Vending News & Media

New research questions soda tax effectiveness on obesity

February 9, 2024

While a number of health experts have claimed soda taxes help reduce obesity, researchers at Knowable Magazine have completed a study that questions this…

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Ball State University celebrates National Pizza Day with robotic pizza machine

February 9, 2024

To celebrate National Pizza Day, Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, is offering free pizza samples from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. from…

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DK Technologies intros updated ‘FountainBob’ post-mix beverage dispenser controller

February 9, 2024

DK Technologies Inc., an engineering firm, has introduced its FB2000 dispensing machine controller to allow post-mix beverage dispensing for beverage machines…

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Tyson Foods lifts Q1 2024 sales, earnings fall

February 8, 2024

Tyson Foods Inc. lifted its Q1 2024 sales but suffered an earnings dip against the prior year period, according to an earnings report.

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Hershey reports mixed Q4 2023 results, misses analyst expectations

February 8, 2024

The Hershey Co. reported an income decline despite a slight sale gain for Q4 2023 compared to the prior year quarter, according to an earnings report.

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Aramark reports Q1 2024 earnings dip on revenue gain, surpasses expectations

February 7, 2024

Aramark Corp. lifted its Q1 2024 revenue over the prior year period, while earnings declined, according to a press release. Highlights include:

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Performance Food Group lifts Q2 2024 results, surpasses expectations

February 7, 2024

Performance Food Group Inc., which owns Vistar Corp., the nationwide vending product warehouse distributor, lifted its sales and earnings for Q2 2024 over the…

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Farmer Brothers names John Moore president/CEO

February 7, 2024

John Moore (Image: LinkedIn) Farmer Brothers, a roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and allied products, has named John Moore as…

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Shawn O’Grady to retire from General Mills North America Foodservice

February 7, 2024

Shawn O'Grady (Image: LinkedIn) Shawn O'Grady, group president, North America Foodservice at General Mills Inc., will retire from the company…

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OptConnect acquires M2M DataGlobal

February 7, 2024

OptConnect, a managed wireless services provider, has acquired Santiago, Chile-based M2M DataGlobal, an IoT provider, for an undisclosed sum, according to a…

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Wisconsin dispensary installs self-serve cannabis kiosks

February 7, 2024

Visitors to Ethereal Gold Dispensary in Waukesha, Wisconsin, can use an automated self-serve kiosk to buy cannabis and mushroom products that are legal in…

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Sugar Foods taps Coca-Cola Icecek’s Andriy Avramko as CFO

February 6, 2024

Sugar Foods Corp., serving foodservice, grocery, retail and restaurant brands, has named Andriy Avramenko as chief financial officer effective immediately…

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Idaho entrepreneur launches Pokémon card/sticker machine

February 6, 2024

A Rexburg, Idaho, man has created a dedicated Pokémon vending machine using a bulk card/sticker machine that accepts coins, according to an eastidahonews.com…

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Harm reduction supply machines expand in New York State

February 6, 2024

A New York health organization has deployed harm reduction supply vending machines across 12 locations in the state, according to the MATTERS (Medication for…

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J&J Snack Foods lifts Q1 2024 earnings despite sales dip

February 6, 2024

J&J Snack Foods Corp. lifted its Q1 2024 earnings against declining sales over the prior year period, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:

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Sodexo acquires Five Star Food Services in Texas

February 5, 2024

Sodexo's InReach has acquired Five Star Food Services headquartered in Stafford, Texas, near Houston, according to a press release. Terms of the acquisition…

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New York lawmakers seek tax, safety labels for sugary drinks

February 5, 2024

New York state lawmakers have reintroduced two bills that will increase the cost of sugary beverages, according to the National Automatic Merchandising…

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UK study finds vending helps distribute sexual infection test kits

February 5, 2024

Vending machines offering self-test kits for sexually transmitted infections have proven helpful in reaching young people, according to a U.K. study reported…

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Keurig teams with Lavazza on Canadian brand K-Cup

February 2, 2024

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. has expanded its partnership with Lavazza Group to provide wider sales and distribution of Lavazza K-Cup pods and the introduction of the…

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PepsiCo Beverages opens Wisconsin warehouse

February 2, 2024

PepsiCo Beverages North America has opened a 150,000-square-foot warehouse in Lisbon, Wisconsin, a regional hub with more than 260 employees, according to a…

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