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Dec 26th, 2005

Happy Holidays from the staff of VendingMarketWatch. Please check back on January 2nd 2006 for all the latest news from the vending and OCS industry

Dec 23rd, 2005

Jones Soda Co. Names Interim Chief Financial Officer

Jones Soda Co. announced today the appointment of James M. Mullen as the company's interim chief financial officer. Mullen, age 44, will provide his services under a contract with the company

Global Payment Technologies, Inc. Posts 31 Percent Quarterly Sales Decrease

Global Payment Technologies, Inc., manufacturer and innovator of currency acceptance systems used in the worldwide gaming, beverage, and vending industries, today announced its fiscal 2005 fourth-quarter and year-end results

DVD Rental Kiosk Provider TNR Entertainment Raises $10 Million
Concerns About Water Safety Drive Bottled Water Sales
International Bottled Water Association Honored For Hurricane Relief
McDonald’s Halts In-Store Digital Entertainment Kiosks
Newport Coffee Traders Demonstrates Single-Cup Pods At Small Business Expo
Aramark Refreshment Services Launches New Website
Indian Newspaper Profiles Cadbury Schweppes’ Turnaround In The U.S.

Dec 22nd, 2005

European Vending Association Makes Electronic Standards Available For Free
Convenience Drives Growth In Coated, Pre-Cooked Foods
Market Report Sheds Insight Into Hispanic American Eating Habits
New Haven, Conn. Installs Smart-Card Compliant Parking Meters; Parcxmart Technologies And QI Systems Partner On Stored Value Card
MEI Veteran Kira Schneider Joins Rock-Ola Manufacturing
Murrieta, Calif. High Schools Will Limit Soft Drinks
Kraft Foods Completes Product Reformulation To Reduce Trans Fats
Challis, Idaho Schools Mull Nutrition Policy
Columbia, Tenn. Police Seek Vending Burglar

Dec 21st, 2005

European Vending Association Presents Healthy Eating Conference April 27, 2006
Health Benefits Associated With Chocolate Were Plentiful In 2005
Wendy’s Pulls Fresh Fruit Bowl, But Survey Indicates Fast Food Restaurants Remain Committed To Nutrition
McKee Foods Introduces New Little Debbie Vend Pack
Missoula, Mont. Health Department Promotes Fitness On Several Fronts
Iron County, Utah Schools Develop A Wellness Policy
Pepsi Bottling Group Expects Volume Growth For 2005
ConAgra Foods Announces Reorganization
Evanston, Ill. High School Finds Water Outsells Soda

Dec 20th, 2005

Poore Brothers CEO and CFO to Leave; Results in Q4 Net Loss
Canteen Vending Services Buys Scott Food Service, Forest City, N.C.
Automated Ice Vending Machine Expands To 13 States In Less Than Two Years
Los Angeles Schools Approve Bare Fruit Organic Baked Dried Fruit Products
Self Service And Kiosk Show Set For Feb. 13 And 14 In Orlando, Fla.
Lieberman Companies/Mazzco Website Offers Real-Time Inventory
North Carolina Vending Association Seeks Committee Volunteers
USA Technologies Completes $14 Million Private Placement With Institutional Investment Advisor
JCM American And TransAct Technologies Will Combine Sales Efforts
New Law Requires Illinois School Districts To Report Vending Revenue

Dec 19th, 2005

Freedom Shopping Introduces Next Generation Of Self Checkout Solutions
Chippewa Falls, Wis. High School Removes Vending Machines; Sales Fall 56 Percent
Gekay Sales Will Distribute Popcorn Machines To Military Sites
Kraft Rolls Out Fig Newtons® Bars With 100 Percent Whole Grain
Coffee Roasters And Appliance Manufacturers Market Manual Pod Systems As Holiday Gifts
New Dollar Coins Depicting Dead Presidents Set For 2007
Research Examines The Role Safety Plays In Consumer Purchases
Crane Streamware Expands Operators Base For InfoVend Market Research
Kraft Will Raise Prices Due To Higher Energy And Packaging Costs
Coca Cola Co. Elects New Officers

