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IBrands Global installs COVID test kit vending machine in Jersey store
February 3, 2022
IBrands Global, a supply chain platform and brand collective that recently acquired Vendx, an touchscreen vending machine provider, has deployed its first…
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Hershey price hikes push Q4, FY 2021 sales, earnings
February 3, 2022
The Hershey Co. reported sales and earnings gains for Q4 and FY 2021, driven by price increases across all segments as well as slightly lower levels of…
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Yo-Kai Express to debut electric mobile restaurant
February 3, 2022
Yo-kai Express, a robotic ramen vending machine, demonstrated its first electric powered mobile restaurant, called the Yatai, in a Tik Tok video.
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ICXA accepting nominations: Elevate Awards honor consumer facing brands
February 2, 2022
The Interactive Customer Experience (ICX) Association is now accepting nominations for its annual Elevate ICX Awards.
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Japanese oyster farm offers wares in vending machines
February 2, 2022
A Japanese oyster farm has installed vending machines to offset COVID-19 related losses, according to a seafoodsource.com report.
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Pandemic emboldens brands' omnichannel strategies
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A panel at the Self-Service Innovation Summit representing different retail sectors explain what omnichannel means to their business and what impact the…
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Japanese vending machines offer edible insects
February 2, 2022
Residents of Sapporo, Japan can buy edible insects from vending machines specializing in items difficult to find in supermarkets, according to a report in the…
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Sodexo founder Pierre Bellon passes away
February 1, 2022
Pierre Bellon Sodexo, the Paris-based global foodservice provider, announced the passing of its founder and chairman emeritus, Pierre Bellon, on Jan.
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J&J Snack Foods posts Q1 2022 sales, earnings growth on post pandemic rebound
February 1, 2022
J&J Snack Foods Corp. boosted sales and earnings for Q1 2022 ending Dec. 25, 2021 driven by a post pandemic rebound, according to an earnings report.
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Croatian designer wins award for bread vending machine
February 1, 2022
A Croatian designer won an award for a branded bread vending machine, according to a total Croatia news report.
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Tab lovers continue fight to restore the brand
January 31, 2022
Tab fans, people who love the diet soda brand that Coke discontinued in 2020 as part of a brand reduction, are still trying to get the beverage giant to…
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Sargento Foods names officers
January 31, 2022
Sargento Foods Inc., a Plymouth, Wisconsin based cheese snack manufacturer, has named six new officers:
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Chinese equity firm gains control of Luckin Coffee
January 31, 2022
Centurium Capital, a private equity investment firm in China, has become the controlling shareholder of Luckin Coffee, having led a consortium to complete a…
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Touchless solutions gain acceptance, expected to expand
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Touchless solutions have gained acceptance during the pandemic, but more customer education is needed as the technology continues to evolve beyond hygiene…
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University of Michigan gets Black hair care product vending machine
January 31, 2022
The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor has become the latest location to have a hair care vending machine targeted at African Americans.
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EPA EnergyStar lists vending machines with low GWP refrigerants
January 31, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will list vending machines that utilize lower global warming potential refrigerants on the EnergyStar Product finder…
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Hormel Foods names VP/controller
January 28, 2022
Paul Kuehneman Hormel Foods Corp. has promoted Paul Kuehneman from assistant controller to the position of vice president and controller, according to…
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Michigan apartment installs 'smart fridge' machines
January 28, 2022
The Battle Creek Community Foundation, which supports small businesses in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has installed three "smart fridge" type vending machines that…
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Philadelphia lawmaker seeks to repeal soda tax
January 28, 2022
David Oh, an at-large city council member, has introduced legislation to repeal the Philadelphia soda tax which taxes 1.5 cents-per-ounce of sugary drinks…
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Mondelēz Q4 2021 earnings fall on higher sales; FY results positive
January 28, 2022
Mondelēz International Inc. reported lower earnings against increased sales for Q4 2021, while full year 2021 results were positive, according to an earnings…
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