Industry News: Vending machine with COVID-19 home tests coming to NYC this month
Remember when vending machines were for snacks and soda? COVID-19 home test kits will soon be sold via vending machines in cities including New York. But they won’t be as cheap as a bag of chips.
World Vending News: European Vending Association Reports “Marked” Improvement for Industry
BRUSSELS – The European Vending Association said it has updated its Covid-19 report, originally released a month ago. Updated findings reflect a marked improvement for vending and office coffee services businesses, but ongoing impact from Covid-19 restrictions remains severe.
Vending Industry News: PepsiCo Selects 10 Emerging Innovators to Grow Next Generation of Wellness Technologies
Health and wellness are central to Pepsico. The 10 finalists joining the CPG giant's fifth annual Greenhouse Accelerator offer market-ready health and wellness products.
Vending News: Should We Ditch the Term “Vending Machine?”
When I say the words “vending machine,” what comes to mind? It’s probably a cold, metal box with bags of chips and candy bars lined up in coils behind glass. That metal box is probably tucked away in some poorly lit corner or alcove, and it keeps spitting your perfectly good dollar bill back out at you.
Industry News: CVS Survey Reveals 2/3 of American Adults are Snacking More During the Pandemic
The survey also found that the majority of consumers find that convenience and affordability are important when seeking better-for-you snacks and meal solutions.
Vending News: Ingenico Launches Vending Solution That Enables Faster, Seamless Payments
Ingenico Group's new Smart Self for Vending can be tailored to an operator's needs and provide end-to-end payment acceptance.