August 2023 - 6

TOPNEWS
PepsiCo selects 10
Hispanic-owned startups
to join the Greenhouse
Accelerator Program
[ FOOD & BEVERAGE ]
PepsiCo
PEPSICO INC. ANNOUNCED THE 10 FINALISTS
chosen to participate in the Greenhouse Accelerator Program:
Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow) Edition. For the first time
in its history, the program is focused on supporting emerging
Hispanic businesses that provide products, services and technology
solutions across the food and beverage industry.
The finalists represent a diverse range of emerging businesses
in the categories of consumer-packaged goods, beverages, market
analytics and technology, sustainable packaging solutions, and
environmental impact and waste reduction. Selected Hispanicowned
companies will participate in a six-month business
mentoring program and receive a $20,000 grant. One finalist will
receive $100,000 at the end of the program to further advance
their business.
The 10 Hispanic-owned businesses chosen to participate in
this year's cohort include: CHUZA Inc., Date Better Snacks,
Dathic, FoodWare, Hyfé, I Eat My Greens, Katrina Brewing Co,
Pisqueya, Tia Lupita Foods, and True Spirit Beverage Company.
6 Automatic Merchandiser * August 2023
Mars acquires Kevin's
Natural Foods
Kevin's Natural Foods, a high-growth
nutritious meal company, joins the
Mars Food & Nutrition segment.
Kevin's makes chef-inspired sous-vide
meals, sides and sauces. Using whole
foods and simple ingredients, it meets
consumer needs by helping them eat
healthier food within minutes. Kevin's
will operate as a standalone business
within the segment.
VendingMarketWatch.com/53065611
Franke Coffee Systems
Americas names new
marketing manager
Franke Coffee Systems Americas
announced that Tim Cox has joined
the company as marketing manager.
Cox will continue to bring category
expertise and thought leadership to
the coffee industry while enhancing
marketing resources provided to
its customer partners across North
America. Most recently, Cox was
director of coffee programs at Texas
Specialty Beverage, where he led
sales and marketing teams for coffee
and foodservice segments. Cox brings
15 years of experience in the food
and beverage industry across both
commercial and specialty segments in
a variety of roles including multi-unit
retail management, wholesale roasting
management, training, sourcing,
product development, market research,
data analysis and distribution.
VendingMarketWatch.com/53064701

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August 2023

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of August 2023

Editor’s Note
Industry News
Take the advice of an expert witness when you are selling convenience services
Trends update for vending and micro markets
Spike in theft reminds operators to remain diligent about micro market security
Fresh and frozen food solutions
Vending with Values
Social Hubs
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August 2023 - Editor’s Note
August 2023 - Industry News
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August 2023 - Take the advice of an expert witness when you are selling convenience services
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August 2023 - Trends update for vending and micro markets
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August 2023 - 16
August 2023 - Spike in theft reminds operators to remain diligent about micro market security
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August 2023 - Fresh and frozen food solutions
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August 2023 - Vending with Values
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