer Texas schools grants for book vending machines

December 13, 2021

Longview, Texas schools will be able to offer book vending machines under a grant program from the Greater Longview United Way, according to a Longview…

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Tech firm to deploy vending machine offering Macau culture books

December 13, 2021

Visitors to Macau will be able to buy books about the region's culture from a vending machine, according to an asgam.com report.

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How vending machines are shaping the COVID recovery

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

Vending machines provided a safe alternative to venturing out of offices or into crowded environments during the COVID lockdowns and were a necessity for some.

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Hershey shifts production operations, to lay off 77

December 10, 2021

The Hershey Co.'s new 800,000-square-foot warehouse in South Annville Township, Pennsylvania, which began operations in late October, will assume certain…

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Kraft Heinz to acquire Just Spices

December 10, 2021

The Kraft Heinz Co. has agreed to acquire an 85% stake in Germany-based Just Spices GmbH for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release. Just Spices…

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White Castle makes non-beef, chicken and cheese Slider available for vending

December 10, 2021

White Castle's top-selling non-beef Slider, the Chicken & Cheese Slider, has been available only in its restaurants, is now available for vending machines…

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SOS interactive IoT startup raises $3.4 M, will deploy 35 machines at Florida Panthers Arena

December 10, 2021

SOS, a female-founded creator and operator of interactive vending machines delivering products and digital content in public spaces, including Fenway Park, FLA…

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Hormel Foods reports record Q4 results

December 9, 2021

Hormel Foods Corp. reported record fourth quarter sales due to the inclusion of the Planters snack nuts business, higher pricing and organic volume growth from…

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Kraft Heinz to combine U.S., Canada businesses

December 9, 2021

The Kraft Heinz Co. will combine its U.S. and Canada businesses to create the North America Zone, which is expected to be effective in the second fiscal…

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