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  • NAMA Awards Pennsylvania Vending Repair Program Grant

    The occupational advisory committee (OAC) of the vending repair program at A. Philip Randolph Technical High School has announced the receipt of a grant in the amount of $2,000 from the NAMA Foundation. NAMA is a national association representing...

    News • April 1st, 2013

  • D.E. Master Blenders To Consider Public Offering

    D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 announces that it is negotiating a possible public offer for all issued and outstanding ordinary shares in D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 by a Joh. A. Benckiser led investor group ("JAB").   D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 announces that...

    News • April 1st, 2013

  • Latin American Vending Expo To Be Held Sept. 10 To 11

    The eleventh edition of EXPOVENDING & OCS, a vending machine event in Latin America, will be held from Sept. 10 to 11 in São Paulo, Brazil. The event is organized by ABVA, the Brazilian vending machine association, and the show organizer company EPS...

    News • April 1st, 2013

  • DS Waters Acquires K&K Bottled Water Co.

    DS Waters of America, Inc., owners of the Standard Companies, Inc. including Standard Coffee Service, announces the acquisition of K&K Bottled Water Co. in Sulphur, La. One of the country's largest providers of bottled water, brewed coffee and water...

    News • April 1st, 2013

  • GMCW’s Crathco Division Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification

    GMCW™, Grindmaster-Cecilware Corp., is proud to announce the certification of its Crathco® division’s quality management system to the ISO 9001:2008 standard. This recent certification is part of GMCW’s ongoing commitment to continuous...

    News • April 1st, 2013

  • Teens Arrested For Stealing $200 Worth Of Vending Machine Food

    Four teenagers from Binghamton, N.Y. were arrested for allegedly breaking a Town of Fenton, N.Y. vending machine and stealing more than $200 in snack food, according to 12 Action News. The teens were between 16 and 18 years old. Full article.

    News • April 1st, 2013

  • Inventure Foods Secures $30 Million Credit Line

    Inventure Foods, Inc. recently announced that it has enhanced its long-term capital position by amending its existing credit agreement to extend the term and increase the capacity, while providing more favorable terms with its lending bank, U.S...

    News • April 1st, 2013

  • Gallins Foods Turns 65, Offers Promotions And Special Events

    Gallins Foods, Inc. recently announced it is celebrating its 65th year of serving businesses in North Carolina through innovative foodservice solutions. Founded in 1948 as a vending company, Gallins Foods has grown and developed over time to meet the...

    News • March 28th, 2013

  • Wilbur Curtis Names Krista Reddington Manager Of Sales Support And Marketing

    Wilbur Curtis Co. recently named Krista Reddington as new manager of sales support and marketing. The announcement was made by Kevin Curtis, executive vice president of Curtis. Reddington brings with her over a decade of marketing experience most...

    News • March 28th, 2013

  • Blog: The Importance Of Details

    Emily Refermat, editor of Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch argues that attention to the correct spelling of names and company names is vastly important in communication -- especially in email. Read blog.

    News • March 28th, 2013

  • Study Shows Hispanic-Americans Lead Coffee Consumption

    A market study conducted by the National Coffee Association shows coffee consumption by Hispanic-Americans is at 76 percent, compared to 47 percent of African-Americans and 64 percent of Caucasian-Americans, according to Reuters. Hispanic-Americans...

    News • March 28th, 2013

  • NAMA Urges Members To Take Action In Support Of Tax Reform

    As part of NAMA’s fight for small business on Capitol Hill, the association is leading a communications effort, urging members to submit comments to elected officials in support of a new proposal to reduce the burden the federal tax code imposes...

    News • March 28th, 2013

  • DS Waters Opens New Orleans Facility

    On the one-year anniversary of the Standard Coffee™ acquisition by DS Waters of America, Inc., a state-of-the-art coffee equipment refurbishment center opened at the New Orleans branch. The opening of this center signals the final integration of...

    News • March 28th, 2013

  • Coke Teams With Isis For Mobile Vending Transactions

    Coca-Cola Co. has teamed with ISIS mobile payment technology to offer smartphone payments at its branded soda vending machines, according to PYMNTS. The two companies have partnered and offer cross promotions to attract new customers. Full article.

    News • March 28th, 2013

  • Jamaican Coffee Production Down

    The Jamaican Agricultural Society reports a 35 percent loss of production due to Hurricane Sandy and the outbreak of coffee leaf rust disease, according to the Gleaner news. Norman Grant, president the Jamaican Agricultural Society, predicts the...

    News • March 28th, 2013