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Futuristic machines are proliferating at airports, hotels and stores around the world, selling high-end products, and not for small change.

Crispy edamame, fresh bananas, fruity organic waters and pomegranate spiked nut clusters could replace sweets and sports drinks in school vending machines, thanks to a crop of healthier products and government initiatives.

Changing consumer preferences are inspiring premium brands to rethink how they hawk their wares.

Vending machines in neon-splashed Tokyo have electronic eyes that evaluate customers’ skin and wrinkles to determine whether they are old enough to buy tobacco. In bathrooms at upscale Canadian bars, vending machines with flat irons enable women to defrizz… Vending machine – Tokyo – Business – Vending – Opportunities

Futuristic machines are proliferating at airports, hotels and stores around the world, selling high-end products, and not for small change.

As economic fears drive gold prices to new highs, the creator of a gold-dispensing ATM is attracting attention around the globe.

The tiny hot dog rotated on the slowly turning grill, its rounded metal slants glowing a deep caramel bronze. Jeff Kaufman plucked the hot dog from the grill and placed it in a tiny matching bun. A woman beside him in a green apron smiled. I took a small bite of the small dog. . . . → Read More: Vending machine food of the future

Futuristic vending machines are proliferating, selling high-end products, and not for small change.

Progress is being made in making choices for nutritional