Friday, September 10, 2010

VendingMarketWatch Daily News

McDonald's Corp. Reports 4.9 Percent Sales Gain In August

McDonald's Corp. announced global comparable sales growth of 4.9 percent in August. Read more...

Wall Street Journal Reports Snacks Are Becoming Main Meals

The line between snack food and meal-time dishes is becoming increasingly blurry as restaurant chains are launching a host of new substantial snack foods that seem more like full meals, according to The Wall Street Journal. Read more...

Barry Callebaut To Double Existing Business With Kraft Foods Inc.

Barry Callebaut and Kraft Foods Inc. announced a long-term global agreement in which Barry Callebaut will more than double its existing business with Kraft, according to www.foodproductiondaily.com. Read more...

Rowlett, Texas Mulls Rules For Outdoor Vending Machines

Rowlett, Texas officials are considering rules for Redbox-type outdoor vending machines, according to The Rowlett Lake Shore Times. Read more...

Burglars Rob Vending Machines At Huron, Ohio Resort

Police are seeking the person or persons who drilled into five soda machines at Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio Read more...

Mars Drinks To Launch Alterra Coffee In Flavia System This Fall

Mars Drinks and Milwaukee, Wis.-based Alterra Coffee, Wis. expanded on an earlier announced agreement to make the Alterra coffee brand available through Mars' Flavia single-serve system's offerings of specialty coffees, teas and hot chocolate. Read more...

ConAgra Foods, Inc. Names Brian Keck As Executive Vice President

ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced that Brian L. Keck has joined the company as executive vice president and chief administrative officer. Read more...

Mary Beth West To Assume Chief Category Officer Role At Kraft Foods Inc.

Mary Beth West, its chief marketing officer, has also taken on the role of chief category officer at Kraft Foods Inc., according to Chicago Breaking Business in Chicago, Ill. Read more...

Betson Imperial Calls Its Inaugural Northeast Coffee Service & Vending Expo In Secaucus, N.J. A Big Success

The inaugural Northeast Coffee Service & Vending Expo held recently at the Crowne Plaza Meadowlands Hotel and Exhibition Center in Secaucus, N.J. was deemed a great success by the show organizers Read more...

National Restaurant Association Launches Food Safety Education Month

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) encourages restaurant and foodservice operators to celebrate its 16th annual National Food Safety Education Month. Read more...

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