Berkshire Food Gives 1000 ePort Order To USA Technologies Inc

MALVERN, PA -- USA Technologies Inc. said Berkshire Food Inc., a Canteen Vending franchise based in Danbury, CT, is widening its cashless footprint with 1,00…

Five Star Soars Past 750 Micromarkets With 100 More Coming Soon

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Five Star Food Service , a Canteen Vending franchise based here, said it is growing its micromarket line of business at its fastest pace…

Frito-Lay Growth Offsets Beverage Slump In PepsiCos Third Quarter

PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo Inc.'s profit climbed in the third quarter despite a drop in demand for its beverages in the United States, thanks to a surge in sales…

Immersive Disney Institute Experience Highlights Executive Forum Dec6-8 Orlando FL

by Emily Jed

CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association's Executive Forum , will take place Dec. 6-8 at the Four Seasons Orlando. Geared exclusively toward…

Mrs Freshleys Unveils Emoji-Iced Creme-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

THOMASVILLE, GA -- Now available from Mrs. Freshley's are Emoji cupcakes, designed to entertain cupcake-lovers who make use of the popular symbols in their…

Slim Jim Grows Up With New Premium Smoked Sticks

CHICAGO -- Conagra Brands Inc. is introducing Slim Jim Premium Smoked Sticks featuring premium cuts of grass-fed beef or pork with contemporary flavors. The…

U-Vend Partners With Ice Cream Exchange To Develop Sports-Themed Novelties

SANTA MONICA, CA -- U-Vend Inc. said it has entered into a manufacturing agreement with the Ice Cream Exchange , which will develop, produce and package its…

Three Easy Ways To Get More Calls From Your Vending Companys Website

When you think about it, your website is at the core of all your marketing efforts. Whether you're investing in Google AdWords, search engine optimization…

365 Retail Markets Reaches Wireless Milestone With OptConnect

by Emily Jed

October 9, 2017

KAYSVILLE, UT -– OptConnect Managed Wireless Solutions said that in fewer than 18 months, 365 Retail Markets has connected more than 5,000 OptConnect cellular…

AVS Cos Relocates Its Minnesota Office From Bloomington To Burnsville

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

October 9, 2017

BURNSVILLE, MN -- AVS Cos. reports that its Minnesota branch commenced operations at a new office on Monday, Oct. 9. It's located at 1166 E. Cliff Rd.…

SandenVendo Vending Machines Now Available With Environmentally Friendly Hydrocarbon Refrigeration Systems

October 9, 2017

DALLAS -- SandenVendo America said its full range of refrigerated vending machines in North America is now available charged with environmentally friendly R29…

EVA Details UNESDA Policy Of Nixing Sugared Soft Drinks In European Union Schools

by Tim Sanford

BRUSSELS -- The European Vending Association has summarized the effect on the vending industry of the recent decision by the Union of European Soft Drink…

Parlevel Releases Smart Routing Tool Hosts Webinar Oct 5 At 7 PM CDT To Describe Benefits

October 4, 2017

SAN ANTONIO, TX -- Parlevel Systems has released Smart Routing, a tool that enables vending operators to plan customized-dynamic routes, schedule them…

Coke Consolidated Acquires And Exchanges Distribution Territories And Manufacturing Facilities

by Emily Jed

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated said it has acquired distribution territories and manufacturing facilities from Coca-Cola Co. and Coke…

Millennial Vending Industry Executives Offer Generational Perspective On Workplace Evolution

by Emily Jed

Young vending industry executives are offering insight into the changing workplace model as their millennial peers move into leadership roles in the business…

Upstate Networks Debuts 3 Raspberry Pi-Based Vending Peripherals

by Tim Sanford

UTICA, NY -- New from Upstate Networks are three adapters designed to equip conventional vending machines and payment systems for new uses. All three are based…

European Vending Giant Selecta Group To Acquire Italys Gruppo Argenta

by Emily Jed

CHAM, Switzerland -- Selecta Group B.V. said an entity controlled by KKR, its majority shareholder, has entered into an agreement to acquire Gruppo Argenta…

Acceo And Desjardins Group Bring Unattended Contactless Solution To Canada

by Emily Jed

MONTREAL -- Payment processor Acceo Solutions Inc. and payment solution provider Desjardins Group are bringing unattended contactless payment to Canada through…

EVA Publishes Latest Report On Vending And Office Coffee Service Performance In Europe

by Tim Sanford

BRUSSELS -- Now available from the European Vending Association is the association's latest detailed survey of the vending and office coffee service industry…

Coca-Cola Co Provides Additional Relief To Disaster-Stricken Communities In Latin America And Caribbean

by Emily Jed

September 27, 2017

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola Co., its Mexico and Latin Center business units, and its philanthropic arm, the Coca-Cola Foundatio n, pledged additional financial…