Vending News

What Every Canadian Vending Operator Should Know About Card Fees and Compliance in 2026

Going cashless is no longer optional for Canadian vending operators. Customers expect to pay with a debit card, credit card, or mobile wallet, and machines that cannot accept electronic payments risk losing sales. At the same time, accepting card payments comes with...

An $848 Million Deal Reshapes the Cashless Payment Backbone Behind Canadian Vending

The biggest development affecting Canadian vending operators this year did not happen in Canada, nor is it about changing consumer tastes. Instead, it centers on a major technology acquisition that has consolidated two of the largest suppliers behind the cashless...

Coin-Operated No More: Inside the Reinvention of Canada’s Vending Industry

For decades, Canada's vending machines were a familiar part of office break rooms, schools, hospitals, and public buildings. They accepted quarters, dispensed chips, chocolate bars, and cans of pop, and required little thought from either operators or customers. That...
Vending Canada Inc. Hopes to Revolutionize Canadian Bulk Vending with Cashless Options

Vending Canada Inc. Hopes to Revolutionize Canadian Bulk Vending with Cashless Options

The bulk vending industry is getting a futuristic upgrade as Vending Canada Inc. announces the release of their cutting-edge Bulk Vending machine, designed to meet the demands of modern consumers. This new machine is poised to revolutionize the market by offering cashless payment options and programmable pricing, bringing an innovative twist to the traditional vending experience.

Are Alcohol Vending Machines Coming to Canada?

Are Alcohol Vending Machines Coming to Canada?

Imagine grabbing a cold beer from a vending machine at your next sports game. This could soon be a reality, thanks to Dispension, a Nova Scotia-based company. They are pioneering the introduction of automated beer vending machines in stadiums across Canada.