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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

ARAMARK Named To World's Most Ethical Companies List For 2013

ARAMARK, a global leader delivering food, facilities and uniform services, has been named by the Ethisphere Institute to the list of World's Most Ethical Companies (WME) for 2013. The Ethisphere Institute is a leading international organization...

News • March 18th, 2013

Former Canteen Sales Rep John Scallion Passes Away At 83

John M. Scallion recently passed away at age 83, according to Syracuse.com. Among his accomplishments was a 42-year career as a sales representative with Canteen. Full article .

News • March 18th, 2013

Charles Edward Bertsch Of Bertsch Vending Passes Away

Charles Edward Bertsch, who founded Bertsch Vending Co. in Warsaw, Ind., recently passed away at age 89. “Charles was a visionary leader who combined an extraordinary career in our industry with a clear commitment to his family and community...

News • March 14th, 2013

NAMA Promotes LyNae Schleyer To Vice President Of Meetings And Events

NAMA , the national association dedicated to vending and refreshment services, announced the promotion of LyNae Schleyer to vice president of meetings and events. In her new role, Schleyer is responsible for the strategic development of the annual...

News • March 14th, 2013

Featured In Automatic Merchandiser: Micro Market + Manufacturer = Sales Growth

The vending industry is changing, but it will take new marketing strategies coupled with micro markets to truly increase sales, explains Allen Weintraub in his latest article for Automatic Merchandiser magazine. Read article .

News • March 14th, 2013

AVT Develops New Cellular Air Card

AVT, Inc. recently announced that it has completed development and testing of a new wireless cellular air-card system that provides significant features and benefits to system owners and operators for connecting to the internet wirelessly. "Our...

News • March 14th, 2013

GMCR To Cut Jobs In California, Canada

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) recently announced a workforce reduction affecting a total of 74 full-time production and production support employees in its Castroville, Calif. and Toronto, Ontario, Canada facilities. In addition, seasonal...

News • March 14th, 2013

Research Finds Green Labels Perceived As Healthier

In a recent study conducted at Cornell University's Social Cognition and Communication Lab, students presented with a candy bar with a green label thought it contained fewer calories and was healthier than the same candy bar in a red label, according...

News • March 14th, 2013

Maryland Police Arrest Thief Stealing Electronics From High-End Vending Machine

A woman working at a Maryland Macy's store as a stocker was recently arrested after stealing more than $13,000 worth of merchandiser from the stores' high-dollar vending machine full of electronics like iPads and iPods, according to abc 7 news. The...

News • March 14th, 2013

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