Vending News & Media

Bring Back TaB movement continues

November 29, 2022

The movement to restore TaB, Coca-Cola Co.'s once-leading diet drink, continues, following the company's 2020 decision to discontinue the product, according to…

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Harbor Wholesale acquires MTC Distributing

November 29, 2022

Harbor Wholesale, a wholesale foodservice distributor based in Lacey, Washington, has acquired Modesto, California-based MTC Distributing Co. for an…

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Don’t miss: Digital transformation and choosing the right technology

November 28, 2022

A host of new technologies — artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning and other technologies — offer convenience services operators new tools…

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Lavazza to acquire MaxiCoffee

November 28, 2022

Lavazza has agreed to acquire France-based MaxiCoffee for an undisclosed sum to strengthen its position in France and in e-commerce, according to Reuters.

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US Foods names Dave Flitman CEO

November 28, 2022

Dave Flitman US Foods Holding Corp. has named Dave Flitman chief executive officer, effective Jan. 5, 2023, according to a press release.

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How one cannabis kiosk helps dispensaries, retailers comply with California regs

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

NatuEra's CBD Smart Kiosks are designed to mitigate the regulatory risk and liability of dispensaries and retailers carrying hemp-derived products by providing…

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Michigan mall offers baby supply vending machine

November 23, 2022

Parents in need of baby supplies will appreciate a Baby Vend machine at the Rivertown Mall in Grandville, Michigan, according to a wzzm13.com report. The…

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JM Smucker lifts Q2 2023 sales, upgrades 2023 expectations

November 22, 2022

The J.M. Smucker Co., which owns Folgers, Dunkin' and other consumer brands, lifted its Q2 2023 sales and upgraded its 2023 forecasts, according to an earnings…

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Dobot introduces robots for retail tasks

November 22, 2022

Dobot, a robot manufacturer, has introduced collaborative robots for retail customers to handle tasks such as making coffee, cocktails, ice cream, noodles…

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Asda, EG c-stores expand coffee kiosks

November 22, 2022

The Issa brothers, owners of Asda supermarkets and EG convenience stores in the U.K., will install more than 200 Leon coffee kiosks in their stores, according…

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Retail Wayfinding Kiosks on the Move: How To Cash In

November 21, 2022

Outdoor and indoor wayfinding kiosks can provide up-to-date information 24 hours a day to both residents and visitors to retail environments. As such, they…

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Compass Group lifts 2022 sales and profits, surpasses 2019 levels

November 21, 2022

Compass Group, which owns Compass North America and Canteen Vending Services Inc. in the U.S., boosted its 2022 revenue and profit over the prior year…

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Kraft Heinz taps Diageo’s Janelle Orozco for procurement

November 21, 2022

Janelle Orozco The Kraft Heinz Co. has named Janelle Orozco to the role of chief procurement officer, North America, according to a press release.

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Finalists announced for 2022 Self-Service Innovation Awards

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Self-Service Innovation Awards will be presented on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. at the Self-Service Innovation Summit.

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World Giving Machines expand internationally

November 21, 2022

The World Giving Machines, vending machines sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints allowing people to make holiday donations to…

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Blue Diamond Growers delivers 2nd largest crop in meat pounds in 2022

November 21, 2022

Blue Diamond Growers, a grower-owned cooperative representing approximately 3,000 California almond growers, delivered its share of the California almond…

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Nestle launches cookie delivery service

November 18, 2022

Nestle has partnered with Nextbite, a delivery brand provider, to sell several of its freshly baked cookies through DoorDash, UberEats and GrubHub, according…

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Georgia cakery installs cupcake vending machine

November 18, 2022

A cakery in Douglasville, Georgia, has introduced a glassfront cupcake vending machine inside the Thunderzone Family Entertainment Center at 3140 Bright Star…

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3 Washington counties get Narcan vending machines

November 18, 2022

Five vending machines offering Narcan have been installed in health centers in three southwest Washington counties, according to a kptv.com report.

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FLA Live Arena and Panthers IceDen to offer personal care machines

November 17, 2022

FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida., home of the Florida Panthers, and Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs, Florida, have introduced wellness product machines…

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