The latest executive changes at Simple Mills, The Ferrero Group, OTG and General Mills point to more innovation, availability and speed-to-shelf for operators.
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.
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.
VendTech is relaunching its cashless reader line as VendXPay after field testing the products across company routes and staff-owned machines, according to the company.
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