DataWave Systems Inc., a provider of prepaid and stored value delivery systems, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2006.

Maynard, Mass. Schools Draft Wellness Policy

Maynard, Mass. schools have introduced a wellness policy governing the school's physical education and food service.

New York Court Upholds City's Exclusive Snapple Contract

Trans Fat Ban Proposed For Chicago Restaurants

National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia Select A New Juan Valdez

McKee Foods Expands Plant In Collegedale, Tenn.

International Bottled Water Association Announces Education Topics For Convention Oct. 3 To 6 In Las Vegas

Analyst Predicts U.S. Soda Consumption Will Decline Further

Quick Serve Restaurants Add More Single-Serve Beverages

Jun 29th, 2006

The EAGLE™ Has Landed

Research Indicates Coffee Consumption Prevents Type 2 Diabetes

Albert Fischer Of Albert Fischer Co. Passes Away

John Conti Coffee Co. Sells Coffee Donates To Louisville, Ky. Hospital Through Coffee Sales

Hardee's And Carl's Jr. Restaurants Defy Health Orientation With High Calorie Sandwiches

General Mills Reports 4 Percent Net Sales Gain For Year

Sumner County, Tenn. Schools Approve Vending Restrictions Stricter Than State Standards

Auburn, N.Y. Schools Consider Wellness Policy To Include Physical Activity

Keynote Speaker Will Present Vending Consumer Study At National Automatic Merchandising Association's National Expo Oct. 25 To 27 In Orlando, Fla.

Government Will Redesign The $5 Bill

Maryland/D.C. Vending Association Increases Support For National Automatic Merchandising Association's Endowing The Future Campaign

Jun 28th, 2006

Automated Vending Technologies Names James Winsor Vice President Of Engineering

Shamrock Foods Co. Buys Distribution Plus

Subcommittee Aproves Aurora, Colo. Soda Tax Proposal

ABC News Highlights Fit Fuel, A Health-Oriented Vending Machine

AVI Foodsystems Inc., Warren, Ohio, Secures School Foodservice Contract For Belpre, Ohio

National Automatic Merchandising Association Surveys Members On Emotional Intelligence On The Internet

White Castle Names Louisville, Ky. Woman As Fastest Griddler

Frito-Lay North America Promotes Jaya Kumar To Chief Marketing Officer

Study Indicates Self Service Spending To Rise In 2006

Research Inclusive On Soda's Impact On Bone Fractures

Jun 27th, 2006

Coca-Cola, Nestea Venture Faces Changes

Del Monte Foods Reports Strong Fourth Quarter

Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour Promotes Health Initiative

Professional Thieves Burglarize Chicago Area Vending Company

National Automatic Merchandising Association Will Hold Supervisor Training and Development Program July 12 To 14 Near Chicago O'Hare Airport

Coca-Cola Displays Machine That Takes Digital Pictures And Mobile Phone Ringtones At Paris Trade Show

Kraft Tabs Frito Lay's Irene Rosenfeld As Chief Executive Officer, Replacing Roger Deromedi

MasterCard, Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Co. and USA Technologies Introduce Contactless ''Tap & Go(tm)'' Payment Technology in Vending Machines

Gevalia Brewer Redesigned To Accommodate 14-Ounce Coffee Cups, Allowing Multiple Cartridges In Same Cup

Sodexho USA Partners With Magic Johnson On Branded Cafeteria

North Carolina Vending Association Will Hold Membership Appreciation Event At Sea Trail Resort, Sunset Beach, N.C., July 27 And 28

Jun 26th, 2006

Aramark Signs 10-Year Food Service Deal With Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Palm Springs, Calif.

Marsh Supermarkets, Owner Of Crystal Food Service, Indianapolis, Ind., Reports Fourth Quarter Revenue Decline

Illinois Education Board Approves Revised 'Junk' Food Vending Ban

School Nurse In Raymond, N.H. Launches Nutrition Contest

Anchorage, Alaska Schools Develop Healthy Vending Recommendations

Rio Rancho, N.M. Forms Health Advisory Council; Encourages Healthier Options

Lynchburg, Va. Bottles And Promotes Its Own Water

PepsiCo Promotes Al Carey As President And CEO Of Frito Lay North America

Pierre Foods Recalls Chicken Sandwiches Due To Possible Allergic Reaction

Kraft's Deromodi Expresses Interest In Dairy; Danone's Shares Rise

Jun 23rd, 2006

Mid-America Automatic Merchandising Association Elects Officers At Annual Meeting In Lake Ozark, Mo.

