Vending News & Media

Tyson Foods to reopen South Carolina facility, will employ 330

March 17, 2021

Tyson Foods Inc. plans to reopen an idle facility in Columbia, South Carolina and convert it into a meat-cutting facility that will produce retail ready…

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EVA launches EU manifesto for vending industry’s future

March 17, 2021

The European Vending Association launched its European Union manifesto during a webinar Monday that addressed industry topics such as the economy, the…

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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop signs 1st multi-unit franchise deal

March 17, 2021

The Automat-powered Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, which QSRweb recently profiled, has signed its first franchising deal and it will bring five locations to…

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Chemesis names Terry White senior VP/operations

March 16, 2021

Terry White Chemesis International Inc., a cannabis grower,manufacturer, distributor and retailer that has sold its products through vending machines…

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Nichirei Foods to pull longstanding hot food machines in Japan

March 16, 2021

Nichirei Foods Inc., a frozen food manufacturer in Japan, will discontinue its hot food vending machines by the end of the month on account of competition from…

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When needed most – convenience services delivered

by Carla Balakgie — President & CEO, National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA)

This year – on National Vending Day – we were especially honored to represent our industry’s front-line heroes.

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National Beverage reports sales, earnings gains for Q3 2021, boosted by LaCroix

March 15, 2021

National Beverage Corp. reported $245.9 million in net sales for Q3 2021, a 10%gain over $222.8 million for Q3 2020, according to a press release.

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Pizza vending machine in Scotland goes viral on social media

March 15, 2021

A video of a pizza vending machine in action got more than 1.5 million social media views after a 20-year-old woman, Honey Keenan, posted a video on TikTok…

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Private investor to acquire Otis Spunkmeyer maker

March 15, 2021

Lindsay Goldberg, a private investment firm, has agreed to acquire Aryzta North America, a provider of frozen baked goods in the U.S. and Canada, including the…

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Agora Brands Group introduces interactive avatars for kiosks, vending machines and more

March 12, 2021

Agora Brands Group has introduced its interactive avatars for customer service, according to a press release. The avatars can be used for self-order kiosks…

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Den's Hot Dogs introduces frozen meals

March 12, 2021

Den's Hot Dogs LLC has introduced a line of frozen meals to meet the demand for at-home dining and meal kits, sandwiches and other comfort foods, according to…

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Jones Soda improves sales, trims loss for Q4 2020

March 11, 2021

The Jones Soda Co.'s revenue in Q4 of 2020 increased 14% to $2.5 million compared to $2.2 million in the year-ago quarter, driven by the increase in the sales…

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Jack in The Box honors National Ranch Day with ranch dressing vending machines in LA

March 11, 2021

Los Angeles was the place to be for ranch dressing lovers on Wednesday.

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Congress approves $1.9T stimulus bill

March 10, 2021

Congress on Wednesday approved President Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus package by a vote of 220-211 to provide pandemic aid, one of the largest federal aid…

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United Natural Foods improves Q2 2021 sales, earnings

March 10, 2021

United Natural Foods Inc. Q2 net sales rose 7.1% from $6.4 billion in 2020 to $6.88 billion in 2021, according to an earnings report, as continuing operations…

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Conagra Brands in talks to sell Hebrew National to JBS

March 10, 2021

Conagra Brands Inc. is reportedly discussing the sale of its Hebrew National hot dog brand to Brazil's JBS SA, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people…

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Outdoor meat vending machine proves big hit for Iowa meat shop

March 10, 2021

A meat vending machine deployed by S & S Meats and Spirits in Osage, Iowa, installed last fall to make food available during the pandemic has proven a big…

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Campbell Soup boosts Q2 2021 sales, earnings

March 10, 2021

Campbell Soup Co. net sales, both reported and organic, increased 5% from $2.16 billion in Q2 2020 to $2.28 billion for Q2 2021 driven by gains in meals…

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HMS Host deploys contactless SandStar smart kiosks at Charlotte airport

March 10, 2021

HMS Host has deployed SandStar Smart Kiosks to provide a contactless, on-the-go option for hungry passengers at the Red Star Bar in Concourse B of the…

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