Brand Vending Products teams with Concord Confections, Tootsie Brands on hygienic dispensing capsules

June 5, 2020

Brand Vending Products LLC, a provider to the toy and vending industry for over 24 years, is teaming with Concord Confections and Tootsie Brands in North…

Navigating COVID-19: Pandemic continues to challenge convenience services

COVID-19 continues to dominate news in the convenience services industry. This week, Vending Times took a look at how a fast casual restaurant chain…

National Fleet Products introduces portable, vehicle mounted hand washing stations

June 4, 2020

National Fleet Products, a source for aftermarket accessories for commercial vehicles, announced the introduction of its new portable and vehicle-mounted…

Avery Dennison introduces hand scanner for foodworker sanitation

June 4, 2020

The PathSpot hand scanner by Avery Dennison offers a data collection device that uses visible light fluorescence spectroscopy to instantly detect invisible…

Senate approves bill to ease restrictions on emergency small business loans

June 4, 2020

The U.S. Senate passed a bill Wednesday to ease restrictions on emergency small business loans to prevent mass layoffs during the coronavirus pandemic, sending…

'Smart fridge' vending helps build fast casual restaurant brand, offers a convenient alternative

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

After testing a "smart fridge" last year, Coolgreens established a division that includes a marketing staff and service organization. The alternative service…

Snack index: snacking remains important, but COVID-19 changes buying habits

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The majority of Americans are trying new snacks during the pandemic, with variety and convenience helping in how they make their snack choices, according to…

PepsiCo names Wern-Yuen Tan CEO of Asia, Australia and New Zealand

June 3, 2020

Wern-Yuen Tan PepsiCo, Inc. has named Wern-Yuen Tan CEO of Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and China, overseeing all of PepsiCo's operations in…

Butcher shop uses vending machine to sell meat 24/7

June 3, 2020

McCann's Local Meats, a butcher shop in Rochester, New York, has installed a vending machine to dispense raw and cooked meat as a way for customers to buy meat…

NAMA clarifies New York law on reopening essential services

June 3, 2020

A New York state law for reopening non-essential businesses only applies to offices, auto dealers and commercial building management, according to Wes Fisher…

Berna of California Canteen grabs supervisory management certificate

June 3, 2020

William Berna William Berna, a route supervisor and customer service manager of Canteen of Coastal California, has been selected as the winner of a…

Selecta reports 12.3% revenue drop due to COVID-19, names new leadership

June 2, 2020

Selecta, Europe's largest vending services provider, reported revenue decreased by 12.3% to €358.1 million ($400.2 million) for first quarter, compared to…

Coca-Cola Consolidated to build new Indiana facility

June 2, 2020

Coca-Cola Consolidated, the nation's largest Coca-Cola bottler, plans to invest $55 million to build a new 400,000-square-foot plant in Whitestown, Indiana…

Ferrero USA to open distribution center, add 250 jobs in Georgia

June 2, 2020

Ferrero USA, Inc. has announced the opening of a new distribution center in McDonough, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, according to a press release. The newly…

Coke bottlers produce test materials for COVID-19 kits

June 2, 2020

Southeastern Container, a PET preform and bottle manufacturing cooperative funded and managed by a group of Coca-Cola bottlers, has begun producing test tubes…

Why the post COVID-19 era will drive intelligent vending, micro markets and beyond

by Udi Wiesner

With post COVID-19 market trends emerging, including the desire for more healthy food, sanitary and public safety, we can expect major growth in the demand for…

NAMA calls on New York State to clarify guidance for reopening breakrooms

June 1, 2020

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has asked the State of New York to revise its interim guidance on safe breakroom reopening and has asked its…

Countertop, touch-free venders dispense gum via text command

June 1, 2020

Liquid Core Gum Co. has begun installing devices at retail locations in the greater Denver area that dispense Apollo Energy Gum, Golf Gum and Synapse CBD Gum…

Are touchscreens worth it during COVID-19?

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

As the world continues to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, customers are starting to change their habits, especially when it comes to germs and touching surfaces.

KKR expected to inject funds into Selecta in face of COVID-19 losses

May 29, 2020

KKR, a buyout group, is preparing to invest in Swiss vending machine company Selecta, which faces a loss of business due to the coronavirus crisis, four…