Deputy Prison Warden Charged With Embezzling Vending Machine Funds

Otis Spunkmeyer Registers For Initial Public Offering

Vermont Pure Holdings Will Repurchase Common Stock

Masterfoods USA Will Close Two Moulding Lines At Chicago Plant

Aurora, Colo. Councilman Proposes Soda Tax

Hershey And Premier Nutrition Settle Dispute Over Candy Bar Packaging

Norfolk, Va. Schools Plan Soda Ban In 2007

Fond du Lac, Wis. Schools Consider Wellness Policy

Consumer Watchdog Group Gives Connecticut Passing Grade For School Nutrition

Jun 22nd, 2006

Pennsylvania Automatic Merchandising Council Will Host Richard Geerdes Of The National Automatic Merchandising Association And Aramark's Richard Wyckoff June 22 and 23

Tuffronts� Sues Profits On The Web For Cybersquatting

Vending Burglars Plague Hannibal, Mo.

Pennsylvania General Services Secretary Outlines Energy Saving Initiatives at Reading State Office Building

Consumer Watchdog Group Gives Kentucky High Grade For Reducing Access To "Junk" Food In Schools

Advantage Partners And Bain Capital Complete Acquisition of MEI Conlux

American Heart Association Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations Recognize Dairy's Role In A Heart-Healthy Diet

Royal Spring Water Signs Contract To Supply Clark County School District, Nevada Artesian And Flavored Water

National Basketball Association and The Coca-Cola Co. Renew and Expand Global Marketing Partnership

Navy Exchange Healthy Alternatives Vending Program Increases Product Choices

Jun 21st, 2006

Fruit2O Now Available In 10-ounce Bottles

Author T. Gross Scott Will Keynote Self-Service & Kiosk Show, Sept. 28 to 20 In San Antonio, Texas

Snack Packaging Report: Smaller Single-Serve Packages Lead Growth

PepsiCo Signs Exclusive Deal With National Hockey League

Court Orders Internet Kiosk Opportunity Promoter To Pay $2.2 Million For Fraud

Consumer Watchdog Group Gives Georgia Poor Grade For Giving Students Access To Unhealthy Food

National Automatic Merchandising Association Invites Exhibitors To Attend Conference At Discounted Rate July 25 to 27, Chicago, Ill.

Massachusetts State Legislator Takes Aim At Marshmallow Fluff

American Heart Association Recommends Less Than 1 Percent Of Total Calories From Trans Fats

International Bottled Water Association Officials Meet With Legislators

Jun 20th, 2006

Duke University Awards Foodservice Contract To Compass Group

Dannon Will Introduce Activia� To The U.S. Foodservice Market

Green Mountain Coffee Completes Acquisition Of Keurig

Knox County, Tenn. Schools Meet New State Nutrition Rules

Research Indicates Citrus Juice Daily Helps Prevent Osteoposis-Linked Bone Fracture

Consumer Watchdog Group Considers Suing Starbucks Over Unhealthy Products

Ruiz Foods Ranks Second Among the Top 10 U.S. Hispanic-Owned Manufacturing Firms According to Hispanic Business Magazine, June 2006

Industry Loses Peter Fellman, A Veteran Of Chesapeake Vending Products, Baltimore, Md., and The Hershey Co.

Fruit2O Now Available In Tropical Fruit Flavor

Jun 19th, 2006

Crystal Light On The Go Available In Two New Flavors

Mississippi School Board Seeks Public Comment On Proposed Vending Rules

Plymouth, Ind., Schools Propose Wellness Policy

Evansville, Ind., Police Post Pictures Of Vending Thieves In Action On Internet

Digital Transaction News: Half Of U.S. Vending Machines Will Have Card Readers By 2009

Redding, Calif., Honored For Innovative Child Health Initiative

Burleson, Texas, Schools Address Vending Restrictions

Nestl� Will Purchase Jenny Craig To Strengthen Focus On Wellness

Imperial Companies, Tulsa, Okla., Names New Controller

ConAgra Foods' Chief Financial Officer Will Leave

Jun 16th, 2006

American Medical Association Considers Supporting Soda Tax

FDA Opens Fire On CocoaVia Claims, Ingredients

American Sugar Refining Acquires Hansen Specialty Sweeteners

Flavia Distributors Sell 7.95 Million Wellbeing Beverages In Health Awareness Fund Raiser

Mississippi School Board Proposes Statewide Soda Ban

Vending Operator Tells Mesa, Ariz., Schools That Wellness Plan Could Raise Vending Sales

