Vending News
365 Retail Markets Reaches Wireless Milestone With OptConnect
by Emily Jed
October 9, 2017
KAYSVILLE, UT -– OptConnect Managed Wireless Solutions said that in fewer than 18 months, 365 Retail Markets has connected more than 5,000 OptConnect cellular…
read nowAVS Cos Relocates Its Minnesota Office From Bloomington To Burnsville
by Nick Montano, Nick Montano
October 9, 2017
BURNSVILLE, MN -- AVS Cos. reports that its Minnesota branch commenced operations at a new office on Monday, Oct. 9. It's located at 1166 E. Cliff Rd.…
read nowSandenVendo Vending Machines Now Available With Environmentally Friendly Hydrocarbon Refrigeration Systems
October 9, 2017
DALLAS -- SandenVendo America said its full range of refrigerated vending machines in North America is now available charged with environmentally friendly R29…
read nowParlevel Releases Smart Routing Tool Hosts Webinar Oct 5 At 7 PM CDT To Describe Benefits
October 4, 2017
SAN ANTONIO, TX -- Parlevel Systems has released Smart Routing, a tool that enables vending operators to plan customized-dynamic routes, schedule them…
read nowCoca-Cola Co Provides Additional Relief To Disaster-Stricken Communities In Latin America And Caribbean
by Emily Jed
September 27, 2017
ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola Co., its Mexico and Latin Center business units, and its philanthropic arm, the Coca-Cola Foundatio n, pledged additional financial…
read nowPepsiCo Foundation Donates 2 Million To Aid In Mexico City And Puerto Rico Recovery Efforts
by Emily Jed
September 27, 2017
PURCHASE, NY The PepsiCo Foundation , the beverage giant's charitable arm, said it will donate $2 million to support relief and recovery efforts in Mexico City…
read nowBrigham Young University Ends Caffeinated Soda Ban
by Emily Jed
September 25, 2017
PROVO, UT -- Brigham Young University has ended a ban on the sale of caffeinated soft drinks on campus that had been in place since the mid-1950s. The Mormon…
read nowStartup Helps Operators Rent Vending Machine Shelf Space Seeks Beta Test Participants
September 25, 2017
BOSTON -- A startup called Ohner is testing an online marketplace that connects operators with snack and beverage manufacturers that are new to the market and…
read nowUKs Vending Industry Honors Innovation With Vendies Azkoyen Group Is Among 2017 Award Winners
by Emily Jed
September 24, 2017
LONDON -- For the fifth consecutive year, Azkoyen Group , under its UK brand Coffetek, is one of the winners of Britain's 2017 Vending Industry Awards, better…
read nowAppeals Court Blocks San Franciscos Soda Health Warning Law
by Emily Jed
September 21, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal appeals court on Sept. 19 blocked a San Francisco ordinance that mandates advertisers of sugary drinks to post health warnings on…
read nowChattanooga Bakery Celebrates 100 Years Of Moon Pie With Thank You America Tour
by Emily Jed
September 19, 2017
CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga Bakery introduced its Moon Pie marshmallow sandwich in 1917 and is celebrating the brand's 100th anniversary with a "Thank You…
read nowJapans Vending Machines Debut Coffee-Flavored Coca-Cola
by Emily Jed
September 19, 2017
Vending machines in Japan are the only place in the world consumers can get their first taste of Coca-Cola Coffee Plus. The new drink, premiering in vending…
read nowReserve Bank Says Australias New 10 Note Will Work In Vending Machine Validators
by Emily Jed
September 19, 2017
Australia's new $10 note entered circulation on Sept. 20 and the Reserve Bank of Australia says it won't have the same issues in vending machine payment…
read nowRuth E Buckholz Dies At 91
by Tim Sanford
September 19, 2017
READING, PA -- Ruth E. Buckholz, who shared 67 years of marriage with vending pioneer William (Bill) Buckholz, died here on Sept. 11. She was 91. "Mrs.
read nowFormer Google Execs Automate Corner Store With App-Activated Bodegas
by Emily Jed
September 18, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO -- Two former Google employees are making headlines and stirring up controversy with a startup concept that automates the corner store. But their…
read nowGeneration Next Franchise Names Flex Its Manufacturing Partner Of Robotic Vending Systems
by Emily Jed
September 18, 2017
SAN DIEGO -- Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc. said it has selected Flex Ltd. (previously known as Flextronics) as the manufacturer for its Reis &…
read nowPremier Food Service Chooses USA Technologies For 100 Cashless Capability
by Emily Jed
September 18, 2017
MALVERN, PA -- USA Technologies Inc. said it will upgrade hundreds of Premier Food Service 's machines to its ePort Connect cashless payment system. The move…
read nowAccent Food Services Acquires Arizonas Ace Vending
by Emily Jed
September 17, 2017
PFLUGERVILLE, TX -- A ccent Food Services , headquartered here, said has acquired Ace Vending Inc. The transaction, Accent's 13th and largest to date…
read nowMichigans Continental Acquires Satellite Vending
by Emily Jed
September 17, 2017
TROY, MI -- Continental , a food management company based here, said it has acquired Satellite Vending Co., a subsidiary of VendTek Wholesale Equipment Inc., a…
read nowEagle Foods Acquires Popcorn Indiana
by Emily Jed
September 12, 2017
RICHFIELD, OH -- Eagle Foods has purchased Popcorn Indiana , a leading brand in the ready-to-eat popcorn category. Popcorn Indiana complements Eagle Foods…
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