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Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired Georgia Vending Services, strengthening its presence in the Atlanta metro area. The move expands Five Star’s micro market, vending, ...
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Learning Resources

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Discover the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of Office Coffee Service in 2025 and beyond in this must-attend webinar, featuring exclusive data ...
Sept. 23, 2025
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Discover the secrets to thriving in the booming micro market and unattended retail space with expert insights, proven strategies, and the latest tech trends that are redefining...
Aug. 28, 2025
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Discover how Nayax’s EV Kiosk streamlines payments and compliance for UK charging operators, making electric vehicle charging faster, easier, and more accessible – for both drivers...
July 14, 2025
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Discover how robotics, smart markets, and autonomous retail are transforming foodservice and vending—unlocking new revenue streams, attracting fresh operators, and replacing cafeterias...
July 8, 2025

Vending & OCS Nation

Coffee Service

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Temple Lifestyle Brands, parent company of Thirsty Buddha, has acquired Rise Kombucha. Growing consumer demand for functional, better-for-you beverages presents opportunities ...
Sept. 5, 2025
Nestlé
Nescafé Espresso Concentrate
Nestlé opened its first-ever coffee concentrate production line in Asia at its Sri Muda factory in Malaysia, to scale up the supply of Nescafé Espresso Concentrate.
Sept. 3, 2025
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Nestlé has made a swift leadership change, appointing Philipp Navratil as CEO after the exit of Laurent Freixe, who stepped down following a code of conduct investigation. Navratil...
Sept. 2, 2025
Breville
breville oracle dual boiler
Breville has introduced Oracle Dual Boiler, a premium espresso system designed to deliver café-style drinks. it has dual boilers, 15 preset beverages and automatic grind adjustments...
Aug. 26, 2025

Micro Market

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
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The Navy Exchange Service Command has opened its 100th micro market, bringing fresh food, snacks, and essential items to sailors at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, and...
Aug. 13, 2025
Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods Dill Pickle and Jalapeno flavored pepperoni
Hormel is adding heat and tang to its pepperoni lineup with two new varieties: jalapeño and dill pickle. The new flavors of the grab-and-go snack tap into consumer demand for ...
Aug. 12, 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.
Aug. 15, 2025
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

Mondelēz International
Sour Patch Kids Strips from Mondelēz International
Sour Patch Kids debuted a new product that pairs its familiar sour-sweet taste with a chewy, ribbon-style format. For convenience services operators, the new format adds a recognizable...
Sept. 5, 2025
Nature’s Path
Nature’s Path launches protein-forward granolas
Nature’s Path Protein Granola has 10g of plant-based protein, providing a protein-forward option for snacking and breakfast.
Sept. 5, 2025
Nestlé
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KitKat is Nestlé’s top confectionery brand by both revenue and brand value, and a proven seller in vending and micro markets.
Sept. 3, 2025
Talking Rain Beverage Co.
Sparkling Ice Caffeine Cherry Cola
Sparkling Ice is tapping into consumer nostalgia with the return of Cherry Cola, with a caffeinated boost. The zero-sugar beverage is exclusive to Casey’s until year-end, with...
Sept. 2, 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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Discover the surprising trends, emerging technologies and evolving consumer expectations shaping the future of vending and micro markets in this data-driven, future-focused industry...
July 15, 2025
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Discover how unattended retail is revolutionizing convenience services, with cutting-edge technology, theft mitigation strategies, and insights from industry leaders on boosting...
March 6, 2025