Green Mountain Coffee Offers Two Fall Coffees In Limited Edition

San Jose, Calif., Council Approves Nutrition Restrictions For City Vending Machines

Coca-Cola Reportedly Pleased With Launch Of Coca-Cola Blak

Sodexho Raises $650,000 For Hunger Relief

Jun 15th, 2006

Interstate Bakeries Corp. Receives Approval To Extend Reorganization Period

Fairfield, Conn., Considers Choices Meeting New State Nutrition Guidelines

Santa Clara County, Calif., Grand Jury Reviews School Anti-Obesity Efforts

Pinnacle Foods Group Tabs Procter & Gamble's Ansell To Replace C. Dean Metropoulos As CEO

MilkPEP's New Study Shows Milk Vending Gaining Momentum

The Turkish Vending Association Joins The European Vending Association

Crane Merchandising Systems Acquires Telequip Corp., Maker Of Coin Dispensing Technology

Food Products Association Opposes Medical Association's Call For New Sodium Labels

Bill Kreitz, CEO, Purchases Vending Equipment Manufacturer FRD Systems Inc.; Dennis Vondelinde Retires

Coca-Cola Introduces Grape Collection To Dasani�, Powerade� And Powerade Option�

Jun 14th, 2006

Core-Mark Holding Agrees To Acquire Klein Candy Co.

Marsh Supermarkets, Owner Of Crystal Food Service, Indianapolis, Ind., Rejects Acquisition Offer

American Medical Association Seeks 50 Percent Less Sodium In Foods

Springfield, Ore., Schools Outsource Foodservice To Chartwells

QI Systems Teams With SmartCentric Technologies On Smart Card Payment Solutions

Tyson Foods Teams With Gymnastics Group To Create Fitness Challenge For Kids

Polk County, Fla., Schools Debate Inclusion Of Teachers In Proposed Soda Ban

Middle East Vending & Kiosk Expo In Dubai Draws 1,246 Visitors

New England Vending Association Presents Larry Cohen Harry Wishart Memorial Award

Hain Celestial Group Acquires Linda McCartney� Brand From Heinz

Jun 13th, 2006

Pure1 Systems Appoints Refreshments, Inc. As Exclusive Dealer In North Mississippi And West Tennessee

Mixing Diet Coke And Mentos Creates Visual Thrills And An Online Publicity Windfall

McDonald's Tests Bottled And Canned Beverages

World Coffee Production Will Rise By 10 Percent This Year

HITEC Convention Showcases Wireless Cashless Vending Via Guest Keycard

Martinsville, Ind., School Wellness Policy Requires Physical Education

Research Indicates Coffee Consumption Can Help Protect The Liver

Nestle Executive: Commodity Prices Won't Affect Profits

Survey Reveals Americans Eat Three Salads Per Week

Well's Dairy Will Sell Utah Ice Cream Facility

Jun 12th, 2006

McDonald's Reports 6.2 Percent Monthly Sales Growth

Automatic Products International Will Shed 230 St. Paul, Minn., Jobs As A Result Of Crane Acquisition

Lynn, Mass., Schools Adopt Wellness Policy

Specialty Coffee Takes Coffee Appreciation To A New Level

Sony Will Introduce Branded Self-Serve Machines To Sell Electronics

Marion, Ill., Police Arrest Three For Vending Burglary

Fitness Program Teaches Bronx, N.Y., Youngsters About Nutrition And Exercise

Venice, Calif., Will Bottle And Sell Its Own Water

Starbucks Distribution Pack With PepsiCo For Ethos Water

Aramark Corp. Buys Web-based Food Provider

Jun 9th, 2006

North Carolina Vending Association Hosts Membership Appreciation Event In Sunset Beach, N.C., July 27 And 28

Aramark Research Finds American Adults Are Becoming More Obese

Nestea Revamps Its Ready To Drink Iced Tea Line

PepsiCo Will Build Gatorade And Propel Manufacturing Facility Near Tulsa, Okla.

