Vending News & Media

Micro markets, technology put Massachusetts operation in recovery mode

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Norwood, Massachusetts based Foley Foodservice has recovered to around 80% of its pre-COVID sales, doubling its business since the low-point of the pandemic.

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Jamba, Blendid open 2nd robotic smoothie kiosk

October 6, 2021

Jamba and Blended have introduced a second robotic smoothie kiosk at the Stonewood Center in Downey, California. Building on the successful 2020 opening of the…

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PepsiCo boosts Q3 revenue and earnings

October 6, 2021

PepsiCo Inc. reported revenue and earnings gains for the quarter ending Sept. 4, 2021 over the previous year's third quarter, according to an earnings release.

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Swyft iStores to offer Olo sanitizing wristbands

October 6, 2021

Swyft Inc., a provider robotic and software-powered marketplaces that facilitate unattended retail, has teamed with Olo Band to distribute sanitizing…

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Sodexo acquires digital gift startup

October 5, 2021

Sodexo, the Paris based global foodservice provider, has acquired a majority stake in Wedoogift, a French startup, to offer a digital gift experience…

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Kellogg workers go on strike

October 5, 2021

About 500 union employees went on strike early Tuesday at the Kellogg's Omaha plant, along with Kellogg workers at three other facilities throughout the…

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PepsiCo to raise prices due to supply chain woes

October 5, 2021

PepsiCo Inc. said it expects to raise prices again early next year on account of supply-chain challenges including a Gatorade can and bottle shortage and a…

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Self-Service Innovation Awards deadline extended till Friday

October 5, 2021

The Self-Service Innovation Summit has extended the deadline for the Self-Service Innovation Awards to Friday, Oct. 8.

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Compass Group names new CFO

October 4, 2021

Compass Group PLC has named Palmer Brown to replace Chief Financial Officer Karen Witts, who steps down on Oct. 31, according to a MarketWatch report.

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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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