Coca-Cola Ramps Up Recycling Efforts With Reverse Vending Machines

by Emily Jed

July 9, 2018

SEATTLE -- Coca-Cola Co. incentivized recycling at the 50th anniversary 2018 Special Olympics USA Games through reverse vending machines that let fans give…

AR Systems Develops Vending Machines For Global Movie Theme Park And Media Conglomerate

by Emily Jed

July 8, 2018

CORONA, CA -- AR Systems said it has created a collection of unique vending machines for a global media and theme park conglomerate. They are reportedly in…

OTI Readies 3000 Cashless Payment Systems For Japanese Market

by Emily Jed

July 8, 2018

ROSH PINNA, Israel -- On Track Innovations Ltd., a global provider of near field communication and cashless payment solutions, said it has received a purchase…

Five Star Food Service Support To Community Kitchen Exceeds 75000

by Emily Jed

July 4, 2018

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Five Star Food Service reported that since 2011, it has contributed more than $75,000.00 to the Chattanooga Community Kitchen in the…

Atos Implements Connected Cooler System For Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Co

by Emily Jed

July 2, 2018

PARIS -- Atos said it will provide end-to-end IoT services for the Coca-Cola Helenic Bottling Co. Connected Cooler program under a new multi-national contract…

Amazon Invites Entrepreneurs To Start Their Own Businesses Delivering Its Packages

by Emily Jed

July 1, 2018

SEATTLE -- Amazon has launched a new service that helps entrepreneurs build their own companies delivering Amazon packages. Amazon will take an active role in…

Generation Next Begins Fro-Yo Vender Deployment Inks 21M Master Franchise Agreement In Atlanta

by Emily Jed

July 1, 2018

SAN DIEGO -- Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc. said the first of its Reis & Irvy's frozen yogurt vending machines are now up and running across three…

NAMA Expands Fly-In Networking Educational Lineup

July 1, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association announced enhanced networking opportunities and education as participation for its annual…

NCVA Sets 2018 Membership Meet For Wrightsville Beach Jul 13-15

by Tim Sanford

June 28, 2018

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC The North Carolina Vending Association will hold its annual membership meeting at the Holiday Inn Resort here from July 13 through 1…

Coca-Cola Turkey Plays Up Summer Vibe On Cans With Thermochromic Color-Changing Inks

by Emily Jed

June 26, 2018

PHILADELPHIA -- Coca-Cola Turkey worked with Crown Holdings Inc. to use thermochromic inks to add color, function and fun to 10 new aluminum beverage can…

Oxigen Pacts With Unified Strategies Group To Expand Into Vending Channel

by Emily Jed

June 26, 2018

BEVERLY HILLS, CA -- Formula Four Beverages USA Inc. has signed a deal with Unified Strategies Group (USG) to expand distribution of its Oxigen water. The new…

Coca-Cola Canada Builds 85M Dairy Product Production Facility

by Emily Jed

June 20, 2018

TORONTO -- Coca-Cola Canada announced an $85 million investment to build a new production facility in Peterborough, Ontario. The facility will provide new…

Dow Chemical Creates New Foam Insulation For Refrigerated Beverage Machines

by Emily Jed

June 20, 2018

MIDLAND, MI -- Dow Chemical Co. said it has worked with an undisclosed vending machine manufacturer to create a new low-global-warming-potential polyurethane…

Juice-BX Completes Beta Testing Of New Phone Charging Stations

by Emily Jed

June 20, 2018

DALLAS, TX -- Juice-BX , a provider of charging stations for phones and other smart devices, said it has completed customer beta testing of the latest models…

Royal Vending Makes Portland Business Journals Fastest-Growing Company List

by Emily Jed

June 20, 2018

PORTLAND, OR -- Portland Business Journal has included Oregon's Royal Vending in its 100 Fastest Growing Companies list for the second year in a row. Royal…

Scannable Codes Give Beverage Cans Unique Identities

by Emily Jed

June 17, 2018

PHILADELPHIA -- Crown Bevcan Europe & Middle East is launching its CrownConnect technology in conjunction with Fact all-natural sparkling drink. Each can…

Blackboard Brings Contactless Student IDs To Apple Wallet For Campuses Nationwide

by Emily Jed

June 13, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC -- Blackboard is enhancing the student ID card experience with the ability to add a student ID to Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch. With…

Naked Fruit And Veggie Bars Hit The Market

by Emily Jed

June 12, 2018

PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo Foodservice is rolling out Naked Fruit, Nut & Veggie Bars, extending the brand beyond premium juices and smoothies for the first…

NAMA Announces New Hotel Alternative For 2018 Fly-In Participants

by Tim Sanford

June 11, 2018

CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association has announced the availability of a second hotel to participants in its annual legislative advocacy…

New Data Highlights Generational Differences In Use Of Peer-To-Peer Mobile Payment Apps

by Emily Jed

June 11, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC -- Use of peer-to-peer (P2P) mobile payment apps, such as PayPal and Venmo, vary significantly by generation, according to a new survey from the…