Chicago vending operation celebrates 20th anniversary, launches green initiative

August 28, 2023

Bottoms Up Vending, a Chicago based vending services company, celebrates its 20th anniversary by introducing a green initiative to demonstrate its commitment…

Fresh food machines slated for north Florida food deserts

August 27, 2023

Residents of the Frenchtown neighborhood in Tallahassee, Florida, will have access to fresh food at four vending machines provided by the Frenchtown…

Saudi Arabia licenses liquified petroleum gas vending machines

August 25, 2023

Consumers in need of liquified petroleum gas in Saudi Arabia will be able to purchase LPG cylinders at vending machines, according to a Saudi Gazette report.

Container recycling machine Sparklomats expands in Middle East

August 25, 2023

People in the Middle East can recycle beverage containers at Sparklomats' reverse vending machines, according to an Arabian Business report. The company has…

John B Sanfilippo lifts FY 2023 results despite Q4 declines

August 24, 2023

John B. Sanfilippo & Sons Inc. lifted its sales and earnings for full year 2023 despite fourth quarter declines, according to an earnings report.

Delaware bans Styrofoam containers for foodservice

August 24, 2023

Delaware Gov. John Carney has signed a ban on polystyrene (known as Styrofoam) containers in restaurants, making Delaware the 11th state to enact the ban…

Baby supplies machines emerge in Florida

August 24, 2023

Parents finding themselves in need of baby supplies will be in luck at the Glazer Children's Museum in Tampa, Florida and Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel…

PepsiCo Beverages North America opens Idaho distribution facility

August 24, 2023

PepsiCo Beverages North America has opened a 109,000-square-foot distribution facility in Boise, Idaho, according to a press release.

Bridgford Foods reports Q3 2023 sales, earnings declines

August 23, 2023

Bridgford Foods Corp.'s Q3 2023 quarterly sales and earnings took a hit driven by inflation's impact on consumer demand, according to a Form 10-Q filing.

Malaysia explores medicine vending machines for housing projects

August 23, 2023

Malaysia officials are considering the installation of vending machines to dispense medication in government housing projects, according to a report in The…

TikTok video shows Walmart worker snagging free snacks from vending machine

August 23, 2023

A TikToker named quedizzlee Que has shared a video of a Walmart worker snagging candy from a glassfront snack machine using a measuring tape.

Hot meals score high at SUNY Delhi campus vending

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The foodservice auxiliary at SUNY Delhi has found today's vending technology is able to deliver the quality variety and price points students are looking for…

Hershey to close Dots Pretzels North Dakota plant

August 22, 2023

The Hershey Co. will close its Velva, North Dakota facility that produces Dot's Pretzels, affecting 27 employees, according to an inforum.com report.

Cantaloupe names AVS Companies an official parts, equipment distributor

August 22, 2023

Cantaloupe Inc., a software and payments company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the unattended retail market, has named AVS Companies, the…

Thinking about adding self service? Don’t miss this ICX Summit session

August 22, 2023

Customers want to take control of their interactions more than ever and are opting for self service in nearly every possible venue. Fortunately, businesses and…

Flowers Foods names Varnedoe, Thomas to top management roles

August 21, 2023

Heeth Varnedoe Flowers Foods Inc., which owns the Mrs. Freshley's, Tastykake, Nature's Own and other consumer brands, has promoted Heeth Varnedoe to…

US Foods expands Renzi Foodservice facility

August 21, 2023

U.S. Foods Corp. has begun an expansion project of its recently acquired 110,000-square-foot Renzi Foodservice distribution center in Watertown, New York…

Splash Beverage signs 3 distributor agreements

August 21, 2023

Splash Beverage, a portfolio company of beverage brands, has entered new or expanded distribution agreements with Chicago's Lakeshore Beverage, Mississippi's…

3 myths about accepting cash at self service

Enabling cash acceptance at self service machines reduces wait times and therefore maximizes revenue while also reducing labor needs and operating costs.

Aramark moves ahead with uniform services spinoff

August 21, 2023

Aramark Corp. has filed a Form 10 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its previously announced spin-off…