Carpe Dulce | Meet the Owner, Kristi Kinney
About
In 2007, Kristi Kinney, a Tucson native, launched Carpe Dulce, initially focusing on candy quarter vending machines. The company later expanded, adding traditional bottled beverage machines at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport through a partnership with SSP America.
With ACDBE certification, Carpe Dulce secured vending contracts, including the City of Phoenix Transit Department and the Rental Car Center. In February 2024, Kristi was honored as the ACDBE Food and Beverage Champion by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department. Active in industry associations like NAMA, SSIS, AMAC, and AxN, Kristi now serves as a consultant for a specialized vending machine pilot program at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport.
Our Partnerships
Carpe Dulce is known for developing business relationships with local and national vending concepts as an airport vending operator. Including both traditional (snack and beverage) and Premium Vending (such as coffee machines, warming vending machines, specialized water dispensing machines, and more).
