Laurel Whitney, co-founder of Push Beverages, shares how a challenge in her family's vending business evolved into a beverage company serving customers across the country. Push Beverages did not begin with the goal of creating a beverage company looking to disrupt the soft drink industry. Instead, it started [read more]
Chef-crafted flavor meets freezer convenience, bringing bold, craveable breakfast to busy mornings. Image Source: Kevin's Natural Foods Mornings [read more]
More than 100 industry leaders traveled to Washington, D.C., for the 2026 NAMA Fly-In & Advocacy Summit, [read more]
Crafted with a unique USDA Organic protein blend, Linear bars deliver complete protein, satisfying texture and indulgent flavor without compromise. [read more]
LAI Games is proud to announce that seven of its attractions have been selected for PINSTACK Kincora, Loudoun County’s new [read more]
Convenience services association recognizes Ranking Member Waters for leadership on payments policy and ready access to essentials for millions of [read more]
As demand grows for high-protein snacking options made with recognizable ingredients, RXBAR introduces a timeless flavor that brings together function [read more]
June 18, 2026
Vending Product News
Chef-crafted flavor meets freezer convenience, bringing bold, craveable breakfast to busy mornings. Image Source: Kevin's Natural Foods Mornings just got a major upgrade. Kevin's Natural Foods, the brand known for redefining clean, heat-and-serve meals, is now taking on breakfast with the launch of Scramble Starters—a first-of-its-kind frozen breakfast solution designed to bring the [read more]
Crafted with a unique USDA Organic protein blend, Linear bars deliver complete protein, satisfying texture and indulgent flavor without compromise. [read more]
As demand grows for high-protein snacking options made with recognizable ingredients, RXBAR introduces a timeless flavor that brings together function [read more]
New flavor inspired by milk's favorite cookie delivers purposeful high-protein recovery fuel with 20 grams of plant-based protein per bar [read more]
Vending Tech & Security News
Tom Vogt, Vice President of Micro Markets and Vending at AVS Companies, discusses how smart cooler technology is reshaping unattended retail and why operator support remains critical to long-term success. The rapid adoption of AI-powered smart coolers is reshaping the unattended retail industry. From expanding product variety to reducing service requirements and [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]
Nayax Ltd, a global commerce payments and loyalty platform designed to help merchants scale their business, recently announced its financial [read more]
The combined private company brings together complementary solutions to give operators more choice, flexibility and control in delivering modern, convenient [read more]
Beverage News
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Laurel Whitney, co-founder of Push Beverages, shares how a challenge in her family's vending business evolved into a beverage company serving customers across the country. Push Beverages did not begin with the goal of creating a beverage company looking to disrupt the soft drink industry. Instead, it started as a practical solution to [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]
The #1 tepache brand adds a bright new flavor De La Calle, the modern Mexican soda brand inspired by the [read more]
Snack News
Crafted with a unique USDA Organic protein blend, Linear bars deliver complete protein, satisfying texture and indulgent flavor without compromise. Linear today announced that its protein bar lineup is now officially USDA Organic certified, reinforcing the brand's commitment to the highest standard for clean, functional snacking. The certification spans Linear's growing lineup of indulgent, layered [read more]
As demand grows for high-protein snacking options made with recognizable ingredients, RXBAR introduces a timeless flavor that brings together function [read more]
New flavor inspired by milk's favorite cookie delivers purposeful high-protein recovery fuel with 20 grams of plant-based protein per bar [read more]
McKee Foods is thrilled to announce a delicious new addition to its legendary snack cake family: Little Debbie® Mocha Swiss [read more]
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Chef-crafted flavor meets freezer convenience, bringing bold, craveable breakfast to busy mornings. Image Source: Kevin's Natural Foods Mornings just got a major upgrade. Kevin's Natural Foods, the brand known for redefining clean, heat-and-serve meals, is now taking on breakfast with the launch of Scramble Starters—a first-of-its-kind frozen breakfast solution designed to bring the [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]
Interview with Steve Herzic Image Source: Created by Vending Connection As the vending and office coffee service (OCS) [read more]
Survey finds widespread loss of control, regret and growing public appetite for stronger oversight Image Source: Created by Vending [read more]
Taylor Farms' latest products meets the growing demand for protein and fresh produce Image Source: Taylor Farms Taylor [read more]
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Vending AI News
For the First Time, a Smart Cooler Transaction Can Match the Way People Actually Shop — WeVend and SandStar Are Building That Reality Image Source: SandStar WeVend and SandStar are announcing something the unattended retail industry has been waiting for — even if it didn’t know it yet: Batch Shopping Cart technology, a [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]
Chef Robotics, a leader in AI-enabled robotic meal assembly for the food manufacturing industry, today announced Chef+, the company's most [read more]
