Vending News
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September 17, 2021
Self-service technologies continue to advance at a fast pace, creating more ways for brands, retailers and service providers to better engage with customers.
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Investment firm buys Odwalla from Coca Cola
September 16, 2021
Full Sail IP Partners, an investment firm, has acquired the Odwalla brand from the Coca-Cola Co. for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release.
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Little Debbie recall doesn’t include vending
September 15, 2021
McKee Foods has recalled 25 cases of Little Debbie Mini Nutty Buddy Cookie Bites Sandwich Cookies because they may contain undeclared pecans, according to a…
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Estonia tech company introduces age verification module for vending machines
September 15, 2021
CAV Solution, based in Estonia, has introduced an age verification module for vending machines, according to a press release.
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Legend Food Service acquires Varsity Vending and Micro Markets
September 15, 2021
Legend Food Service, a provider of workplace convenience solutions, has acquired Prince Frederick, Maryland-based Varsity Vending and Micro Markets for an…
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Reverse vending machines deployed in Latvia
September 15, 2021
Tomra Collection Latvia,a Latvian subsidiary of Tomra Systems, the Norwegian manufacturer of collection and sorting equipment for automated collection of used…
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National Beverage Corp boosts Q1 2021 sales, earnings
September 14, 2021
National Beverage Corp., a provider of sparkling waters, juices, energy drinks and carbonated soft drinks, improved both sales and earnings for the first…
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Portland novelty vending business to expand to Las Vegas
September 14, 2021
Magic Box PDX, which operates 13 vending machines offering surprise novelties in Portland, will expand to Las Vegas with four machines, according to owner Cari…
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Industry loses Robert Taylor Sr
September 14, 2021
Robert Taylor Sr. Robert Taylor Sr., former president/CEO of Burdette Beckmann Inc., recently passed away, according to a press release. He was 88.
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UNFI promotes Steve Dietz to chief customer officer
September 13, 2021
Steve Dietz United Natural Foods Inc. promoted Steve Dietz from president of the Pacific region to the newly created role of chief customer officer…
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Glory to provide food vending for Deutsche Bahn in Germany
September 13, 2021
Glory, a provider of self-service technology, has introduced an Internet-of-Things enabled vending solution with Germany's largest railway operator Deutsche…
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Basil Street taps Celestica for design, manufacturing for pizza kiosks
September 13, 2021
Basil Street, a manufacturer of automated brick oven pizza kitchen kiosks, has partnered with Celestica, a provider of design, manufacturing and supply chain…
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Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling taps Ed Bryant as vp/public affairs
September 10, 2021
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co. LLC, which serves Kansas, Missouri and Illinois, has hired Ed Bryant as vice president of public affairs and communications…
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California Assembly nixes bottle deposit bill
September 10, 2021
The California Assembly failed to act on a budget proposal put forth by the Senate to shore up Californian's bottle deposit system and offer consumers ways to…
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GS Foods Group acquires C&C Produce
September 10, 2021
GS Foods Group Inc., a food distributor owned by affiliates of Highview Capital LLC and A&M Capital Partners, acquired C&C Produce, a distributor of…
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Ferrero Group promotes Todd Siwak to North America president
September 9, 2021
Todd Siwak Ferrero Group, a global confectionery manufacturer, named Todd Siwak as president and chief business officer of Ferrero North America…
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Kraft Heinz promotes Abby Blunt to strategic advisor
September 9, 2021
Abby Blunt The Kraft Heinz Co. has promoted Abby Blunt from the global government affairs team to strategic advisor for environmental, social and…
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Food automation maker Blendid raises $2M in 4 months
September 9, 2021
Blendid, a manufacturer of food automation and robotics products, reached its $2 million fundraising target via 1,475 individual investors during a four-month…
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Florida butcher shop installs vending machine to serve customers 24/7
September 9, 2021
A Tampa, Florida butcher shop, the Boozy Pig, has installed an outdoor vending machine to offer meat 24/7, according to a WFLA report.
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Feds expand Economic Injury Disaster Loan cap, usage options
September 9, 2021
The White House and the U.S. Small Business Administration have overhauled the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, increasing the loan cap and expanding…
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