Vending News & Media
J.M. Smucker Co. appoints John Brase president, COO
May 1, 2025
The J.M. Smucker Co., the maker of brands Folgers and Jif, has promoted John Brase to president and chief operating officer, effective April 30, according to a…
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Due North introduces refrigerated merchandisers
May 1, 2025
Due North, a North American company specializing in self-contained refrigerated merchandisers, has launched three models under its QBD and Minus Forty brands.
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Reese's launches white chocolate peanut butter bar in UK
May 1, 2025
Reese's has introduced a Peanut Butter White Bar in the U.K., combining its signature peanut butter filling with a white chocolate flavored coating.
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Coffee sales dip clouds Keurig Dr Pepper's Q1 growth
April 30, 2025
Keurig Dr Pepper reported a 4.8% increase in overall net sales for the first quarter of 2025, but saw a 3.7% decline in coffee sales, according to a Food…
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PepsiCo fast-tracks natural ingredients in snacks
April 30, 2025
PepsiCo will accelerate its transition to natural ingredients across its snack portfolio, including brands like Cheetos and Doritos, according to a News Dakota…
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Kraft Heinz honored for innovation
April 30, 2025
Kraft Heinz has been named to Fast Company's annual list of the world's most innovative companies.
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Kar's Nuts, Dunkin' launch coffee, donut flavored trail mixes
April 29, 2025
Kar's Nuts, in collaboration with Dunkin', has released two trail mix flavors inspired by Dunkin' beverages and donuts, according to a press release. The Kar's…
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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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