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12/22/2025

Five Star Breaktime Solutions announces the completion of the acquisition of full-service operator Savannah Healthy Vending. The transaction strengthens Five Star’s presence and expands its customer base across the Coastal Georgia region.

“We are thrilled to welcome Savannah Healthy Vending to Five Star. Our team appreciates the trust the Hackers have placed in us as a partner to carry forward service to their clients. This deal supports our focus on accelerating growth in Savannah,” commented Pat Barger, Director of Mergers & Acquisitions for Five Star.

Savannah Healthy Vending has been locally owned and operated by Tommy and Holly Hacker since 2015. The couple has built a reputation for combining convenience with wellness – providing fresh, healthy snacks and drinks through their vending and micro-market services. The Hackers will assist Five Star during the transition process to maintain service continuity and bolster long-standing customer relationships.

Five Star Breaktime Solutions announces the completion of the acquisition of full-service operator Savannah Healthy Vending. The transaction strengthens Five Star’s presence and expands its customer base across the Coastal Georgia region. “We are thrilled to welcome Savannah Healthy Vending to F...

12/18/2025

Chef Robotics, a leader in AI-enabled robotic meal assembly for the food manufacturing industry, today announced Chef+, the company's most advanced meal assembly robot yet. Built on insights from over 80 million servings in production, Chef+ delivers maximum reliability, 2x ingredient capacity, reduced footprint, improved food safety, and enhanced usability and performance.

Food manufacturers face critical operational constraints: limited production floor space restricts equipment placement, frequent ingredient refills disrupt production throughput, and stringent food safety standards demand easy-to-clean equipment. Chef+ is explicitly engineered to address these challenges.

See Chef+ in action.

Chef Robotics, a leader in AI-enabled robotic meal assembly for the food manufacturing industry, today announced Chef+, the company's most advanced meal assembly robot yet. Built on insights from over 80 million servings in production, Chef+ delivers maximum reliability, 2x ingredient capacity, redu...

12/17/2025

Nayax Ltd., a global commerce enablement, payments, and loyalty platform designed to help merchants scale their business, today announced its strategic partnership with Unipaas, the leading embedded payments provider for SaaS platforms, to deliver a fully unified card present and online payments solution for SaaS platforms in the UK.

“This innovative partnership with Nayax redefines how SaaS platforms can effortlessly own payments across digital and physical environments,” said David Avgi, Founder and CEO of Unipaas in today’s press release. “By natively integrating in‑person POS device capabilities into Unipaas, we give software providers a new level of flexibility to unlock the full value of every transaction, online or offline, making payments seamless and fully unified.”

Through this collaboration, Unipaas expands its embedded payments platform to support both digital and physical environments with POS devices powered by Nayax, offering together a complete payments solution.

Nayax Ltd., a global commerce enablement, payments, and loyalty platform designed to help merchants scale their business, today announced its strategic partnership with Unipaas, the leading embedded payments provider for SaaS platforms, to deliver a fully unified card present and online payments sol...

12/17/2025

Brandon Brooks calls vending machines “wall art” until they’re placed, stocked, and sold. It’s a throwaway line—until you realize he’s built a career on making sure they don’t stay art for long. Part closer, part coach, and 100% hunter, Brooks is the Texas-based “hired gun” that operators call when they need new locations, yesterday.

“I spend an obscene amount of time studying how to land more locations,” he told me. “Without sites, nothing moves.”

From instant callbacks to same-day installs, the vending industry’s fastest closer shows how speed—and strategy—win the deal. Read the full story!

From instant callbacks to same-day installs, the vending industry’s fastest closer shows how speed—and strategy—win the deal. Brandon Brooks calls vending machines “wall art” until they’re placed, stocked, and sold. It’s a throwaway line—until you realize he’s built a career on mak...

