'Samurai' vending machines literally tell customers to prevent COVID

February 12, 2021

In Japan, where nearly every type of consumable product can be found in a vending machine, samurai-themed vending machines in Shiga Prefecture are playing a…

Hofmann Sausage introduces chicken sausage products

February 12, 2021

Hofmann Sausage Co., a Syracuse, New York-based manufacturer of sausages for the foodservice industry, has introduced chicken sausage in the following flavors…

Kellogg Q4 2020 sales rise but miss analyst projections

February 11, 2021

Kellogg's fourth quarter 2020 net sales rose 7.5% from $3.22 billion in 2019's fourth quarter to $3.46 billion for quarter ending Jan. 2, 2021, aided by an…

PepsiCo Q4 2020 revenue and earnings surge, beat analyst expectations

February 11, 2021

PepsiCo Inc.'s fourth quarter revenue rose 8.8% from $20.6 billion in last year's fourth quarter to $22.4 billion for the quarter ending Dec. 26, 2020.

Kraft Heinz Q4 2020 sales and earnings rise, surpass expectations

February 11, 2021

Net sales for the Kraft Heinz Co. increased 6.2% from $6.5 billion from last year's fourth quarter to $6.9 billion for the quarter ending Dec. 26, 2020…

Hormel Foods to acquire Planters from Kraft Heinz for $2.79B

February 11, 2021

Hormel Foods Corp. has agreed to acquire the Planters snack nut portfolio from the Kraft Heinz Co. for $2.79 billion, according to a press release.

Jewelry vending machine to benefit NYC restaurants

February 11, 2021

Marla Aaron, a jewelry designer and East Harlem, New York resident, will take her jewelry vending machine to the streets of New York City for the first time as…

Coca-Cola Q4 2020 sales clipped by resurging COVID-19 lockdowns

February 10, 2021

Revenue declined 5% for the Coca Cola Co. in the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, 2020, dropping to $8.6 billion as a resurgence in the coronavirus drove renewed…

UNFI to carry Koios natural beverages

February 10, 2021

United Natural Foods Inc., which distributes organic, natural and specialty food in the U.S. and Canada, will carry Koios and Fit Soda functional beverages…

Vending machines will keep Valentine’s Day happy in Portland during COVID

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

When she had to close her restaurant's doors due to COVID-19, one entrepreneur installed vending machines to continue serving customers. The move has proved…

Coca-Cola introduces first 100% rPET bottle package

February 9, 2021

The Coca-Cola Co. has introduced its first package made from 100% rPET in the U.S., in a sippable portion size, according to a press release.

UK vending purchasing group grants Azkoyen equipment supplier award

February 9, 2021

The National Independent Vending Operators, a U.K. based purchasing group, has awarded Azkoyen Group its equipment supplier award for the sixth time since…

Mondelez launches collaborative to help new snack brands

February 9, 2021

SnackFutures, the Mondelēz International Inc. innovation and venture hub, has announced the launch of CoLab, a start-up engagement program for early-stage…

Aramark’s Q1 2021 revenue falls 35%, but sales, earnings beat analyst expectations

February 9, 2021

Aramark Corp.'s consolidated revenue fell 35% from $4.25 billion in the first quarter of 2020 to $2.7 billion in the quarter ending Jan. 1, 2021, according to…

Researchers envision self-service tech providing medical care

February 9, 2021

Will the pandemic jumpstart the use of AI in health assessment technology, including self service devices?

DoorDash acquires salad-making robot

February 9, 2021

Chowbotics, the creator of the Fresh Food Robot, is now part of the DoorDash team, according to blogs posted on both companies' websites.

Leading in the New Normal

As we settle into our new normal, there is a new set of rules to follow. You can no longer open the door and expect things to be “business as usual.” Research…

What did the Automat teach us about technology’s role in our lives?

by Steve Stollman — owner, www.theAutomat.com

The iconic Automat offered an early example of how automation can improve our everyday lives. It also raised some of the questions that bedevil a more…

Crochet enthusiast installs yarn vending machine

February 8, 2021

Crochet enthusiast Emani Outterbridge recently installed a yarn glassfront vending machine near Temple University, at 16th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue in…

Japanese coffee shop installs coffee bean vending machine

February 8, 2021

A coffee shop in Fukushima, Japan has installed a vending machine to sell coffee beans to help recover lost sales caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according…