Vending News & Media

AVS names customer service manager for AVS Connect

January 18, 2024

Erika Zachacki (Photo: LinkedIn) AVS Companies, an Elk Grove Village, Illinois-based distributor of vending and amusement equipment, has…

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Flowers Foods taps PepsiCo’s James Simms as EVP/DSD

January 17, 2024

James Simms (Photo: Flowers Foods Inc.) Flowers Foods Inc. has named James Simms executive vice president of direct store distribution sales…

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Westrock Coffee completes $70M Arkansas production/distribution center

January 17, 2024

The Westrock Coffee production and distribution center in Conway, Arkansas has been completed, according to a press release.

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Houston’s Shop X to feature ‘Gachapon’ toy capsule machines

January 17, 2024

Shop X, a "micro village" featuring retail brands as part of the Post Houston downtown shopping complex in Houston, features Gachapon vending machines found in…

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Coke launches leadership training lab

January 17, 2024

The Coca-Cola Company has created the Coca-Cola Leader Lab, a people-centric leadership program that addresses attracting, developing and retaining an engaged…

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Hollywood apartment seeks alcohol vending machines

January 17, 2024

The owner of a Hollywood, California, apartment complex, Sentral at Inspire Hollywood, has applied for a permit to install two vending machines offering…

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Vistar to carry Yerbaé energy beverages

January 17, 2024

Vistar, the nationwide wholesale food distributor for vending machines and micro markets, will carry Yerbaé Brands Corp.'s 12-ounce plant-based energy drinks…

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Coca-Cola India teams with Reliance Retail on container recycling

January 17, 2024

Coca-Cola India and India's largest retailer, Reliance Retail, have launched a sustainability initiative for PET container recycling through reverse vending…

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BBC: Self-checkout has failed

January 16, 2024

The BBC has joined the media chorus citing the poor performance of self checkout retail kiosks.

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Study: soda taxes cut sugar consumption

January 16, 2024

Soda taxes do in fact raise prices and result in lower sales, according to a recent study published in the journal JAMA Health Forum, reported by…

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Tech24 teams with Total Tech Corp.

January 16, 2024

Tech24, a provider of commercial foodservice equipment repair and maintenance, has partnered with Total Tech Corp., a provider of commercial kitchen equipment…

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Mississippi college installs vending machine offering free food, supplies for students

January 15, 2024

Students at Mississippi State University in need of food, school supplies and hygiene products will be able to access these items free of charge from a vending…

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Danone to close yogurt plant in Spain

January 15, 2024

Danone S.A., a Paris-based global provider of dairy and plant-based products, waters and nutrition, will close its yogurt factory in Parets del Vallès, Spain…

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Cold drink machines: The year-round workplace solution!

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

From quenching thirst in summer to providing warmth in winter, these machines remain unsung heroes, contributing not just to employee satisfaction but also to…

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Narcan machines arrive in California county

January 15, 2024

Nalaxone, which reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, will be available for free in vending machines at three Stockton, California, locations: the Public…

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Tesco Ireland to deploy 170 reverse vending machines for beverage recycling

January 15, 2024

Tesco Ireland has invested €15 million ($16.45 million) in reverse vending machines for its 170 stores as the country begins its deposit return scheme on Feb.

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NCR digital consumer index: self checkout keeps gaining traction

January 15, 2024

Self checkout continues to gain traction with consumers, according to the first Digital Commerce Index from NCR Voyix Corp. Highlights from a press release…

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Mini Melts secures private investment

January 14, 2024

Altamont Capital Partners, a private investment firm, has invested an undisclosed sum in Mini Melts USA LLC, a provider of beaded, single- and bulk-serve…

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Mars to build $237M Natures Bakery facility in Utah, add 190 jobs

January 12, 2024

Mars Inc. will invest $237 million in a 339,000-square-foot baking facility for Nature's Bakery in Salt Lake City and add more than 190 jobs, according to a…

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Sodexo North America names CFO

January 11, 2024

Rohit Bahety (Photo: Sodexo North America) Sodexo North America has promoted Rohit Bahety from CFO of the campus and government division to CFO…

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