Throw Strikes and Win Bigs This June on Silver Strike Bowling: League Night Image Source: Incredible Technologies, Inc. As the temperatures rise, the action on the virtual alleys is about to do the same. Starting in June, Silver Strike Bowling: League Night, Incredible Technologies’ latest game, will launch [read more]
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22g fiber. 27g protein. Created to meaningfully close the modern fiber gap. Image Source: Mía With #fibermaxxing trending [read more]
Unified approach links confection, salty and better‑for‑you snacking to meet more occasions and strengthen retail execution Image Source: THE [read more]
Record-breaking number of products compete across expanded award program at the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Las Vegas [read more]
New cabinet design, expanded content, and proven Asphalt gameplay deliver a powerful new racing attraction for operators Image Source: [read more]
Find Vending Machines Near You with VendFinder Image Source: VendFinder VendFinder is launching a new discovery platform designed [read more]
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Vending Product News
22g fiber. 27g protein. Created to meaningfully close the modern fiber gap. Image Source: Mía With #fibermaxxing trending and GLP-1 medications reshaping how Americans eat, one nutritional gap remains unaddressed: fiber. Today, that changes. "I created Mía after finding no shake that prioritized fiber without giving up the protein. I didn't want to [read more]
New line delivers 10g of protein from nuts, seeds and oats, meeting demand for craveable, clean-label protein Image Source: [read more]
Limited-Edition Foils, a Digital Collecting Hub, and an Instagram Takeover Help Celebrate 30 Years of Pokémon Image Source: The [read more]
New Organic Blend Helps Fill Everyday Nutritional Gaps With Prebiotic Fiber And Thoughtfully Sourced Fruits And Vegetables Image Source: [read more]
Vending Tech & Security News
Find Vending Machines Near You with VendFinder Image Source: VendFinder VendFinder is launching a new discovery platform designed to help people find publicly accessible vending machines near them. The platform focuses on convenience, local visibility, and real-world discovery by making it easier for users to locate vending machines, view available details, and navigate [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]
By Bill Meierling, Senior Vice President of External Affairs, NAMA Image Source: Created by Vending Connection Most public [read more]
The second episode of The Unattended Edge continues to deliver practical, real-world insight for the convenience services [read more]
Nayax Ltd., a global commerce enablement, payments, and loyalty platform designed to help merchants scale their business, today announced its [read more]
For the First Time, a Smart Cooler Transaction Can Match the Way People Actually Shop — WeVend and SandStar Are [read more]
Beverage News
Key Takeaways from The NAMA Show 2026 Session: “Upcoming Trends in Hot & Cold Beverages” At this year’s The NAMA Show, one message from the session “Upcoming Trends in Hot & Cold Beverages” came through clearly: beverages are no longer just about refreshment. They now center on experience, function, and personalization. Those shifts are already [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]
Sprite Returns as League’s Official Global Soft Drink Image Source: Business Wire, Inc. The National Basketball Association (NBA) [read more]
Snack News
Unified approach links confection, salty and better‑for‑you snacking to meet more occasions and strengthen retail execution Image Source: THE HERSHEY COMPANY The Hershey Company brought its ONE Hershey strategy to the 2026 National Confectioners Association’s Sweets & Snacks Expo (May 19 – 21 in Las Vegas, Nevada), showcasing how the company is evolving [read more]
Record-breaking number of products compete across expanded award program at the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Las Vegas [read more]
New line delivers 10g of protein from nuts, seeds and oats, meeting demand for craveable, clean-label protein Image Source: [read more]
Limited-Edition Foils, a Digital Collecting Hub, and an Instagram Takeover Help Celebrate 30 Years of Pokémon Image Source: The [read more]
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Healthy News
New line delivers 10g of protein from nuts, seeds and oats, meeting demand for craveable, clean-label protein Image Source: Purely Elizabeth Purely Elizabeth, the modern wellness brand known for its delicious, ingredient-forward granolas, recently announced the launch of Purely Elizabeth Protein Ancient Grain Granola, marking the brand's expansion into one of the most [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]
Forager Project, a leader in organic dairy-free foods, recently announced a major expansion of its Greek Style Yogurt lineup with [read more]
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]
