Herr Foods
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Herr Foods has announced a leadership transition, with longtime president Troy Gunden stepping in as CEO and president while Ed Herr becomes executive chairman. The 80-year-old...
Royal Refresh
Royal ReFresh was named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the sixth time, ranking No. 3,223 in 2025.
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Wonderful Pistachios debuts chocolate-coated snacks
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Learning Resources

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Vending & OCS Nation

Coffee Service

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Coffee continues to hold its place as a daily drink for Americans, with 66% of adults reporting they drink it every day, according to new data from the National Coffee Association...
Sept. 12, 2025
Organic Valley
Organic Valley is introducing Organic Valley Oat Beverages
Organic Valley is rolling out new oat beverages this fall in Original and Creamy varieties. The beverages offer a clean-label, plant-based option for coffee bars, micro markets...
Sept. 10, 2025
Death Wish Coffee Co.
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Death Wish Coffee Co. has appointed Steve Gardiner as its new CEO, signaling a push for accelerated growth and expanded market reach for the organic and Fair Trade coffee brand...
Sept. 10, 2025
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Podcast: Water and ice: Are you leaving money on the table?
In the latest episode of Vending & OCS Nation, host Bob Tullio explores the opportunities in point-of-use water systems and ice machine rentals. With new technology, stylish equipment...
Sept. 9, 2025

Micro Market

Due North
Due North beverage bank
AeriTek Global Holdings has acquired Due North, the manufacturer of QBD and Minus Forty coolers, creating a stronger refrigeration platform for beverage, foodservice, convenience...
Sept. 10, 2025
Nestlé Professional
Nestlé Professional brings Sofía Vergara’s empanadas to foodservice
Nestlé Professional Solutions has teamed up with Sofía Vergara and her son Manolo to launch TOMA empanadas, a new frozen grab-and-go line designed for foodservice. Operators can...
Sept. 9, 2025
Danone
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Probiotic yogurt brand Activia has launched Activia Expert, a new line that blends probiotics with prebiotics and is designed to meet growing consumer demand for digestive wellness...
Aug. 21, 2025
365 Retail Markets
2025: top 10 selling products in in PicoCooler Vision
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The latest PicoCooler Vision product rankings are here, and some past favorites have fallen off the list. These shifts reveal what shoppers want now and what you should stock ...
Aug. 15, 2025

Equipment

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As an experienced, long-time operator, an equipment supplier and a business opportunity specialist, Naturals2Go is taking a thoughtful approach to covering all bases for new and...
Aug. 27, 2025
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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is expanding unattended retail across Europe, adding vending machines and self-service stores that provide snacks, beverages, personal care...
Aug. 20, 2025
365 Retail Markets
365 Retail Markets' PicoCooler Vision + Ambient Cabinet
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Considering vending machine alternatives? Explore why PicoCooler Vision + Ambient Cabinet delivers superior convenience and profits.
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ColdSnap
ColdSnap shake and ice cream machine
ColdSnap’s self-serve system — freezing ice cream, smoothies, shakes and more in just two minutes — is now available to operators nationwide through Foodbuy, the procurement arm...
Aug. 12, 2025

Technology

Nayax / Autel
Autel Energy will integrate Nayax's payment processing technology into approximately 100,000 EV chargers by 2026, expanding seamless cashless payments for drivers across North...
Aug. 11, 2025
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As convenience services operators push into nontraditional locations and market higher value products and a wider variety of SKUs, product analysis tools that provide actionable...
Aug. 5, 2025
What’s fueling the explosive growth in vending and micro markets? podcast
What’s behind the growth in micro markets and autonomous vending? In this episode of Vending & OCS Nation, Bob Tullio dives into insights from two July webinars, combining survey...
Aug. 5, 2025
Cantaloupe Inc.
Cantaloupe smart store
Autonomous retail formats such as smart stores and coolers are reshaping convenience services. Operators who adopt these technologies can extend hours, reduce labor costs and ...
July 25, 2025

Products

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U.S. Soccer and Ferrara have launched a multi-year partnership to “sweeten the fandom” with co-branded campaigns, on-site activations and sampling programs at live events. The...
Sept. 16, 2025
Mars Wrigley North America
M&M’s Honey Roasted Peanut
Mars has introduced M&M’s Honey Roasted Peanut, a sweet-and-salty twist on its classic peanut candy. Available nationwide this fall, the new flavor could be a seasonal draw for...
Sept. 10, 2025
Ferrero North America
Marshmallow Butterfinger from Ferrero North America
Ferrero North America is giving its Butterfinger brand a seasonal spin with the release of a limited-edition Marshmallow Butterfinger.
Sept. 9, 2025
Kellanova / Cheez-It
Kellanova Cheez-It Crunch
Cheez-It is introducing Cheez-It Crunch, a 3D-shaped snack with a louder bite and three bold flavors. Single-serve packs debut in October with full-sized bags rolling out nationwide...
Sept. 8, 2025

Video Showcase

Transformation, technology and trust in vending’s future: Josh Rosenberg speaks | Live at NAMA 2025
Industry veteran Josh Rosenberg, former NAMA Chairman and current leader of Forward Thinkers, joined Bob Tullio of Automatic Merchandiser to reflect on the evolution of convenience...
June 5, 2025
Fixturelite unveils 4 turnkey micro market solutions | 2025 NAMA Show
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Bob Tullio of Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com catches up with Steve Orlando of Fixturelite at the 2025 NAMA Show.
June 2, 2025
Launch Hydrate offers high-margin, functional beverage opportunity for operators | 2025 NAMA Show
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At the 2025 NAMA Show in Las Vegas, Bob Tullio of Automatic Merchandiser interviews Dillon Houstoun, co-founder of Launch Hydrate, to explore how the functional beverage brand...
May 30, 2025
How ProWatch Solutions Is Using AI to Stop Theft in Micro Markets | Live from 2025 NAMA Show
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At the 2025 NAMA Show in Las Vegas, Bob Tullio joined with Mark Kronenberg, founder of ProWatch Solutions, to talk about the future of loss prevention and retail management for...
May 29, 2025

Webinars

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