18 Dec 2024 · 2024 saw a wave of unique and innovative vending machines that went far beyond traditional snacks and drinks. From promoting healthy eating to supporting local artists and even changing lives, these machines offered a diverse range of products and services, reflecting the evolving needs and desires of consumers.

20 Mar 2023 · Coffee vending machines, a common sight in office buildings, manufacturing facilities, warehouses and public spaces, offer a quick and convenient way to get a cup of coffee, tea or other hot beverages without having to wait in line at a café or restaurant or spending half your lunch break waiting for the office kettle to boil.

14 Jan 2025 · Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming are expanding their fight against human trafficking, according to a press release. This National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, they're expanding their "Social Identity Quest" program to middle schools, aiming to educate young people about online safety and predator avoidance.The companies are also …

5 Dec 2024 · A unique vending machine has taken Grand Central Terminal, in New York, by storm, offering visitors a nostalgic trip down memory lane. The machine dispenses surprise art prints featuring iconic New York City imagery, such as the terminal's famous clock, the city's skyline and even a classic MetroCard, according to a PIX 11 report.. The vending machine, …

1 Nov 2023 · Farmer's Fridge, which operates dedicated fresh-food vending machines, continues to expand nationwide, evading the economic forces that have stalled much of the commercial foodservice industry's growth, such as rising food costs labor shortages.

11 Jan 2021 · In plain talk, today's vending machine is not your father's vending machine. One big reason why is the increasing use of artificial intelligence which taps computer systems to perform tasks typically once requiring human intelligence — from visual perception to speech recognition to decision-making.

14 Nov 2024 · A panel talk, “Self-Service Retail: A Profitable Path to Growth in High-Traffic Locations,” will offer expert insight at the Self Service Innovation Summit being held Dec. 9-11 in Tampa, Florida. Registration continues through Dec. 6.

15 Sep 2021 · How fast can a brand get a hot new product to market? The makers of Bobacino, a robotic machine designed to dispense boba tea, an Asian beverage projected to jump from $5.3 billion to $8.7 billion globally by 2024, are betting on an automated kiosk that prepares and serves the refreshment in 16-ounce cups.

16 Feb 2024 · US Foods Holding Corp. has agreed to acquire IWC Food Service, a broadline distributor located in Cookeville, Tennessee, for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release. The transaction is part of the company's tuck-in acquisition strategy and will allow US Foods to further expand its reach into the central Tennessee region, where the company does …

Vending Times covers the $30 billion vending industry, which includes companies that provide merchandise vending services, refreshment services, industrial foodservice, recreational services, entertainment services, amusement machines and bulk vending machines.