Vending News
UK EV charging provider integrates charger with vending machine — 'snack and charge'
April 2, 2020
EVolt, a Britsh electric vehicle charging infrastructure provider, has introduced its "Wraption" DC fast charger with extended functionality, according to an…
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Fastenal acquires assets from Apex Industrial Technologies
April 1, 2020
Fastenal, a leader in automated industrial supply distribution, has purchased certain assets of Apex Industrial Technologies LLC for an undisclosed sum…
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Bankrupt Dean Foods auctions off its facilities
April 1, 2020
Dean Foods has found buyers for almost all of its milk-processing plants in a federal bankruptcy court-supervised auction, according to a report in The Dallas…
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NAMA webinar to explain stimulus legislation’s impact on industry
March 31, 2020
The National Automatic Merchandising Association will host a webinar Thursday on the recently passed CARES Act, according to a press release.
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NAMA provides letter to certify employees are providing ‘essential’ services during COVID-19 ‘shut-down’ orders
March 30, 2020
The National Automatic Merchandising Association is providing an industry certification letter for members to provide to employees recognizing their operations…
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Compass Group North America places some associates on temporary leave
March 30, 2020
Compass Group North America has placed some associates in all business functions on temporary leave or furlough in order to prevent job losses resulting from…
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$2 trillion federal stimulus package includes help for convenience services
March 26, 2020
Last night, the U.S. Senate passed a $2 trillion stimulus package designed to ease the economic impact of COVID-19 and deliver vital aid to workers, small…
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DFA is no longer confirmed to purchase Dean Foods
March 26, 2020
Though it was announced last month that Dean Foods and the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) entered into an asset purchase agreement, that has been mutually…
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C&S Vending announces food delivery services to aid essential workers
March 25, 2020
C&S Vending Company, Inc., based in Faribault, Minnesota, has increased food delivery services in the greater Minneapolis and St. Paul area to support…
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Yelp findings show consumer interests in pandemic-stricken US
March 25, 2020
Yelp released its Coronavirus Economic Impact Report that shows some consumer trends developing amidst the nation's fight against COVID-19 infections…
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2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo canceled
March 24, 2020
The National Confectioners Association has canceled the 2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo, originally scheduled for May 18-21, 2020 at McCormick Place in Chicago…
read nowNAMA names state councils manager
March 24, 2020
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has named Josh Walberg as manager of state councils, assuming responsibilities previously held by Pam Gilbert…
read nowNAMA cancels 2020 show in Nashville
March 23, 2020
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has canceled its 2020 show planned for May 6-8 at Music City Center in Nashville, NAMA President and CEO Carla…
read nowKoelnmesse names Kolsch director of euvend & coffeena
March 23, 2020
Koelnmesse has named Julia Kölsch director of euvend & coffeena, the international trade fair for the vending and coffee sector held in Cologne, Germany…
read nowNAMA webcasts to address ways to meet unprecedented challenge
March 20, 2020
The National Automatic Merchandising Association will present a pair of "Listening & Leading" webcasts next week in an effort to provide members an open…
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NAMA CEO urges President and Congress to recognize convenience services in addressing coronavirus
March 20, 2020
Carla Balakgie, president and CEO of the National Automatic Merchandising Association, has sent a letter to the President, congressional leaders as well…
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Aramark confirms its ability to serve customers during coronavirus pandemic
March 20, 2020
Aramark, a global foodservice contractor, released a statement emphasizing its financial ability to withstand what it called the rapidly changing market…
read nowVending, self-service expo planned in Thailand Sept. 9-11
March 19, 2020
The Vend ASEAN Vending Machine & Self-service Facilities Expo 2020 will be held Sept. 9-11 at the Impact Exhibition Center in Bangkok, Thailand, according…
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European Vending Association advises consumers vending machines are safe to use
March 19, 2020
The European Vending & Coffee Service Association has issued a public notice to inform consumers that in light of the coronavirus outbreak, there is no…
read nowShaffer closes office, has employees work from home
March 19, 2020
Shaffer Distributing will be closing its office and sending all personnel home to stay as isolated as possible with their families on account of the…
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