Vending News & Media
Sodexo to offshore back office work to India, cut 80 jobs
October 23, 2023
Sodexo, a Paris-based global foodservice contractor, will offshore work from its financial back office in Cheektowaga, New York to a Mumbai, India facility…
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Stellar Snacks to invest $137M in Louisville facility, add 350 jobs
October 23, 2023
Stellar Snacks, a pretzel manufacturer, will invest $137 million and create 350 full-time jobs over the next 10 years in west Louisville, Kentucky, the single…
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Why are vending machines always the bad guys on the silver screen?
by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending
Ever wonder why movies and TV always depict vending machines in a negative light? A veteran operator offers some insight, and the hope that things could change.
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California cracks down on catalytic converter theft
October 23, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill to prevent catalytic converter theft, according to a yourcentralvalley.com report.
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Ferrara Candy to acquire Jelly Belly Candy
October 23, 2023
Ferrara Candy Co. has agreed to acquire Jelly Belly Candy Co. through CTH Invest, a Ferrarra holding company, according to a press release. Financial terms of…
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UK farm cooperative pilots milk vending machines at retail
October 23, 2023
Golden Hooves, part of the U.K. farmer cooperative First Milk, has installed its milk vending machines at the SPAR Market store in Nunney, according to a…
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Sysco breaks ground on Arizona distribution facility, to add 257 jobs
October 20, 2023
Sysco Corp. recently broke ground on a 353,600-square-foot distribution facility, Sysco Arizona East, in Mesa, Arizona, according to a press release.
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Nestle closes Israel production facility, reports 9-month sales dip
October 20, 2023
Nestle SA has temporarily shut down its Israel production facility in response to Mideast tensions and has reported a 0.4% sales decline for the first nine…
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California town installs library vending machines
October 20, 2023
Library patrons in Altadena, California will be able to access materials at two recently installed book vending machines, according to a pasadenanow.com report.
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Keurig Dr Pepper to invest $100M in South Carolina roasting/manufacturing facility, add 250 jobs
October 19, 2023
Keurig Dr Pepper, a producer of hot and cold beverages, will invest $100 million in addition to the $380 million previously invested in its coffee roasting and…
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What’s hot with self service innovation? Don’t miss December Summit
October 18, 2023
In the ever-changing world of self service, innovations such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and 5G telemetry are just some of the technologies…
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UK hospital installs phone charger vending machine
October 18, 2023
Southampton General Hospital in the U.K. has installed a phone charger vending machine allowing patients, visitors and staff to keep their phones charged…
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North Carolina farm installs bulk corn vending machine
October 18, 2023
A farmer in Creeksville, North Carolina, has installed a bulk corn dispensing vending machine in nearby Jackson that allows customers to buy up to 20 pounds of…
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Ireland meat producer debuts branded hot food vending machine
October 18, 2023
Kepak, an Ireland-based producer of meat brands, has introduced its Hot Vend Kiosk, a Kepak-branded machine from Automated Retail Technologies, maker of the…
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How tech pushes self service to pivot faster
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
A panel of industry experts convened to discuss strategies for businesses during this year’s Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Charlotte, North…
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Mars to expand Virginia headquarters
October 17, 2023
Mars Inc. is planning to expand its McLean, Virginia, headquarters by close to 50,000 square feet, according to an ffxnow.com report.
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Winston Foodservice names customer care manager
October 17, 2023
Rachel Wagner (Image: Winston Foodservice) Winston Foodservice, a commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer, has hired Rachel Wagner as customer…
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Vend IT updates vending management app
October 17, 2023
Vend IT, an Alberta, Canada-based provider of vending management software, introduced version 2.0 of its vending machine management app, according to a company…
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Japanese tire lot becomes vending machine tourist attraction
October 17, 2023
A used tire lot in Japan has become a tourist attraction for its collection of old vending machines, most of which are still working, according to a report in…
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Aramark taps Sasha Day to head Aramark Destinations
October 16, 2023
Photos: Aramark Corp. Aramark Corp. has promoted Sasha Day from chief product officer of Collegiate Hospitality to president and CEO of Aramark…
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