As vending operators continue expanding into micro markets, familiar brands and grab-and-go convenience are helping drive snack sales, according to McKee Foods. During a recent interview with Vending Connection, Roger Olmstead, a McKee Foods veteran with more than 30 years at the company, said the shift from [read more]
WK Kellogg Co recently announced the launch of Kellogg's® Super Stars™, a new portfolio of K–12 cereals designed to make [read more]
Balaji Brands recently partnered with AVS Companies at International Bowl Expo 2026 and won the Best New Product Award for [read more]
Melting Forest, a leading functional beverage brand powered by mushroom adaptogens and modern wellness ingredients, today announced the launch of [read more]
The REESE's PIECES brand is giving fans a playful twist on one of the most recognizable candies, with the launch of its REESE'S [read more]
Little Debbie, America's favorite snack cake brand, is officially bringing snack time to a whole new level. In an unprecedented [read more]
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Vending Product News
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As vending operators continue expanding into micro markets, familiar brands and grab-and-go convenience are helping drive snack sales, according to McKee Foods. During a recent interview with Vending Connection, Roger Olmstead, a McKee Foods veteran with more than 30 years at the company, said the shift from traditional vending to micro markets [read more]
WK Kellogg Co recently announced the launch of Kellogg's® Super Stars™, a new portfolio of K–12 cereals designed to make [read more]
Melting Forest, a leading functional beverage brand powered by mushroom adaptogens and modern wellness ingredients, today announced the launch of [read more]
The REESE's PIECES brand is giving fans a playful twist on one of the most recognizable candies, with the launch of its REESE'S [read more]
Vending Tech & Security News
Balaji Brands recently partnered with AVS Companies at International Bowl Expo 2026 and won the Best New Product Award for its Custom Case Kiosk. The Custom Case Kiosk is an in-store personalization platform that lets customers design and print their own phone cases on the spot. Image Source: AVS Companies “Balaji Brands launched [read more]
Watch Now: https://rebrand.ly/Vendon-Cloud-session-1 Insights from Vendon Cloud Live Session I with Rudolfs Licia, Global IoT Project manager at [read more]
The world's fastest AS/RS solution is now expanding warehouse automation and software technology in Australia and New Zealand Image [read more]
SwitchBot, a leading provider of AI-enabled embodied home robotics systems, recently announced the availability of the SwitchBot Outdoor Pan/Tilt Cam [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]
Beverage News
Melting Forest, a leading functional beverage brand powered by mushroom adaptogens and modern wellness ingredients, today announced the launch of Glow Up Functional Protein Drink. "We didn't create Glow Up to be another protein shake or to chase a protein trend," says Sean McDonald, Founder & CEO of Melting Forest, in a recent press release. [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]
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]
Snack News
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As vending operators continue expanding into micro markets, familiar brands and grab-and-go convenience are helping drive snack sales, according to McKee Foods. During a recent interview with Vending Connection, Roger Olmstead, a McKee Foods veteran with more than 30 years at the company, said the shift from traditional vending to micro markets [read more]
The REESE's PIECES brand is giving fans a playful twist on one of the most recognizable candies, with the launch of its REESE'S [read more]
Little Debbie, America's favorite snack cake brand, is officially bringing snack time to a whole new level. In an unprecedented [read more]
Perfect Snacks®, creator of the Original Refrigerated Protein Bar™, is expanding its fresh-from-the-fridge lineup with the launch of Oaties, its first-ever [read more]
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Healthy News
Perfect Snacks®, creator of the Original Refrigerated Protein Bar™, is expanding its fresh-from-the-fridge lineup with the launch of Oaties, its first-ever oat-based protein bar. Crafted with real ingredients and nothing artificial, Oaties deliver 8 grams of protein and are a good source of fiber to support healthy digestion. Image Source: Perfect Snacks "As our [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]
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]
New line delivers 10g of protein from nuts, seeds and oats, meeting demand for craveable, clean-label protein Image Source: [read more]
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]
Enterprise-grade smart cart platform expands into the Canadian market through Scallix Inc. Image Source: Scallix Inc. Scallix Inc. [read more]
Developed by board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Eiriny Eskander, Caloria delivers physician-backed insights for people managing GLP-1 use, diabetes, PCOS, and menopause. [read more]
