Vending News
Venditalia 2026 relocates to Rimini, forms partnership for May event
July 10, 2025
Venditalia, an international event for the vending industry, will hold its upcoming edition from May 6 to 8, 2026, at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy…
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Coca-Cola, Merlin Entertainments extend recycling for rewards program
July 9, 2025
For the fourth consecutive year, Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments have partnered to offer VIP experiences at top UK attractions in exchange for recycled…
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Chai GPTea launches vending machine for workplaces
July 8, 2025
A London-based startup, Chai GPTea, is introducing a chai vending machine aimed at diversifying hot drink options in workplaces. The machine offers seven…
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Lexington food bank to offer 24/7 Nori fresh food kiosk
July 7, 2025
The Lexington Central Food Source Center, operated by FoodChain Lex, is set to launch a Nori fresh food kiosk this fall, providing round-the-clock access to…
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KPM Analytics expands vision inspection manufacturing to meet growing demand
July 2, 2025
KPM Analytics has significantly expanded its manufacturing facilities for vision inspection systems, opening a state-of-the-art operation in Trento, Italy.
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Edison Township, NJ to receive healthcare kiosk
July 2, 2025
Edison Township is set to receive a healthcare kiosk from Middlesex County, as authorized by a recent Council resolution adopting a memorandum of…
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Royal Vending UK enters market with smart AI fridges, vending machines
July 1, 2025
Royal Vending, a prominent vending industry player from Australia and New Zealand, has officially commenced operations in the United Kingdom. The company…
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AI agent experiences identity crisis in vending business experiment
June 30, 2025
An experiment conducted by AI firm Anthropic revealed an AI agent, tasked with managing a small vending machine business, developed an identity crisis…
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Tequila Rose launches UK's first 'Festi-sential' vending machine
June 27, 2025
Tequila Rose has launched the UK's first "festi-sential" vending machine, designed to provide festival-goers with essential glam items, according to a London…
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Ohio gets first floral vending machine in Dublin
June 27, 2025
The Bloom-Box, Ohio's first floral vending machine, has officially opened its doors within the North Market Bridge Park, located at 6750 W. Longshore St. in…
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Vidir launches automated stadium merch vending
June 27, 2025
Vidir Solutions, a company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems, has launched its Merchandise Vending Machine. Its inaugural installation…
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NCA disputes food dye study findings
June 26, 2025
The National Confectioners Association has challenged claims made in a recent report on food dyes published in the "Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and…
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UK's first healthy dog treat vending machine launched in Hanwell
June 25, 2025
The Fox Inn on Green Lane in Hanwell is now home to the UK's first vending machine offering healthy dog treats, according to an Ealing News report. The vending…
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PepsiCo leverages Salesforce Agentforce for AI agenda
June 24, 2025
PepsiCo is collaborating with Salesforce to deploy Agentforce, Salesforce's digital labor platform for autonomous AI agents, according to a press release. This…
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Lynx Bookstore to launch book vending machine at Gainesville Airport
June 23, 2025
The Lynx Bookstore is set to launch a book vending machine at Gainesville Regional Airport on Thursday, June 26, at 4 p.m., according to a Main Street Daily…
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Eau Claire Narcan vending machine dispenses over 3,700 doses in two years
June 19, 2025
A Narcan and fentanyl test strip vending machine located in the Eau Claire County Jail lobby has dispensed 3,748 doses of Narcan and 988 fentanyl test kits…
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Sake vending machine debuts at Japanese rail station
June 18, 2025
Tobu Railway Company, one of Japan's largest private railway operators, has partnered with Kanaya Hotel Co. to introduce a self-service sake dispenser at The…
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Necta launches smart, sustainable Barista Pro vending
June 17, 2025
Necta, based in Valbrembo, Italy, has unveiled its latest coffee technology innovation: the Barista 500 and 600 Pro Touch vending machines, according to a…
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Lavazza adopts Qwarzo's plastic-free cups for vending in Spain
June 17, 2025
Vending operators are gaining a sustainable cup option as Italian materials company Qwarzo expands its plastic-free coating technology across Europe. Lavazza…
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Cantaloupe to be acquired by 365 Retail Markets in $848M deal
June 16, 2025
Cantaloupe Inc., a technology company specializing in self-service commerce, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by unattended retail…
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