Vending News & Media

Why touchless now drives self service

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Companies and customers alike have demanded more touchless options on account of the coronavirus pandemic. Technology providers have stepped up to the plate in…

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Retail Automated Concepts offers kiosks that verify age for regulatory compliance

December 23, 2020

Retail Automated Concepts, based in La Jolla, California, has developed an interactive kiosk to sell products that require regulatory compliance…

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Hong Kong installs vending machines to provide COVID-19 testing kits at rail stations

December 23, 2020

To facilitate the government's Enhanced Laboratory Surveillance Program for the public to access COVID-19 testing service with convenience, MTR Corp., a state…

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Guangzhou Micron Vending Technology introduces 'smart' vending machines

December 23, 2020

Guangzhou Micron Vending Technology Co. Ltd., based in Guanzhou, China has introduced its suite of "smart" vending machines. The company is both a manufacturer…

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Australian vending machine offers Wagyu beef

December 23, 2020

A vending machine called Easy Meat found at Austrilian shopping centers offers selections of Wagyu beef, according to an msn.com report. Offerings include a…

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How the second COVID relief bill benefits the self-service industry

December 22, 2020

The recently passed $900 billion COIVD relief bill includes several provisions that will help the self-service industry.

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How to drive ROI with self-service technology

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Panelists during a live event at the Self Service Innovation Summit addressed how to drive kiosk ROI with touchless solutions and an omnichannel strategy.

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Easy Ice introduces touchless ice dispensers

December 21, 2020

Easy Ice, a full-service ice machine service provider, has added touchless ice dispensers to its national leasing program inventory, according to a press…

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Food delivery service launching vegan vending service in Las Vegas

December 21, 2020

A Las Vegas-based food delivery service called Vintage Vegan Diner plans to introduce a 100% vegan vending machine in Las Vegas, according to an Instagram post.

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Nayax teams with Ksher to support Alipay, WeChat Pay , PromptPay in Thailand

December 21, 2020

Nayax, a provider of cashless payments for the unattended retail and self-serve markets, has teamed with Ksher, a payments integrator, to support PromptPay…

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Industry loses gumball pioneer Josef Schwarzli of Beaver Machine

December 18, 2020

Josef Schwarzli Josef Schwarzli, founder of Beaver Machine Corp., recently passed away, according to an email from the company. Schwarzli, who…

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Ferrero to acquire Eat Natural

December 18, 2020

The Ferrero Group, a global confectionery group, has agreed to acquire Eat Natural, a maker of cereal bars, toasted muesli and granola, according to a press…

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Coca-Cola to cut 2,200 jobs due to pandemic

December 18, 2020

The Coca-Cola Co. plans to cut 2,200 jobs globally, including 1,200 in the U.S., in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report in The Wall…

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Pepsi Cola tweet hints about possible ‘Pepsi Cocoa Cola’

December 18, 2020

Pepsi Cola has gained a lot of Twitter buzz over what could either be a new beverage or a publicity stunt: Pepsi "Cocoa Cola," which it announced on Twitter.

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Pandemic drives General Mills’ sales and earnings gains for Q2 2021

December 17, 2020

General Mills Inc. reported its net sales increased 7% from $4.4 billion in the second quarter of 2020 to $4.7 billion for the 2021 second quarter ended Nov.

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FreedomPay teams with Kount on fraud prevention

December 17, 2020

FreedomPay, a commerce payments platform, has introduced an identity trust solution built into its data-driven commerce platform, according to a press release.

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Study: Diet sodas as bad for the heart as regular

December 17, 2020

Consuming "diet" sodas and other beverages with artificial sweeteners is as bad for the heart as regular sodas, according to a study published in The Journal…

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Selecta to expand Smartfidge offering across Europe

December 17, 2020

Selecta Group B.V., Europe's largest route-based service provider for unattended retail locations, plans to expand its Smartfridge offer across its European…

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