Vending News & Media

Limited-time White Peach Red Bull summer edition now available

April 29, 2025

Red Bull has introduced its Red Bull Summer Edition 2025, featuring a White Peach flavor with hints of citrus peel and floral notes. The limited-time offering…

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Honolulu considers banning small plastic bottles in city vending machines

April 28, 2025

The Honolulu City Council is considering Bill 18, a measure that would prohibit the sale of single-use plastic bottles of one liter or less in vending machines…

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Lebanon Family Health Services launches self-service medical supply kiosk

April 28, 2025

Lebanon Family Health Services in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, launched a 24/7 self-service health kiosk, located outside their Cumberland Street facility. The…

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Coca-Cola to close Napa bottling plant, 135 jobs affected

April 25, 2025

Coca-Cola will permanently close its bottling plant in American Canyon, Napa County, by June 30, impacting 135 jobs, according to a San Francisco Chronicle…

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Ottumwa Keurig Dr. Pepper workers, Teamsters reach agreement, end strike

April 25, 2025

Following a 12-day strike, Teamsters Local 238 has announced a victory in securing a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with Keurig Dr Pepper for…

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Cashless payments dominate self-service retail, Cantaloupe report finds

April 24, 2025

A report from Cantaloupe, Inc. indicates a significant shift towards cashless payments in self-service retail. The company's 2025 Micropayment Trends Report…

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Swire Coca-Cola refurbishes soda vending machines for sustainability

April 23, 2025

Swire Coca-Cola is implementing a sustainability initiative at its Draper, Utah facility by refurbishing used soda machines, fountains and coolers.

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Hershey opens Reese's chocolate processing plant in Pennsylvania

April 22, 2025

The Hershey Company has opened its Reese's chocolate processing facility at its headquarters in Hershey, Pennsylvania, according to a Food Business News report.

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University of Arkansas installs free Narcan, fentanyl prevention vending machine

April 21, 2025

The University of Arkansas has installed a vending machine on its Fayetteville campus that dispenses free Narcan and fentanyl overdose prevention kits, along…

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Tokyo vending machine offers fresh salads with AI price adjustments

April 21, 2025

A vending machine in Tokyo, dubbed "Salad Stand," is offering fresh salads, juices and fruit granola, highlighting Japan's innovative approach to vending…

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Self-service is evolving: Say hello to the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show!

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Self-Service Innovation Summit is now the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show (ARKI), an event focused on the future of automated retail, December…

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Smart vending machines offering free healthcare essentials launched at Winnipeg Hospital

April 18, 2025

A public health initiative is expanding access to healthcare essentials with the installation of smart vending machines at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg…

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Reese's expands lineup with Filled Pretzels

April 18, 2025

Reese's, the top-selling candy franchise in the U.S., has launched Reese's Filled Pretzels. The snack features a peanut butter filling encased in a crunchy…

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Lock America co-Founder and CEO Frank Minnella passes away

April 18, 2025

Lock America has announced the passing of its co-Founder and CEO, Frank Minnella.

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Whitehall man arrested for vending machine damage, theft

April 17, 2025

Eric Prosser, 33, of Whitehall, New York, has been arrested by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, according to a CBS 6 Albany report. He is charged with…

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Baltimore Ravens partner with RTS to enhance stadium sustainability

April 16, 2025

The Baltimore Ravens and Recycle Track Systems inked a three-year partnership naming RTS the Official Waste and Recycling Partner of the Ravens at M&T Bank…

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Nikon miniature camera vending machines now available in the US

April 15, 2025

Nikon, in collaboration with Bandai Namco, has released its line of miniature camera collectibles in the United States via gashapon vending machines, according…

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Viral cake vending machine draws crowds in Seattle

April 15, 2025

A bright pink, converted refrigerator dubbed the "Cake Coop" is attracting attention and customers in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, according to a Seattle…

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Expanding the kiosk footprint: Byte's solutions unlock new verticals in unattended retail

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Byte Technology's versatile smart kiosk technology is driving the growth of unattended retail in non-traditional sectors like healthcare and education.

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Reverse vending machine scheme launched in Sudbury to incentivize recycling

April 11, 2025

An initiative utilizing reverse vending machines has arrived in Sudbury, offering financial rewards to encourage recycling, according to a Suffolk News report.

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