Samsung Hits the Vending Machine for Profit

Korean electronics manufacturer Samsung is taking a big bite out of the retail sector as it seeks unusual new markets for its LCD panel technology.

Samsung has teamed up with U.S. food giant Kraft(KFT Quote) to build a new breed of 21st-century vending machines. The snack machines use a specially built 46-inch LCD panel, which functions as a giant touchscreen, bringing up a host of nutritional information on the food inside.

For Kraft, the Internet-connected machines can also be used to sell additional products to hungry customers. ...