by Vending News | Sep 22, 2026 | Vending Industry
A new vending machine at a Burnaby SkyTrain station is giving unattended retail a strong community-focused twist: it is helping turn surplus produce into support for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Reported by CTV News Vancouver on August 28, 2026, the installation...
by Vending News | Sep 22, 2026 | Vending Industry
Ottawa’s O-Train network is adding vending machines at several stations this fall, creating new opportunities for convenient, on-the-go retail in high-traffic transit environments. OC Transpo is piloting vending machines at select O-Train and transit stations as part...
by Vending News | Sep 22, 2026 | Vending Industry
A new regulatory change could have implications for the future of smart and controlled vending. Ontario’s vending industry has a new development to watch. Effective September 8, 2026, Ontario has introduced rules allowing liquor vending machines within...
by Vending News | Aug 24, 2026 | News, Vending Industry
Sustainability gets talked about a lot in business, but for a vending operator, the obvious question is: does it actually make sense for my operation? Fortunately, some of the easiest ways to reduce the environmental impact of a vending business are also things that...
by Vending News | Aug 24, 2026 | News, Vending Industry
As of January 1, 2026, Canada’s new Front-of-Package (FOP) nutrition labelling requirements are fully in effect. You’ve probably already noticed the new black-and-white nutrition symbols appearing on products across Canada. Foods that meet or exceed...
by Vending News | Aug 24, 2026 | News, Vending Industry
As summer winds down, September brings a significant shift in traffic for many vending locations across Canada. Schools, colleges and universities welcome students back. Recreation centres, hockey arenas and community facilities return to regular programming. Offices...