Missouri Man Convicted Of Vending Fund Raising Scheme Agrees To Settlement

Cadbury Schweppes PLC Expects Strong Growth In 2006

Nestle Releases 8-ounce Nestle� Nesquik� To Meet School Guidelines

Diamond Foods Reports Third Quarter Loss

Oregon State University Signs 7-Year Pepsi Contract For $580,000 Per Year

Bottled Water Manufacturers Focus New Products On Kids

Jun 8th, 2006

Montgomery County, Va., Schools Adopt Wellness Policy

St. Bonaventure University Selects Aramark For Dining Management

Kool Tek Water Coolers Announces G-2 Water Cooler Line

Schwan's Bakery Wins Frozen Pie Category Award At Food Marketing Institute Convention

North Carolina Vending Association Legislative Gift Bag Delivery Set for June 28

Braintree, Mass., Schools Consider Wellness Policy

Coffee Growers Foresee Eventual Rise In Prices

Natural Product Sales Top $51 Billion In 2005

Poll Reveals Manufacturers Lead Retailers In Implementing Radio Frequency Identification Technology

Energy Drinks Expected To Grow More Than 70 Percent This Year

Jun 7th, 2006

Crane Co. Will Acquire Assets Of Automatic Products international, ltd.

Diamond Foods Names Andrew Burke Vice President Of Marketing

Research Indicates Slicing And Packaging Fruit Doesn't Diminish Freshness

U.S. Seeks To Strengthen The International Coffee Organization

Sandwich Trends Report Indicates Consumers Are Loyal To Regional Favorites

Rapid City, S.D., Students Object To School Soda Ban

School Nutrition Association Will Host Annual Conference July 16 to 19 In Los Angeles

Tasty Baking Co. Names Laurence Weilheimer General Counsel

Unilever North America To Upgrade Hagerstown, Md., Plant

Dean Foods' Senior Vice President Of Finance Will Leave The Company

Standard Change-Makers Founder, Jim McNutt, Sr., Passes Away

Jun 6th, 2006

Happ Acquires Mazzco From Lieberman Companies

Jones Soda Announces Private Placement Of Common Stock

Crimestoppers Tip Leads To Arrest Of Teens Who Burglarized Vending Machine

Peoria, Ill., Inventor Introduces Soft Serve Ice Cream Vending Machine

Coca-Cola Completes Transition To HFC-Free Insulation On Refrigeration Equipment To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Farmer Bros. Taps Former Diedrich Coffee CEO Roger Laverty As President

Candy Expo Offers Forecast For New Candy Trends

John Conti Coffee State Park Coffee Will Be Available For Visitors To Purchase

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Announces Management Change

Bob Evans Farms Reports 4 Percent Fourth Quarter Net Sales Gain

Jun 5th, 2006

World Of Coca-Cola Launches Interactive White Castle Exhibit

Frito Lay Will Strengthen Olestra Labeling

Connecticut Pediatrician Supports Proposed School Soda Ban

Oreg. Police Arrest Drug Addict For Vending Burglary

West Virginia Introduces Numerous Initiatives To Improve Student Wellness

Doctor Questions Fluoride Content Of Bottled Water

Everett, Wash., Schools Struggle To Compensate For Lost Soda Revenue

Compass Group Names Michael Young As Director Of Corporate Policy And Communications

National Strength And Conditioning Association Names Accelerade Its Official Sports Drink

Jun 2nd, 2006

Forsyth County, Ga., Wellness Policy Limits Vending Machine Fare

Connecticut Lawmakers Debate Bill Restricting School Soda

New York Times Essay Criticizes Schools' Food Restrictions As Hysterical

Rochester, Mich., Schools Implement Wellness Plan

Steve Gold Of Ford Gum & Machine Co. Passes Away

National Automatic Merchandising Association Donates Healthy Snacks At Soccer Jamborees Nationwide

Saginaw, Mich., Man Charged With Vending Burglary

Arkansas Educators Promote Weighing Students

U.S. Retail Chewing Gum Sales Rise 23 Percent In 2005

Sugar Foods Corp. Names T.A. Dowd, Hanrahan, La., As Broker Of The Year

Jun 1st, 2006

Yogurt Sales Rise Steadily, Boosted By Health And Convenience

Dole Delivers New Fruit Bowls Styles, Dole Fruit Parfaits And Dole Fruit Flurry

Study Indicates Chocolate Boosts Brain Function

Shreveport, La., Schools Worry About Financial Impact Of Vending Restrictions

Health Experts Warn Of Rising Youth Energy Drink Consumption

Unilever Introduces Healthy Labeling On Food Packages

Self-Serve Kiosks Slow To Take Hold In U.S. Fast Food Restaurants

Van Houtte Expands Branded Coffee Program With Chevron On West Coast And Florida

Industry Loses Gene ("Ace") Phillips Of Area Wide Electronics

Staff At Wichita, Kan., School Complete Weight Loss Competition