Vending News
Soda Museum and Arcade opens in Missouri
December 4, 2023
The Soda Museum and Arcade has opened in St. Charles, Missouri, offering soda, memorabilia soda machines, pinball machines, video games, air hockey, bowling…
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Korean robotics firm intros AI barista robot
December 4, 2023
FollettoRobotics, a South Korea-based manufacturer of laser printer solutions and systems previously known as Daeyoung Information System, has introduced…
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Choosing your interactions for success in self-service
December 1, 2023
This year's Self-Service Innovation Summit will include a special session entitled "Self-service kiosks and the many forms of how to interact," with real-life…
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‘Brainstorming of the brainstorming’ roundtable session on tap in Miami
December 1, 2023
Next week, the Self-Service Innovation Summit will host attendees hailing from diverse backgrounds when the event, now in its fourth year, convenes in Miami.
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Suntory makes multimillion investment in Seattle roaster
November 30, 2023
Suntory Holdings Ltd., a Tokyo-based multinational brewing and distilling company, has made a multimillion-dollar investment in Seattle-based Atomo Coffee Inc.
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Botbar robotic coffee shop expands to Manhattan
November 30, 2023
Botbar, the robotic coffee shop, has expanded to Manhattan at Sanmiwago, a Taiwanese dumpling shop, at 1695 Broadway, near West 53rd Street, according to an…
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ME Group expands photobooths, laundry machines, more
November 30, 2023
ME Group International PLC, a London-based provider of vending machines, photobooths, printing kiosks and equipment services in Europe and Asia, has expanded…
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Hormel Foods sales, earnings dip for Q4, FY 2023
November 29, 2023
Hormel Foods Corp. reported sales and earnings declines for Q4 and FY 2023, according to an earnings report.
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Tyson opens Virginia plant, creates 400 jobs
November 29, 2023
Tyson Foods Inc. has opened a $300 million fully-cooked food production facility in Danville, Virginia, according to a press release.
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Metz Culinary Management teams with Mashgin on contactless checkout
November 29, 2023
Metz Culinary Management Inc., a Dallas, Pennsylvania-based culinary services provider, has teamed with Mashgin to deliver contactless checkout technology to…
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Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages to deploy paperboard carrier for multipacks
November 29, 2023
Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages, a Coca-Cola bottler serving Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York City, has teamed with WestRock, a provider of sustainable paper…
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Self-Service Innovation Summit to highlight food vending for 4th year in a row
November 29, 2023
A session, 'Hot, Fresh Foods through Self-Service = Hotter Revenues,' will be held at 9:45 a.m. on Dec. 6 at the Loews Coral Gables in Miami.
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Sofi Products intros plastic-free, biodgradable hot beverage cups
November 28, 2023
Sofi Products, a Miami-based manufacturer of compostable paper straws and cups, has introduced a 100% plastic-free, biodegradable cup for hot beverages that…
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California hospital intros harm reduction machine
November 28, 2023
Highland Hospital in Oakland, California, has introduced a harm reduction machine to help prevent the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C, according to a report in…
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Houston airport intros book vending machine
November 28, 2023
Visitors at Houston's Hobby Airport can check out and return books at a newly installed vending machine inside the main entrance near the TSA screening area…
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Indonesia supports vending machines in public places
November 27, 2023
The government of Indonesia has partnered with a lending institution to support vending machines in public places, according to a tempo.co report.
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J & J Snack Foods makes record sales, profits in Q4, FY 2023
November 27, 2023
J & J Snack Foods Corp. reported record sales and profits for both Q4 and FY 2024, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:
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How hot, fresh food through self service drives hotter revenues
November 27, 2023
Today's on-the-go consumers are looking for high quality food in nearly all types of locations. Fortunately, self service equipment has evolved to offer top…
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Flowers Foods reports record Q3 2023 sales, suffers loss on legal costs
November 22, 2023
Flowers Food Inc., which owns the Mrs. Freshley's, Tastykake, Nature's Own and other consumer brands, reported record Q3 2023 sales of $1.2 billion but…
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Brainstorm ‘Blue Ribbon’ customer service for unattended retail at Self-Service Innovation Summit
November 22, 2023
During the Self-Service Innovation Summit, Dec. 4-6 in Miami, a panel of retail and technology experts will explore ways retailers are addressing this…
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