Vending News & Media
Cantaloupe to be acquired by 365 Retail Markets in $848M deal
June 16, 2025
Cantaloupe Inc., a technology company specializing in self-service commerce, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by unattended retail…
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Oklahoma to relaunch naloxone vending machine program with different strategy
June 16, 2025
Oklahoma's mental health agency is relaunching its naloxone vending machine initiative, shifting responsibility for stocking the machines to local community…
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What’s new in candy? Celebrate National Candy Month with these 2025 releases
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
These 10 new candies are among the most buzzworthy (and potentially bestselling) products to watch.
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VenHub debuts AI-powered smart store at LAX/Metro Transit Center
June 13, 2025
VenHub Global, Inc. has launched a 24/7, fully autonomous retail store at the LAX/Metro Transit Center. The AI-powered "Smart Store" aims to provide travelers…
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Digi targets retail waste with bulk shopping innovation
June 12, 2025
Retail solutions provider DIGI featured its zero-waste bulk shopping system, "Combo," at the NRF APAC. The showcase was part of the company's "Grow with Green…
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Georgia sheriff's office installs naloxone vending machine in detention center
June 10, 2025
In an initiative to combat the opioid crisis, the Newton County Sheriff's Office has installed the first Naloxone vending machine in a Georgia law enforcement…
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U.S. convenience services industry generates $40B in economic impact, report finds
June 10, 2025
The U.S. convenience services industry, encompassing vending, micro-markets, office coffee and pantry services, produces a $40.04 billion annual economic…
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Arca Continental acquires US vending firm Imperial
June 9, 2025
Arca Continental, the Mexico-based Coca-Cola bottler and snack producer, will acquire Imperial, a vending business based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, according to a…
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Coca-Cola United opens sales center in Auburn
June 6, 2025
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United held a grand opening Wednesday for its sales center and warehouse in Auburn. The company invested $18 million in the…
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J.M. Smucker Co. to close Indianapolis Hostess plant by early 2026
June 5, 2025
The J.M. Smucker Co. plans to close its manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, which produces items for the company's Hostess brand, according to a…
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Dr Pepper re-releases Creamy Coconut flavor for summer
June 5, 2025
Dr Pepper's Creamy Coconut flavor has returned to store shelves for the summer season, according to an MSN report. First introduced last spring, the beverage…
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Ponca Tribe of Nebraska launches vending machines with lifesaving supplies
June 4, 2025
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is installing specialized vending machines at its health centers, stocked not with food, but with free, potentially life-saving…
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Hershey Chocolate founder's story gets Hollywood movie treatment
June 3, 2025
The early history of the Hershey Company and its founder, Milton Hershey, is set for a big-screen adaptation, with filming currently underway, according to a…
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Judge dismisses Flamin' Hot Cheetos invention lawsuit, cites lack of factual support
June 3, 2025
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Richard Montañez, who claimed to be the inventor of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, against Frito-Lay and its parent…
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Global chocolate market to reach $172.89B by 2030, fueled by AI personalization
June 2, 2025
The global chocolate market is projected to grow from approximately $130.72 billion in 2024 to $172.89 billion by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth…
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Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires Heart of Georgia Vending
May 28, 2025
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired Heart of Georgia Vending, a Georgia-based vending services company. The transaction marks the third acquisition for…
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UK farm vending machine rejected given rural impact
May 28, 2025
A fruit farm's popular vending machine operation faces an uncertain future after local planning authorities in Wokingham, England, denied its application for…
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Farmer's Fridge to offer fresh meals on select Delta flights from LAX
May 27, 2025
Farmer's Fridge, known for its fresh, machine-vended meals, is partnering with Delta Air Lines to offer a selection of its chef-curated items on select…
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PepsiCo modifies sustainability targets to bolster long-term business strategy
May 23, 2025
PepsiCo has refined its pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) sustainability goals covering climate, packaging, agriculture and water, according to a press release.
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Study links taurine, amino acid in energy drinks to leukemia growth
May 23, 2025
A recent study from the University of Rochester's Wilmot Cancer Institute has linked taurine, an amino acid naturally produced by the body and a common…
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