Friday, September 3, 2010

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National Labor Relations Board To Hear Union Complaints Against Sodexo

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ordered that cases by the Service Employees International Union against Sodexo be consolidated. Read more...

Consumer Spending Gains Momentum In July

In July, U.S. consumers spent at the fastest pace in the past four months, according to the Commerce Department. Read more...

Daphne, Ala. Planners Approve Vending Machine Regulations

The Daphne, Ala. planning commission denied a favorable recommendation to stand-alone vending machine regulations that will be part of the land use and development ordinance, according to The Daphne Bulletin in Daphne, Ala. Read more...

Burglars Steal Snacks From Vending Warehouse In Richmond, Ky.

Police are investigating the theft of snacks from a vending operation's warehouse in Richmond, according to WKYT-TV in Lexington, Ky. Read more...

Del Monte Foods Inc. Reports 1.1 Percent Decrease In First Quarter Net Sales

Del Monte Foods Inc. reported net sales for the first quarter fiscal 2011 of $804.6 million compared to $813.7 million last year, a decrease of 1.1 percent. Read more...

International Bottled Water Association Releases Guidelines For Storing Bottled Water During Hurricane Season

The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is providing consumers with tips for bottled water and drinking water supplies during this peak period of the hurricane season. Read more...

French Vending Show Scheduled For Oct. 27 To 29 In Paris, Featuring International Business Day

Vending Paris, the French Vending Show, that will take place from Oct. 27 to 29 at Porte de Versailles in Paris Read more...

Food Safety Changes Consumer Shopping Habits: Food Makers Respond

Food manufacturers have changed their practices to respond to food safety concerns, as U.S. consumers claim to have changed their shopping habits Read more...

Study Questions Success Of Pricing To Promote Nutrition

Increasing the price of less healthy foods may not work to reduce consumption unless accompanied by educational programs Read more...

University Of Michigan Receives $5.7 Million Grant For Obesity Research Center

The University of Michigan received a $5.7 million grant to open a state center to study obesity Read more...

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