Dec 16th, 2005

Retail Food Prices Will Rise Moderately In 2006
Hershey Co. Announces Expansion Plans For 2006
Tobacco Case Could Clear Way For Kraft Spinoff
Report: Energy Drinks Moving Mainstream
Illinois Schools Approve Further Nutrition Limits For Elementary And Middle Schools
Chicago Schools Will Select Vend Products To Meet Nutrition Standards
Business Roundtable Predicts Strong Economic Growth In 2006
Lee County, Tenn. School Board Approves Funds For Milk Machine
CoolBrands International Reports Decline In Annual Net Revenue
Initial Public Offering Solidifies Caribou Coffee’s Position As No. 2 Specialty Coffee Chain

Dec 15th, 2005

Dollar Coins Would Depict Ex-Presidents
Soft-drink Sales Lag for First Time in Decades
ConAgra Foods Makes Smart-Snacking Breakthrough--Its Microwave Popcorn, Made with 100% Whole Grain, Will Also Be 0g Trans Fat
Tea Linked To Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk
Cantaloupe Systems Joins Siemens’ M2M One Program
National Automatic Merchandising Association Announces Winners From Early Renewal Drawings; Final Deadline For Grand Prize Approaches
Flowers Foods Reopens Its New Orleans, La. Bakery
Los Angeles School Board Seeks More Nutritious Food
Aramark Signs License Agreement With Panda Express
Police Arrest Two In Rash Of Vending Thefts In Illinois

Dec 14th, 2005

Coastal Vending and Food Services Buys Canteen Routes In Charleston, S.C. And Becomes a Canteen Franchise
Report: Organic Food Will Become Mainstream By 2025
Kansas Legislators Question Beverage Industry Proposal
ConAgra Expands Recall Of Armour Lunch Maker Products
Research Claims Nearly A Quarter Of Americans Are Overweight
Better Vendors Association Will Hold Annual Meeting With National Automatic Merchandising Association Spring Expo In Las Vegas
Pierre Foods Introduces Rowdie Rib ™ Boneless Pork Rib Sandwic
Government Ruling Prohibits Restrictions On 100 Percent Fluid Milk In Schools
Keurig Will Offer Tully's K-Cups

Dec 13th, 2005

MEI Responds To JCM American’s Patent Infringement Lawsuit
Cadbury Schweppes CEO Expects Strong Growth, Announces Investments In Gum And Confections
Self-Serve Ozone Sanitizing Kiosk Accepts Cash and Credit
Kraft Reportedly Invests $75 million in Tassimo Single-Cup System
Coca Cola Reportedly Working With Godiva On Ready-To-Drink Coffee
Government Releases 450,000 Tons Of Sugar To Alleviate Shortage
Cato Institute Analyst Questions Obesity Claims
Researchers Offer Guidance On Seafood Consumption For Pregnant And Nursing Women

Dec 12th, 2005

Frito-Lay Mulls Layoffs; Up to 250 to Lose Jobs
American Vending Sales, Elk Grove Village, Ill., Expands East With Office In Lakewood, N.J.
Thieves Use Drill To Rob Vending Machines At Palo Alto, Calif. School
Velocita Wireless Partners With TNS On Cashless Vending Transactions For Pepsi
New York Court Orders Fine And Jail Time For Vending Opportunity Promoter
National Bulk Vendors Association Website Address Corrected
Factors Linked To Child Obesity Also Influence Dental Decay
New York University Removes Coke Products Due To Claims About Colombian Worker Abuses
National Automatic Merchandising Association Offers Video On Balanced For Life Campaign
European Vending Association Re-Elects Augusto Garulli As President

Dec 9th, 2005

Just Born Honors Top Brokers For 2005
Kellogg Plans To Reduce Trans Fats
Vending Break-ins Fall Off At University Of Las Vegas
National Bulk Vendors Association Introduces Healthcare Plans For Members
PepsiCo Narrows Coke’s Lead As Dominant Beverage Player
ConAgra Foods Execs Cite Need For Organizational Change
Coca Cola To Unveil New Ad Campaign In 2006
Tetra Pak Unveils High Barrier Totally Clear Aseptic Package
Institute Of Medicine Urges Changes In Marketing Food To Kids
Aramark’s Richard Wyckoff Predicts Trends For Refreshment Services