12/16/2025

Tractor Beverage Company, the farmer-founded, employee-owned brand behind the first and only USDA certified organic beverages served at scale in U.S. foodservice, continues to build momentum as it prepares for its retail debut. The company earned finalist recognition across two leading industry awards programs: its first retail product, Haymaker—a USDA certified organic, apple cider vinegar-based sparkling tonic inspired by the original farmer's drink—was named a finalist for Beverage Digest's Best New Drink Concept for 2026.

"We're thankful for the recognition. Haymaker was something our founders talked about nearly ten years ago, back when Tractor was just taking shape," said Kevin Sherman, Chief Executive Officer of Tractor Beverage Company in today's press release.

Haymaker marks a milestone moment for Tractor, translating more than a decade of foodservice experience into a modern retail format. Rooted in a centuries-old farmer’s tonic and reimagined for today, the sparkling ACV beverage reflects Tractor’s belief that what we drink should support both the land and the people who tend it.

Industry recognition of Tractor Beverage Company's retail debut is growing as they prepare to hit store shelves in January with a modern take on a centuries-old farmer's tonic. Tractor Beverage Company, the farmer-founded, employee-owned brand behind the first and only USDA certified organic beverag...

12/15/2025

The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) has named Jim Carbone its 2025 Coffee Legend of the Year—recognizing a career defined by passion, innovation, and a lasting impact on the coffee and refreshment industry.

Currently with the WithMe Company, Carbone has helped shape the modern coffee experience for decades, from hands-on service work as a teen to pioneering the craft coffee movement that revolutionized office coffee service nationwide.

“For me, coffee has always been about that pause,” he reflected. “It’s the moment you stop, reset, and recharge. That’s what the coffee break was meant to be.”

Read the full story!

By Neil Swindale The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) has named Jim Carbone its 2025 Coffee Legend of the Year—recognizing a career defined by passion, innovation, and a lasting impact on the coffee and refreshment industry. Currently with the WithMe Company, Carbone has helped ...

12/11/2025

The Coca-Cola Company today announced that its board of directors has elected Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Henrique Braun as CEO, effective March 31, 2026. Braun will succeed James Quincey, who will transition to Executive Chairman after serving as CEO for nine years.

“James Quincey is a transformative leader,” said David Weinberg, Coca-Cola’s lead independent director. “James set and executed a strategy that has built Coca-Cola’s status as a global leader. James will continue to be very active in the business through his role as Executive Chairman. We are confident that Henrique Braun will build on the company’s existing strengths to unlock more growth opportunities and increase the power of the incredible Coca-Cola system.”

“I’m honored to take on this new role and have tremendous appreciation for everything James has done to lead the company,” Braun said. “I will focus on continuing the momentum we’ve built with our system. We’ll work to unlock future growth in partnership with our bottlers. I’m excited about the future of our business and see huge opportunities in a fast-changing global market.”

Quincey will step down as CEO after a highly successful tenure.

Quincey to Continue as Executive Chairman of the Board The Coca-Cola Company today announced that its board of directors has elected Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Henrique Braun as CEO, effective March 31, 2026. Braun will succeed James Quincey, who will transition to Executiv...

12/09/2025

McKee Foods, maker of the iconic Little Debbie® brand, proudly introduces its new Strawberry Shortcake Roll, in a convenient, twin-wrapped format, created to offer convenience-store shoppers an easy, on-the-go way to enjoy one of the brand's most beloved snack cakes.

"Little Debbie fans have enjoyed our Strawberry Shortcake Rolls for decades," said Chuck Clevenger, associate brand manager at McKee Foods. "By introducing a single-serve version, we're making it easier than ever for consumers to enjoy this classic treat whenever and wherever they want — without compromising on the flavor and quality they expect from Little Debbie. It's the perfect option for on-the-go snacking occasions."

These sweet cake rolls are packed with strawberry flavored jelly and creme filling, making them the perfect snack for any time of day.

McKee Foods, maker of the iconic Little Debbie® brand, proudly introduces its new Strawberry Shortcake Roll, in a convenient, twin-wrapped format, created to offer convenience-store shoppers an easy, on-the-go way to enjoy one of the brand's most beloved snack cakes. "Little Debbie fans have enjoye...

