Vending News & Media

Kraft Heinz completes acquisition of Turkish food maker

October 4, 2021

The Kraft Heinz Co. has completed the previously announced purchase of Assan Foods from privately held Turkish conglomerate Kibar Holding for an undisclosed…

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SWOT analysis: Critical aspect of your strategic plan

by Ray Friedrich — CEO, Sterling Services

All organizations have their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. This is why the SWOT analysis is one of the most important aspects of a…

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Smart fridge startup plans nationwide expansion

October 4, 2021

Mama Gaia, a healthy vending machine startup, offers a smart fridge and provides an app that allows customers to gain access to the machine, check inventory…

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Basil Street teams with motion control provider on pizza machines

October 1, 2021

Basil Street, a provider of automated pizza machines, has teamed with motion control company Arcus Servo Motion, a provider of motion control systems, as it…

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Vending machine in Japan offers classic French cuisine

September 30, 2021

A glassfront vending machine in Japan offers a variety of classic French cuisine items, according to a Japan Today report.

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PepsiCo to build Denver fulfillment center

September 29, 2021

PepsiCo Inc. and its affiliate, Bottling Group LLC, plan to purchase a 148-acre site in Denver from Westside Investment Partners to build a bottling facility…

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Sexual awareness group installs contraception vending machine in NYC

September 29, 2021

The Pill Club, a direct-to-consumer wellness brand, celebrated World Contraception Day 2021 this past Sunday by placing a vending machine adorned with images…

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Dallas restaurateur embraces vending, delivery robots

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Espartaco Borga has deployed 'smart' vending machines and in-store food delivery robots to improve efficiencies for customers while making better use of labor.

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Touchless vending and coffee service machines: Success beyond COVID?

September 29, 2021

The customer demand for contactless interaction continues to expand due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thankfully, a number of self-service equipment…

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United Natural Foods reports Q4 2021 sales and earnings decline

September 28, 2021

United Natural Foods Inc. reported net sales fell 0.5% from $6.77 billion in Q4 2020 to $6.74 billion in the quarter ending July 31, 2021, according to a…

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Malaysia café features disposable camera vending machine

September 28, 2021

A shopper in Malaysia recently posted a video demonstrating a disposable camera vending machine in a café, according to an says.com/my report. The glassfront…

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Don’t forget the importance of strategic planning

by Ray Friedrich

Because business conditions change over time, it is necessary to have a long-term strategic plan that allows you to adapt your foundational business plan.

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California library offers book, DVD vending machine

September 27, 2021

Patrons at the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library can check out and return books and DVDs 24/7 at a vending machine, according to a californianewstimes.com report.

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UK pizza vending machine expands

September 27, 2021

After launching its first pizza vending machine outside a residential building in West Sussex in March, Pizza Rebellion recently launched a second machine…

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Japanese dumpling manufacturer offsets COVID losses with vending machines

September 24, 2021

Showa, a Tokya dumpling manufacturer, has managed to offset losses caused by COVID-19 by installing vending machines, according to a report in The Mainichi.

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Milk vending machine in the Philippines to support farmers

September 24, 2021

Filipinos will soon be able to get milk from a vending machine to support Filipino farmers, according to a GoodNewsPilipinas report.

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Kraft Heinz to acquire Brazilian food maker

September 23, 2021

The Kraft Heinz Co. has agreed to acquire Companhia Hemmer Indústria e Comércio, a Brazilian company focused on condiments and sauces, for an undisclosed sum…

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Soft drink shortage threatens the UK

September 23, 2021

Soft drinks may no longer be available in the U.K. on account of insufficient CO2 supplies, according to the British Soft Drinks Association.

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Luckin Coffee boosted 2020 revenues 33.3%, restructuring continues

September 23, 2021

Luckin Coffee, a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China, which filed for bankruptcy protection in February, reported strong financial…

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Driver shortage snags NYC Coca-Cola deliveries

September 23, 2021

A driver shortage has led to Coca-Cola product shortages in New York City, according to a Business Insider report.

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