Vending News & Media

Massachusetts pulls single-use plastic bottles from state agencies

September 25, 2023

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order that bans all state agencies from purchasing single-use plastic bottles, the first such state law in…

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Palmer Brown to succeed Gary Green as Compass North America CEO

September 22, 2023

Gary Green Gary Green has announced his retirement as CEO of Compass North America after 37 years with the company.

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NAMA opposes IRS employee retention tax credit suspension

September 22, 2023

The National Automatic Merchandising Association recently led a coalition of employer organizations in advising the Internal Revenue Service and the Department…

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Keurig Dr Pepper names Mondelēz veteran Tim Cofer to succeed CEO

September 21, 2023

Tim Cofer Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. has named Tim Cofer as chief operating officer, reporting to Bob Gamgort, chairman and CEO as a step in the…

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VendGenie partners with uVending to expand placements

September 21, 2023

VendGenie, a subsidiary of Galexxy Holdings Inc., has expanded its supply and lease agreement with Delta 88 LLC and its associated company, uVending, a vending…

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Gordon Food Service Canada names Toast preferred POS partner

September 20, 2023

Gordon Food Service, a Wyoming, Michigan-based warehouse foodservice distributor, has named Toast Inc., provider of a digital platform built for restaurants…

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General Mills boosts Q1 2024 sales on pricing, suffers earnings drop

September 20, 2023

General Mills Inc. lifted its Q1 2024 sales boosted by higher pricing but suffered an earnings decline, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:

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Southco launches wireless access system for latches

September 20, 2023

Southco Inc., a provider of engineered access solutions, has launched a wireless access system featuring the Keypanion app, an app that lets users wirelessly…

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Hershey taps Amazon’s Deepak Bhatia as its first CTO

September 19, 2023

Deepak Bhatia The Hershey Co. has named Deepak Bhatia as its first chief technology officer and newest member of its executive committee, according…

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GS Foods Group acquires Lamm Food Service

September 18, 2023

GS Foods Group Inc., a foodservice distributor owned by affiliates of Highview Capital LLC and A&M Capital Partners, has acquired Lamm Food Service, a…

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Australia tech firm deploys BYO bottle machines to reduce plastic bottles

September 18, 2023

Refilled, a Sydney, Australia-based climate tech start-up, has placed its bring-your-own bottle machines at The University of Technology Sydney and The…

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John Stossel slams Philadelphia soda tax

September 18, 2023

John Stossel, a commentator who frequently criticizes government initiatives, has slammed the soda tax that Philadelphia lawmakers enacted five years ago…

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Baguette vending machines take hold in France

September 18, 2023

Baguette vending machines have been popping up in small towns in France, according to an msn.com report.

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New York to ban tobacco in vending machines in state government buildings

September 18, 2023

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a law (A1025/S50) to ban tobacco sales in vending machines in New York State buildings, according to a press release.

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Massachusetts lawmakers seek tax on sugary drinks

September 18, 2023

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering an excise tax on sugary drinks, according to the NAMA weekly legislative roundup. Bills have been introduced to both…

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India state to deploy cloth bag vending machines to reduce plastic use

September 18, 2023

To encourage consumers to use reusable cloth bags rather than single-use plastic bags, the Odisha State Pollution Control Board in Odisha, India will install…

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How fast will technology change snack vending?

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

The future technologies of snack vending machines aren’t just going to impact the consumer side of the experience, they’re also likely to impact the way…

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Golden State Foods names Cameron Smith general counsel

September 15, 2023

Cameron Smith Golden State Foods, a warehouse product supplier to the foodservice and retail industries, has named Cameron Smith as deputy general…

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Bake Xpress machine secures full UL, CSA certifications

September 14, 2023

LBX Food Robotics has announced that its Bake Xpress hot food kiosk has met the requirements for full Underwriter's Laboratory certification for U.S. markets…

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Atlanta installs free COVID testing kiosks

September 14, 2023

Atlanta residents and visitors can access COVID-19 PCR testing kits at self-serve kiosks under a partnership between the city, the Georgia Department of Public…

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