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Vendors Exchange rebrands as VE Solutions, intros kiosk platform
May 11, 2023. Vendors Exchange International Inc., a vending and micro market breakroom solutions provider, has rebranded as VE Solutions, according to a press release. The rebranding reflects the company's commitment to providing innovative technology that supports the traditional convenience services industry while providing solutions within ...
How coffee vending machines work
Mar 20, 2023 · The coffee dispenser is the "customer end" of the machine and dispenses the beverage into a cup and can take anywhere from 10 seconds to 45 seconds to complete a vend. The control system, which is usually located at the back of the machine, manages the flow of water and the temperature, and operates the machine's display and buttons.
Hot food vending makes big strides; challenges continue
Jan 10, 2024 · The panelists agreed that universities can play an important role in improving consumer acceptance of vend food. "We have the right consumer segment," said panelist Mike Alkurdi, resident district manager at Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services, referencing Gen Z. Chartwells manages the dining at Nova Southeastern University and Alkurdi confirmed Crocquet's observation that the hot food ...
The brave new world of fresh food vending
Nov 13, 2023 · This overcomes a major downside that fresh food vending experienced in past times, where the quality was not high enough to justify the investment in refrigerated vending equipment, forming a cycle that was hard to break. Now the cycle has been broken, demand is high from employees for fantastic quality sushi, curries, ready meals, sandwiches ...
USA Technologies introduces Seed Cashless+ for vending
March 9, 2021. USA Technologies Inc., a software and payments company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the unattended retail market, has introduced Seed Cashless+, offering insights for scheduling, pre-kitting, merchandising and real-time alerts, along with a streamlined user interface for efficiency and ease of use, according ...
US Foods to acquire IWC Food Service in Tennessee
Feb. 16, 2024. US Foods Holding Corp. has agreed to acquire IWC Food Service, a broadline distributor located in Cookeville, Tennessee, for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release. The transaction is part of the company's tuck-in acquisition strategy and will allow US Foods to further expand its reach into the central Tennessee region ...
Fresh food vending’s time is here; pioneers explore why
Dec 16, 2020 · Self-Service Innovation Summit Fresh food vending’s time is here; pioneers explore why. Technology and changing consumer needs are creating an opportunity for fresh food vending, an area long shunned by traditional vending operators due to cost and complexity compared to other vend products.
How to select the best office coffee or coffee vending machine
Oct 31, 2022 · Opting for machines with quicker serve times and soluble coffee can reduce queues and make sure your customers have access to quality coffee quickly. In office environments, you will have more flexibility to pick between a large range of countertop and floor standing machines, and the focus is more likely to be on the quality of a drink than ...
VE Solutions relocates in Cleveland area, plans to expand
Nov. 8, 2023. VE Solutions, formerly known as Vendors Exchange International Inc., is relocating from its Cleveland facility to a 41,000-square-foot space on Rockside Road in Maple Heights, an east-side suburb, according to a Crains Cleveland Business report. The company, which provides refurbished equipment, new equipment, parts and other ...