Cash is fading fast — and your machines shouldn’t be left behind. In 2024, 71% of vending sales were cashless, and cashless tickets were 37% higher than cash. Tap to pay now drives the majority of transactions. Engage and Engage Combo card readers from Cantaloupe make upgrading easy. Add fast, secure contactless payments, a sleek touchscreen, and built-in promotional capabilities to boost sales at every machine.
At CAGNY last month, snack and beverage executives laid out how they plan to win with health-forward products and faster channel expansion. To make these plans a reality, these CPG companies will lean into the convenience channel.
Lights, camera, action! Innovation shines bright in LA, where new products, next-gen technology and emerging trends come together to help strengthen your operation in 2026. Experience the epicenter of industry evolution – where resources and decision makers converge to stretch the boundaries of vending, micro markets, pantry, coffee services and self-service retail.
Odyssey is a functional energy drink powered by a proprietary ingredient stack of organic Lion’s Mane, organic Cordyceps, green tea caffeine, Panax ginseng and L-Theanine to support focus, endurance, and sustained energy without the crash. Made with real fruit juice and no added sugar. Odyssey...
40 Under 40 highlights innovators who demonstrate leadership and a commitment to advancing convenience services for vending, micro markets and workplace beverages.
