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Monster Claims Its Drinks Had No Role In Maryland Teen’s Death

Counsel for Monster Energy recently held a press conference reporting that experts have reviewed the medial records of a Maryland teenager who allegedly died after consuming a Monster Energy drink and found no supporting evidence that the death was due...

News • March 20th, 2013

Sugar Foods Corp. Receives IFDA Award

The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) announced the results of its manufacturer benchmarking survey, naming Sugar Foods Corp. the winner of the 2013 Achievement Award for Excellence in Product Innovation. Sugar Foods was also...

News • March 20th, 2013

Starbucks Names Sharon Rothstein Global Chief Marketing Officer

Starbucks Coffee Co. announced the appointment of Sharon Rothstein as global chief marketing officer. Rothstein was previously senior vice president of marketing at innovative specialty beauty retailer Sephora. “Throughout our 42-year history...

News • March 20th, 2013

Eric Dell To Present Legislative Update At NYSAVA Meeting

Eric Dell, NAMA’s senior vice president of government affairs will present a legislative update at the New York State Automatic Vending Association (NYSAVA) meeting to be held Wednesday, March 20 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Clifton Park, N.J...

News • March 19th, 2013

Former AMS President Dies At 93

Former president and chairman of the board of Automatic Merchandising Systems Inc. (AMS), Roy Steeley died March 16 of natural causes. He was 93 years old. A memorial service will be held on March 27 at the Covenant Church in Sherpherdstown, W.Va. The...

News • March 19th, 2013

AVT Launches Kreation Fresh Squeezed Juice Vending Machine

AVT, Inc. recently announced that they have completed installing their new automated fresh squeezed juice kiosk at the Kreation Juicery in Beverly Hills, Calif. According to the AVT release, Marjan Sashar, owner of Kreation Juicery, said the outdoor...

News • March 19th, 2013

Seattle's Best Coffee Plans 15 New Drive-Thru Stores In Fort Worth, Texas

Seattle’s Best Coffee, featured brand within Starbucks Corp., recently announced 15 new locations will open in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area, in 2013. Following the launch of the new drive-thru concept in Seattle last fall, Seattle’s Best...

News • March 19th, 2013

Featured In Automatic Merchandiser: OneShow - How To Prep And What You Can't Miss

All good things come to those who — prepare. And there are a number of things vending, micro market and office coffee service operators can do to get ready for the NAMA OneShow April 24 to 26. Read article .

News • March 19th, 2013

Research: Soda Down 17 Percent, Bottled Water Up 38 Percent

Despite their overwhelming popularity, carbonated soft drink consumption in the U.S. is slowly giving way to water drinking, particularly bottled water, according to recent research from Global Information (GII), an information service company...

News • March 19th, 2013

Florida Electric Company Warns About Vending Machine Energy Costs

At a recent chamber of commerce meeting about energy conservation, the Tampa Electric Co. (TECO) spoke to business owners about several opportunities to reduce their energy bills, including getting a vending miser for the vending machine, according to...

News • March 19th, 2013

Featured In Automatic Merchandiser: 2013 Route Driver of the Year Quarterly Winner: Adam Brant, One Source Refreshment, Pottstown, Pa.

A friendly demeanor and strong work ethic not only set this route driver apart from his colleagues, but make him a customer-favorite as well. Read article .

News • March 18th, 2013

GMCR Releases 2012 Sustainability Report, Plans To Increase Fair Trade Coffee Sales

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc . (GMCR) recently released its eighth annual sustainability report, outlining the company's environmental and social performance for fiscal 2012. The report details the company's long-standing commitment to...

News • March 18th, 2013

NAMA Advocates For Small Businesses, Sends Letter To Small Business Subcommittee Chairman

NAMA recently submitted a letter of support for small businesses to leaders on Capitol Hill. The statement, emphasizing the importance of ensuring small business interests are protected when drafting federal regulations, was submitted to Chairman...

News • March 18th, 2013

McKee Foods To Pay $27.5 Million For Hostess Drake's® Snack Cake Brand

Hostess Brands Inc. recently announced that the stalking horse bid submitted by McKee Foods Corp. for the Drake's® snack cake brand will be the bid presented for approval to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court as no other qualified bids were received for...

News • March 18th, 2013

Boylan Bottling Co. Strengthens Northeast Presence

Boylan Bottling Co., one of the leading craft soda makers in the U.S., announced that it has expanded its relationship with Northeast Beverage, appointing them as the authorized distributor of Boylan products for the entire states of Connecticut and...

News • March 18th, 2013

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