12/09/2025

For years, operators chased revenue through familiar strategies: new equipment, more locations, tighter routes, and better product selection. These still matter — but the industry has shifted.

Tools and platforms that support streamlined communication — including solutions like ZippyAssist — are proving to be small upgrades that create large, measurable results.

Here’s why investing in better customer service should be a priority as you head into 2026.

Why smart vending & unattended retail operators are making service quality their next big growth strategy For years, operators chased revenue through familiar strategies: new equipment, more locations, tighter routes, and better product selection. These still matter — but the industry has shifted....

12/08/2025

Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned, global leader in pet care, snacking and food and Kellanova, a leader in global snacking, international cereal and noodles and North America frozen foods, today announced that Mars has received unconditional approval from the European Commission for its pending acquisition of Kellanova. As a result, all required regulatory approvals and clearances for the pending transaction have been obtained.

“Today marks an extraordinary milestone and the culmination of years of work for many of our Associates,” said Andrew Clarke, Global President of Mars Snacking, in today’s press release. “We can’t wait to welcome Kellanova talent to Mars and create a shared, global snacking leader with a beloved range of brands. We’ve said all along that Mars Snacking and Kellanova will be better together, building on the strength of our respective legacies and capabilities to unlock new possibilities and drive growth.”

Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned, global leader in pet care, snacking and food and Kellanova, a leader in global snacking, international cereal and noodles and North America frozen foods, today announced that Mars has received unconditional approval from the European Commission for its pending acq...

12/08/2025

MENU – ORDER AI, the first real-time GLP-1 dining companion designed to guide users toward High-protein and GLP-1 friendly meal choices, announced that the app now supports a growing international audience with multilingual capabilities. Users can now access MENU – ORDER AI in English, Spanish, French, and Chinese Simplified, with additional languages scheduled for early 2026. The app will also be available in the Google Play Store in early 2026.

“Our vision has always been inclusive and global,” said Melissa Butler, Founder and CEO of MENU – ORDER AI, in a recent press release. “People everywhere want personalized support when ordering food, especially as GLP-1 use accelerates worldwide. That is why the basic version remains free for the time being, with paid premium features launching later this month. These include ‘Join My Table,’ a niche social network within the app that allows users to connect over shared dining goals, and ‘Track My Macros,’ a dietary tracking component that enables users to scan their plate or log foods for added accountability. The World Health Organization’s latest guidance makes it clear that dietary support—particularly around protein—is essential. By offering multiple language options, we’re removing barriers and ensuring guided, healthier dining is accessible to everyone.”

New multilingual capabilities expand access to real-time GLP-1 dining guidance as WHO highlights the importance of protein-focused nutrition. MENU – ORDER AI, the first real-time GLP-1 dining companion designed to guide users toward High-protein and GLP-1 friendly meal choices, announced that the ...

12/05/2025

International Delight and Paris Hilton's coffee creamers and cold foam are for those looking to add new and exciting flavors to their coffee beverages.

Your coffee routine just got a glow-up. International Delight is teaming up with the ultimate cultural icon, Paris Hilton, to transform everyday coffee moments into bold, flavorful experiences with its brand-new, limited-edition coffee creamers and cold foam collection. When it comes to International Delight and Paris Hilton, one thing's for certain: plain is never an option.

“Just like Paris Hilton, we are experts at taking ordinary moments to a new level, in a way that only International Delight can,” said Jennifer Michuda, Sr. Director of Creamers at Danone North America, in a recent press release. “By partnering with an icon to bring these limited-edition creamers and cold foam creamer to life, we’re taking cultural relevance to a whole new level.”

International Delight and Paris Hilton's coffee creamers and cold foam are for those looking to add new and exciting flavors to their coffee beverages. Your coffee routine just got a glow-up. International Delight is teaming up with the ultimate cultural icon, Paris Hilton, to transform everyday cof...

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