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Utica College Students Object To Sodexo Meal Plan's Cost Hike

Students at Utica College, Utica, N.Y. reacted negatively to Sodexo's newly-created meal plans for the 2011/2012 academic year offering meal plans very similar to those offered by Aramark, but, in some cases, raising the prices to over $200 more

News • April 8th, 2011

Research Questions Link Between Caffeine And Incontinence

Despite international guidelines that suggest cutting caffeine to counter urinary incontinence, a new study finds that coffee or tea may not have much effect on the condition

News • April 8th, 2011

Suit Continues Over Mouse Found In Energy Drink

The lawyer representing a man claiming to have found a mouse in a can of energy drink has dismissed claims by the brand owner that it was "virtually impossible" for the rodent to have entered the can at the manufacturing stage.

News • April 8th, 2011

Marketing Professor Calls Pepsi Cola's Social Media Campaign Poorly Planned

Mark Ritson, a marketing professor, claims that Pepsi Cola's social media marketing campaign was ill conceived in an article in Marketing Week.

News • April 8th, 2011

Soda Sales Expected To Rebound

Mintel International reports U.S. soda sales dipped in 2010, but will grow 15 percent in current prices and 6 percent in inflation-adjusted prices through 2015

News • April 7th, 2011

Most Connecticut Schools Provide Healthy Meals

A new report says more than two-thirds of Connecticut school districts are now participating in a program to encourage healthier food choices for students

News • April 7th, 2011

The Wall Street Journal Presents 'The New Power Lunch'

In a visually striking, front-page "Personal Journal" article, The Wall Street Journal presents "The New Power Lunch," a description of a fashionable, nutritious, convenient way to eat at work.

News • April 7th, 2011

AVEX 2011, June 15 And 16 In Birmingham, U.K., Offers Online Registration

Online registration is now open for AVEX 2011, the International Vending & Water Exhibition, June 15 & 16, 2011 at the NEC Birmingham in the United Kingdom.

News • April 7th, 2011

The International Bottled Water Association Names Director Of Government Relations

The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) announced that James P. (JP) Toner, Jr. has joined IBWA as director of government relations.

News • April 7th, 2011

Study: Calorie Labeling Doesn't Change Kids' And Parents' Fast-Food Orders

Calorie labeling in fast-food restaurants has no effect on the food purchases of parents or teens in low-income neighborhoods

News • April 7th, 2011

Vending Machine Catches Fire At Health Center In Savannah, Ga.

Health care workers evacuated the J.C. Lewis Health Center in Savannah, Ga. after a vending machine caught fire

News • April 7th, 2011

US Roasterie Hires Sara Lee's Craig Nelson And Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee's Steve Convery

Howard Fischer, NCE, CCS, president and CEO of US Roasterie, recently announced the hiring of Craig Nelson as vice president of sales for coffee service and vending and Steve Convery as vice president of foodservice sales.

News • April 7th, 2011

Report Examines U.S. Foodservice Coffee Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Analysis of the US. Foodservice Coffee Market" report.

News • April 7th, 2011

New York State Automatic Vending Association Membership Event To Include Frito-Lay Plant Tour In Binghamton, N.Y. On June 8, 2011

The New York State Automatic Vending Association will host a tour of a Frito-Lay plant in Binghamton, N.Y. as part of its annual membership event on Wednesday, June 8, 2011.

News • April 7th, 2011

VMW Blog: Retailing, E-Commerce And Mobile Marketing Converge: Will Vending Be Part Of The Mix?

Elliot Maras, editor of Automatic Merchandiser, notes in his blog that mobile commerce is evolving fast and the vending industry stands to gain or lose in a big way.

News • April 6th, 2011

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