Vending News & Media
Victoria, Australia, faces criticism over free period product vending machines
January 6, 2025
Victoria, Australia, has committed to installing 700 free pad and tampon vending machines across the state, but government research suggests this may not be…
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Panasonic tests mobile robot vending in Tokyo park
January 3, 2025
Panasonic is conducting field tests of its "Pimto" mobile robot vending service in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, according to a Robots and Automation News…
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Welsh cheesemaker innovates with farm-based vending machine
January 3, 2025
Caws Rhyd y Delyn, an award-winning cheesemaker based on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales, is breaking new ground with the installation of a farm-based cheese…
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Indiana vending machine raises funds for homeless veterans' shelter after fire
December 30, 2024
A vending machine at Clay Terrace in Carmel, Indiana, is helping a local charity recover from a devastating fire.
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Primary school in Stowmarket, UK receives book vending machine
December 30, 2024
A primary school in Stowmarket, England has been gifted a book vending machine by the Mid Suffolk Rotary Club, according to a Stowmarket Mercury report.
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Japanese vending machines get real ramen
December 26, 2024
Japanese vending machines are known for diverse offerings, but canned ramen has always fallen short, using konjac noodles instead of the real deal. Now…
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Boston expands access to overdose reversal with vending machines, kiosks
December 26, 2024
To combat the opioid crisis, the city of Boston is installing four public health vending machines and eight indoor kiosks distributing life-saving Narcan and…
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Therabody launches recovery tech vending machines at San Francisco Airport
December 26, 2024
Therabody, a wellness technology company, has launched its first vending machine at San Francisco International Airport, according to a Fitt Insider report.
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Squid Game comes to life with interactive vending machine
December 23, 2024
Swiggy Instamart, a quick-commerce platform based in India, has partnered with Netflix to bring the excitement of Squid Game to fans and tapping vending…
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Pine Level Elementary school gets book vending machine
December 23, 2024
Pine Level Elementary School in Pine Level, Alabama recently unveiled a book vending machine to encourage students to become avid readers, according to a WSFA…
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Vending machine gives back to West Michigan
December 23, 2024
A vending machine at Woodland Mall is offering a unique way to give back to the community.
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Louisiana sheriff's office encourages literacy with book vending machine
December 20, 2024
The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office in Donaldsonville, Louisiana is taking a unique approach to promoting literacy and positive behavior among young people.
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Vending machine popularity surges in Thailand
December 20, 2024
A survey conducted by Market Buzzz reveals a growing trend in Thailand: the increasing popularity of vending machines, according to a CEO World Magazine report.
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Singapore unveils 24/7 vending machine doctor
December 19, 2024
A 24/7 teleconsultation vending machine, called Dr. Kart, has been launched in Tampines, Singapore, according to a Confirm Good report.
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10 top feel-good vending machines of 2024
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Let’s dive into 10 top feel-good vending machines of 2024.
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FSU students transform vending machine into art gallery
December 17, 2024
Florida State University students are turning a traditional snack vending machine into a unique art vending machine, thanks to a partnership with the…
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New Jersey county expands harm reduction vending machines to combat opioid crisis
December 16, 2024
Morris County, New Jersey, in partnership with Prevention is Key, is expanding its harm reduction initiatives to save lives and reduce the impact of the opioid…
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Samsung, SoundHound AI among 2024 Automation and Self Service award winners
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
The Self-Service Innovation Summit announced the winners of its fifth annual Automation & Self-Service Awards on Dec. 10, recognizing the most innovative…
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Sweet Robo partners with emoji to launch interactive vending machines
December 13, 2024
Sweet Robo, a vending technology provider, has partnered with emoji, a global brand, in collaboration with UNIS Technology, according to a press release.
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South Eastern Railway to install water vending machines at key stations in India
December 12, 2024
The South Eastern Railway is set to install 11 water vending machines at 10 stations within India's Chakradharpur division, according to a report by The Town…
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