SwitchBot, a leading provider of AI-enabled embodied home robotics systems, recently announced the availability of the SwitchBot Outdoor Pan/Tilt Cam 3K, an outdoor security camera designed to deliver wider coverage, clearer detail, and smarter AI-powered insights for home monitoring. Image Source: SwitchBot Designed to improve the household monitoring [read more]
Summer's favorite drink just got a functional refresh. Juni, the fast-growing adaptogenic sparkling tea brand co-founded by Jay Shetty, Radhi Devlukia, [read more]
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Vending Product News
Summer's favorite drink just got a functional refresh. Juni, the fast-growing adaptogenic sparkling tea brand co-founded by Jay Shetty, Radhi Devlukia, and Kim Perell, is kicking off summer with its new Lemonade Trio, expanding its lineup with Strawberry Lemonade and Watermelon Lemonade alongside its fan-favorite Lemonade Iced Tea. Image Source: Juni "We're seeing a [read more]
Protein Matcha Expands the Brand's Dairy-Based Protein Offerings with an Instant Iced Drink Mix in Three Flavors That Also Includes [read more]
Delicious, New Organic Cheese Snack Sticks Deliver 5g of Protein Per Serving in a Convenient New Format Image Source: [read more]
Interview with Adam Ciboch, Co-Founder of DentiMints As consumers continue to seek convenient wellness products that fit into [read more]
Vending Tech & Security News
SwitchBot, a leading provider of AI-enabled embodied home robotics systems, recently announced the availability of the SwitchBot Outdoor Pan/Tilt Cam 3K, an outdoor security camera designed to deliver wider coverage, clearer detail, and smarter AI-powered insights for home monitoring. Image Source: SwitchBot Designed to improve the household monitoring of yards, driveways, entrances, shops, [read more]
In the latest episode of The Unattended Edge, host Staci Thornton Ryan sat down with Patrick Moran, [read more]
Tom Vogt, Vice President of Micro Markets and Vending at AVS Companies, discusses how smart cooler technology [read more]
At Venditalia 2026, EVA introduced SmartLink, an open and secure specification aimed at improving interoperability between machines, payment systems, and [read more]
Retailers can now deliver a unified, intelligent, and personalized shopping experience across online and in-store channels Image Source: Nayax [read more]
In the latest episode of The Unattended Edge, host Staci Thornton Ryan welcomed two operators with very [read more]
Find Vending Machines Near You with VendFinder Image Source: VendFinder VendFinder is launching a new discovery platform designed [read more]
Beverage News
Summer's favorite drink just got a functional refresh. Juni, the fast-growing adaptogenic sparkling tea brand co-founded by Jay Shetty, Radhi Devlukia, and Kim Perell, is kicking off summer with its new Lemonade Trio, expanding its lineup with Strawberry Lemonade and Watermelon Lemonade alongside its fan-favorite Lemonade Iced Tea. Image Source: Juni "We're seeing a [read more]
Laurel Whitney, co-founder of Push Beverages, shares how a challenge in her family's vending business evolved into a [read more]
Key Takeaways from The NAMA Show 2026 Session: “Upcoming Trends in Hot & Cold Beverages” At this year’s The NAMA [read more]
Red Bull has announced this year's Red Bull Summer Edition Sudachi Lime. This limited-time offering is now available with and [read more]
Company will introduce new visual identity and products—including better-for-you soda and the Signature Countertop machine—at The NAMA Show 2026 (booth [read more]
Push Beverages debuted its new Simply Push soda at the National Automatic Merchandiser Association (NAMA) show in Los Angeles. This [read more]
Lucky Energy revisits the era of bike rides to your local corner store for an ice-cold slush with the launch [read more]
Snack News
Image Source: Takis Takis®, the iconic rolled tortilla chip brand known for intense flavor and signature crunch, announced that it is removing artificial colors and TBHQ across its product portfolio as part of a broader commitment to intentional innovation. "Moving to no artificial colors added and no TBHQ represents an important milestone for the brand," said Sandra [read more]
Delicious, New Organic Cheese Snack Sticks Deliver 5g of Protein Per Serving in a Convenient New Format Image Source: [read more]
All the flavor, zero compromise – a feel-good breakfast that will have fans saying "L'Eggo My Eggo" all over again. [read more]
A new take on protein bars, bringing iconic Reese's flavor into a layered, high-protein format Image Source: The Hershey [read more]
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Healthy News
Protein Matcha Expands the Brand's Dairy-Based Protein Offerings with an Instant Iced Drink Mix in Three Flavors That Also Includes Lion's Mane Mushroom for Focus and Coconut Water Powder and Sea Salt Electrolytes Image Source: Laird Superfood Laird Superfood®, Inc., a leader in functional coffee, creamers, and superfood products made with simple, minimally [read more]
Interview with Adam Ciboch, Co-Founder of DentiMints As consumers continue to seek convenient wellness products that fit into [read more]
Chef-crafted flavor meets freezer convenience, bringing bold, craveable breakfast to busy mornings. Image Source: Kevin's Natural Foods Mornings [read more]
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New Organic Blend Helps Fill Everyday Nutritional Gaps With Prebiotic Fiber And Thoughtfully Sourced Fruits And Vegetables Image Source: [read more]
Takeaways from “How to Tailor an Effective Wellness-Centric Beverage Strategy” at The NAMA Show 2026 By Becca Woll Employee expectations [read more]
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Vending AI News
SwitchBot, a leading provider of AI-enabled embodied home robotics systems, recently announced the availability of the SwitchBot Outdoor Pan/Tilt Cam 3K, an outdoor security camera designed to deliver wider coverage, clearer detail, and smarter AI-powered insights for home monitoring. Image Source: SwitchBot Designed to improve the household monitoring of yards, driveways, entrances, shops, [read more]
For the First Time, a Smart Cooler Transaction Can Match the Way People Actually Shop — WeVend and SandStar Are [read more]
Two Technologies. One Integration. A First-of-Its-Kind Consumer Experience in North America. Image Source: Created by Vending Connection At [read more]
UL Solutions’ first global safety certification for a public-facing robot signals growing momentum for autonomous technology operating safely in stores [read more]
The AI-Powered vending machine brings four-camera protection, dual-sensor lock security, and a self-learning engine to the retail floor—all backed by [read more]
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