Dec 8th, 2005

USA Technologies VendingMiser(R) and SnackMiser(TM) Devices Installed at Several Ford Motor Company Facilities
Timothy’s World Coffee Launches New K-Cup Varieties
Canteen Vending Services Acquires Ideal Services Corp., Greeley, Colo.
Functional And Health Foods Dominate 2006 Growth Predictions
Government Releases Food Pyramid In Spanish
Vendors Purchasing Council Will Hold Meeting In Las Vegas In Conjunction With National Automatic Merchandising Association Spring Expo
Charlotte, N.C. Entrepreneur Markets Dedicated Energy Drink Machines With Remote Monitoring
Chelsea, Mich. Man Charged In Vending Thefts
Center for Science in the Public Interest Plans To Sue To Ban Soda In Schools
Vending Business Opportunity Promoter Faces Contempt Of Court Charge

Dec 7th, 2005

JCM American Sues MEI For Patent Infringement
South Carolina School Wins Award For Healthy Eating Initiative
General Mills Promotes Ann Simonds To Vice President
Aramark Wins South Dakota Mayor’s Award As Outstanding Employer
Report Indicates Functional Foods Post Rapid Growth
Ivan Sharps Retires From American Vending Sales Inc., Elk Grove Village, Ill.
Plastic Cost Increases To Increase Food Packaging Costs
Imperial Sugar Co. Names David Moran of H.J. Heinz To Its Board
SoyNut Butter Co. Develops Alternative To Peanut Butter
David Henchel Of Corporate Coffee Systems, Westbury, N.Y., Will Wed Angela Valerio, AVM Services, Oaks, Pa.

Dec 6th, 2005

Survey Indicates Gain In Card Use For Small Value Purchases
Study Indicates Candy Rewards In Schools Result In More Overweight Kids
Domino Sugar Refinery Will Reopen Dec. 12
Flavia Introduces Wellness Drinks And Announces Wellness Promotion
Government Survey: Americans Keep Getting Fatter
AVEX Sets Dates For 2007 Trade Show in U.K.
Kentucky Restaurant Association Selects John Conti Coffee Co. As Supplier Of The Year
Research: Coffee And Tea Reduce Risk Of Chronic Liver Disease
B&G Foods Acquires Ortega Businesses From Nestle USA
Crane Acquires InOne Technology’s Software Division, Adds It To Streamware

Dec 5th, 2005

U.S. to Release New $10 Bills on March 2
Illinois Principals Differ On How To Address Child Nutrition
Washington Post: Lawyers Expected To File Suit Against Soft Drink Companies in Massachusetts
Consumers Choice Coffee, Louisville, Ky. Hires Former John Conti Executive Leo Fante
Changer Services Hires Industry Veteran Rob Dowling As Mid-Atlantic Sales Manager
Coca-Cola Consolidated Introduces Cinnabon Premium Coffee Drink
Workers Flee Fire at Stacy's Pita Chips
Keystone Coffee Association Will Hold Holiday Meeting Thursday, Dec. 8 In Philadelphia, Pa.
Vending Employees Stake Out Location And Nab Theft Suspect In Winnipeg, Canada
ConAgra Foods Names Robert Sharpe Jr. Executive Vice President

Dec 2nd, 2005

Research Indicates Caffeine Stimulates Short-term Memory
Rockford, Ill. Educators Cool To Governor’s Call For “Junk Food” Ban
All Seasons Services Rolls Out Automated C-Store At State University, Morrisville, N.Y.
Whirlpool And Maytag Expect To close On Merger In 2006
Michigan Court Allows Nestle Waters To Keep Pumping Water
Survey Indicates Organic Food Purchases Rising
DataWave Systems Reports 57 Percent Quarterly Revenue Gain
Government Reports More Employers Have Wellness Programs

Dec 1st, 2005

Looming FDA Trans Fat Labelling Deadline Causes No Reaction at Kettle Foods
Technivend Annual Vending Showcase Planned For Dec. 8 In Woburn, Mass
National Automatic Merchandising Association Advisory Council Revises Sanitary Standards For Food And Beverage Machines
Coca Cola Enterprises President/CEO John Alm Will Retire
Peet’s Coffee And Tea Will Relocate Roasting And Distribution Operations
Western Michigan University Uses Promotions Help Healthy Vend Options
Studies Indicate Little Impact of Eliminating School Vending Purchases on Adolescent Overweight
Food Executives Note Challenges Of Changing Consumer Behavior At ‘Future of Food’ Conference
Rule Change Will Allow More Flexibility In Claims About Vitamin D
Firestone Financial Corp. Celebrates 40 Years