Vending News
French retailer Monoprix teams with Shekel Brainweigh on cashierless store
October 9, 2020
Monoprix S.A., a Clichy, France-based retailer, has teamed with Shekel Brainweigh Ltd., an Israel-based weighing technology provider, to introduce an…
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UK vending association supports allergen labeling, offers guidance
October 9, 2020
The Automatic Vending Association has advised its members that it supports the Food Information Consumers Regulation on allergen labeling, an initiative which…
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Oxigen pH balanced water raises $15 million
October 9, 2020
Oxigen, a pH balanced water boosted with oxygen sold in 100% recycled bottles, completed a $15 million Series B funding round backed by multi-platinum…
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Ferrero to acquire Fox’s Biscuits
October 9, 2020
Ferrero, the Italy-based maker of Nutella, has agreed to acquire Britain's Fox's Biscuits, according to a Reuters report.
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Chowbotics names Bains VP of global sales
October 9, 2020
Brooke Bains Chowbotics, maker of the robotic Sally saladmaker, has named Brooke Bains as vice president of global sales, according to a press…
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Zippin taps 7-Eleven’s Malik for IT role
October 8, 2020
Vivek Malik Zippin, a provider of checkout-free technologies for brick-and-mortar retail, has hired veteran retail executive Vivek Malik, formerly the…
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Crane Payment Innovations introduces coffee vending machine to North America
October 7, 2020
Crane Payment Innovations, a Crane Co. company, has introduced its COTI freestanding coffee vending machine to the North American market, according to a…
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Japan’s DyDo Group develops foot controlled vending machine
October 7, 2020
DyDo Group, a Japanese food and vending company, has created a foot operated vending machine to eliminate the need to touch buttons when making a purchase…
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Backpack retailer installs safety vending machine, will expand product offerings
October 7, 2020
Chrome Industries, which provides backpacks and messenger bags, has installed a vending machine in Portland, Oregon, stocked with masks, gloves and hand…
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Dreyer’s rebrands Eskimo Pie as Edy's Pie
October 6, 2020
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream has changed the name of its former Eskimo Pie to Edy's Pie, according to a USA Today report. The new name reflects the last name of…
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SodaStream teams with Tomra on CO2 cylinder exchange
October 6, 2020
Tomra, a provider of reverse vending machines for "clean loop" recycling, has teamed with PepsiCo Inc.'s SodaStream to make CO2 cylinder exchange more…
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Elementary school students cherish book vending machine
October 6, 2020
Students at Nexton Elementary School in Summerville, South Carolina, can now "buy" a book using a token from a vending machine that was retrofitted to carry…
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Vengo Labs extends touchless, data driven solution to new countertop kiosk
October 5, 2020
Vengo Labs, a provider of digital kiosks, has extended its touchless and data-driven solution to a new countertop model available to both brands and retailers…
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UK hot beverage machines found to pose allergen risk
October 5, 2020
A local government in Wales, U.K., has discovered cross contamination of products in hot beverage vending machines, according to a newfoodmagazine.com report.
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Pandemic-driven economic downturn brings new wave of vending newbies
October 5, 2020
As with every economic downturn, the coronavirus pandemic has driven many aspiring entrepreneurs to the vending business, lured by what they see as an industry…
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Coca-Cola pulls plug on Zico coconut water, scrutinizes other brands
October 5, 2020
The Coca-Cola Co. has decided to pull the plug on Zico coconut water and is scrutinizing other products in an effort to focus on products with more potential…
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Compass Group names digital director for Asia Pacific
October 2, 2020
Claudine Oglivie Claudine Ogilvie has joined Compass Group PLC as the Asia Pacific digital and innovation director, according to an itnews.com report.
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Conagra Brands beats Q1 2021 earnings estimate, boosts dividend
October 1, 2020
Conagra Brands Inc. reported a Q1 2021 net sales increase of 12.1% to $2.7 billion, a 15% organic net sales increase, with growth in the company's retail…
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PepsiCo reports 5.3% Q3 revenue gain, Frito-Lay up 6%
October 1, 2020
PepsiCo Inc. reported revenue reached $18 billion for the quarter ending Sept. 5, 2020, reflecting the global surge in snack and beverage sales and marking a…
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Ingenico Group introduces smart payment device for vending
October 1, 2020
Ingenico Group, a payments provider, has introduced Smart Self for Vending, devices designed to enable operators to interact digitally with customers…
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