Ice cream is typically scooped or dispensed by hand, but a startup named iCream has a sweet concept: a self-service vending machine for ice cream and frozen yogurt. iCream co-founder Matevos ...

Water and ice are simple, low-cost products to stock in a vending machine. There's also the advantage that water and ice are often essential products, especially for rest stops and hotels.

The price to acquire an ice vending machine that holds 6,500 lbs of ice can clock in at almost $150,000. Selling ice out of its single credit-card operated ice vending machine, ...

The vending machine industry is experiencing robust growth, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer lifestyles, and the increasing demand for convenience. As of 2023, the global ...