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  • USA Technologies Receives 85th Patent For Vending Alert System

    USA Technologies, Inc. (USAT) announced that the U.S. Patent Office has granted USAT its 85th patent, further extending USAT's portfolio of intellectual property in the area of cashless payment and remote diagnostics. "This latest patent, which...

    News • April 5th, 2013

  • Ronnoco Coffee Acquires International Blends, Expands Westward

    St. Louis, Mo.-based Ronnoco Coffee LLC has acquired International Blends coffee in an attempt to expand its reach to Western Missouri, according to St. Louis Business Journal. Ronnoco hopes to double its size within the next few years. Full article.

    News • April 5th, 2013

  • Hometown Suburban Vending, Inc. Disputes Lawsuit Surrounding Cockroaches In Coffee

    Hometown Suburban Vending, Inc. in Oak Lawn, Ill. is disputing the claim that it is being sued by three people for damages after finding cockroaches in coffee cups from a Hometown Suburban Vending coffee vending machines on Joliet Junior College in...

    News • April 5th, 2013

  • Mondelez International Introduces HONEY MAID LIL’ SQUARES

    Mondelez International, Inc., a pre-eminent maker of chocolate, biscuits, gum and candy, announces the introduction of HONEY MAID LIL’ SQUARES. A wholesome snack made with real honey and 10 grams of whole grain per 30-gram serving, each package...

    News • April 5th, 2013

  • Featured In Automatic Merchandiser: How To Merchandise A Vending Machine

    In the April issue of Automatic Merchandiser magazine, Dominic Finelli shares how having a good looking vending machine with products customers want is within a vendors' grasp using control in the stockroom, item variety and visually appealing...

    News • April 5th, 2013

  • Vending Machine Dispenses Reusable Batteries In Oregon

    Bettery, a Portland, Ore.-based reusable battery company has configured several vending machines to sell its batteries, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting. The machines, which dispense reusable batteries that can be returned when they’re spent...

    News • April 5th, 2013

  • Starbucks Names Matthew Ryan Global Chief Strategy Officer

    Starbucks Coffee Co. recently announced that it has appointed Matthew Ryan as global chief strategy officer. Ryan was previously senior vice president of global brand, franchise and customer relationship management for The Walt Disney Co. “The...

    News • April 5th, 2013

  • U.S. Judge Dismisses Class-Action Suit Against AriZona Beverages

    A federal judge recently threw out a class-action lawsuit claiming AriZona Beverages misrepresented its products as "all-natural," according to BevNET. The judgment was based on the fact that the plaintiffs did not present evidence that high fructose...

    News • April 5th, 2013

  • Community Coffee Co. Introduces Single Serve Coffee

    Community Coffee Co., a large family-owned and operated retail coffee brand in America, introduces new single-serve coffee cups. Made with premium quality Arabica coffee beans, the single-serve cups continue Community Coffee Co.’s tradition of...

    News • April 5th, 2013

  • Michael Gaviña Receives First NCA Volunteer Award

    Michael Gaviña of F. Gaviña & Sons has become the first recipient of the National Coffee Association (NCA) Volunteer of the Year Award. Selected by unanimous NCA Board committee vote, Gaviña received the award at the opening session of the...

    News • April 4th, 2013

  • Parks Coffee Releases Promotional Video On Customer Service

    Parks Coffee, a family-owned office coffee service company, has released a new promotional video centering on its commitment to customers. The three minute video features members of the Parks family and employees, sharing their thoughts on the...

    News • April 4th, 2013

  • Featured In Automatic Merchandiser: How To Build A Better Vending Website

    Websites are the main digital marketing tool for businesses. By using basic key web design concepts, vending operators can tap into a brand new market of eager consumers. Read article.

    News • April 4th, 2013

  • ConAgra Reports Earnings Decline In Third Quarter 2013

    ConAgra Foods, Inc. recently reported results for the fiscal 2013 third quarter ended Feb. 24, 2013. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations was $0.29 in the fiscal third quarter, down from $0.67 earned in the year-ago period...

    News • April 4th, 2013

  • Blog: Punishment Doesn’t Fit The Crime

    Alfonso Flores, assistant editor of Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch discusses the lawsuit surrounding Hometown Suburban Vending in Oak Lawn, Ill. and how the damages seem excessive. Read blog.

    News • April 4th, 2013

  • Pinnacle Foods Becomes Publicly Traded Company

    Pinnacle Foods Inc. has announced the successful closing of the company's initial public offering of its common stock. Shares of Pinnacle Foods began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on March 28, 2013, under the ticker symbol PF. Commenting on...

    News • April 4th, 2013