Vending News & Media

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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ICXA honors 5 Elevate Award winners at annual summit

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Interactive Customer Service Association announced winners of the 2023 Elevate Awards Tuesday evening during the annual summit in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Farmer Brothers reports Q4, FY 2023 sales gains, earnings declines

September 13, 2023

Farmer Brothers Co., a national coffee roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and culinary products, reported sales gains and earnings declines for…

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TikTok influencer slams cake vending machines, stirs controversy

September 13, 2023

TikTok influencer VegasStarfish has slammed Carlo's Bake Shop, a cake vending machine, as a scam on a video that has drawn 6,280 comments and controversy…

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Sept 22: Early bird registration ends for Self-Service Innovation Summit, awards nominations

September 13, 2023

Early bird registration for the Self-Service Innovation Summit ends next Friday, the same day nominations are due for the Automation & Self-Service Awards.

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Danone launches energy efficient facility in South Africa

September 13, 2023

Danone, a Paris-based global provider of dairy and plant-based products, waters and nutrition, has launched a combined heat and power facility and microgrid…

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Korea food company to offer Yo-Kai vending machines

September 12, 2023

Puluone Co. Ltd., a Seoul, South Korea-based producer of plant based foods, has introduced its Robot Chef machine that cooks hot food on demand after signing…

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Sargento Foods names 3 executives

September 12, 2023

Erin Price Sargento Foods Inc., a Plymouth, Wisconsin-based snack and cheese manufacturer, has appointed three executives, according to a press…

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Utility Trailer Manufacturing teams with Schmitz Cargobull on transportation units

September 12, 2023

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. LLC has teamed with European trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull Corp. to introduce state-of-the-art transport…

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Nestlé to acquire Brazil chocolate maker

September 11, 2023

Nestlé S.A. has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Grupo CRM, a Brazil chocolate provider, according to a press release. Grupo CRM operates a…

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Kellogg board approves separation into 2 companies

September 11, 2023

Kellogg Co.'s board of directors has approved the previously announced separation into two independent, publicly traded companies, Kellanova and WK Kellogg…

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