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Apr 30th, 2008

Specialty Coffee Association Of America Convenes In Minneapolis, Minn. May 2 To 5

The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) will hold its 20th annual conference and exhibition at the Minneapolis Convention Center, May 2 to 5, in Minneapolis, Minn.

Wichita Vending Co. Acquires Vending Service Inc., El Dorado, Kan.

Wichita Vending Co., based in Wichita, Kan., purchased the assets of Vending Service, Inc., of El Dorado, Kan., which operated 2.5 vending routes and one dedicated coffee service route. x

Analysts View Cadbury/Hershey Merger More Likely Following Mars/Wrigley Deal

Analysts say Mars Inc.’s agreement to buy Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. with Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. will bring new life to a marriage of Cadbury Schweppes PLC and Hershey Co.

Catering Operator Prospers In Chapel Hill, N.C., Reflecting Impact Of Local Economy
National Automatic Merchandising Association Names Excelso Coffee’s Geoffrey Paul To Board Of Directors
Javaluation Coffee Co. To Introduce Ready-To-Drink Cold Coffees
SandenVendo America Inc. Tabs Industry Veteran Mike Burn For Territory Sales
South Carolina Schools Work To Improve Nutrition Despite Decline Of Bill Mandating Nutrition Requirements
Marine Corps In Hawaii Installs VendingMiser Energy Conservation Units
Maine Vending Burglar Sentenced To One Year In Jail

Apr 29th, 2008

Both Houses Of Congress Agree On Farm Bill Allocating $10 Billion For Nutrition
Milk Prices Expected To Rise
Researchers Link Soda With Bone Density Loss
Wrigley Reports Record First Quarter Sales
Judge Temporarily Halts New York Menu Labeling Law
VMW Blog Examines Ways To Introduce Cashless Vending
Pennsylvania Seeks To Authorize Wine Vending Machines
Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC Announces Layoffs
Tyson Foods Inc. Reports Second Quarter Loss
J & J Snack Foods Corp. Reports 25 Percent Second Quarter Loss

Apr 28th, 2008

John C. Long Retires From The Hershey Co.
PepsiCo Increases Prices In Reaction To Commodity Prices
Wm. Wrigley Merges With Mars
Lance Reports 8.5 Percent Increase In First Quarter
Louisiana Police Order Multi-Department Hunt For Vending Machine Thief
Maryland Police Investigate Laundromat Break In
Dunkin’ Donuts Gives Free Coffee To School Faculty
Minneapolis, Minn., Proclaims Specialty Coffee Week In May
West Virginia Food Tax Cut Does Not Include Vending

Apr 25th, 2008

Gellman Associates Tabs Industry Veteran Jack Leigh As Territory Manager
Pepsi Bottling Group Reports 7 Percent Increase In Revenue
Utah Kids Watch Too Much TV, Drink Too Much Soda
BevCo. Will Distribute Hall of Fame Beverages
Maryland/D.C. Vending Association And Tri-State Automatic Merchandising Council Plan Annual Meeting June 5 to 6
Javo Beverage Co. Reports Increased Revenues For First Quarter 2008
Dean Foods Closes Pennsylvania Dairy Plant
Mississippi Brown Bottling Group Opens New Distribution
Office Amenities Increase Employees Retention, Productivity, Motivation
Arizona Automatic Merchandising Council Board Of Directors Meeting To Be Held May 15 In Phoenix Ariz.

Apr 24th, 2008

Nestle Partners With Belgian Chocolatier For New Premium Chocolate Line
Sysco Completes Refrigerated Food Distribution Center In Tennessee
Cadbury Adams Ceases Advertising Gum To Children
Global Industry Analysts Forecasts Vending Sales Will Reach $157 Billion
South Dakota Health Dept. Issues Challenge, Drink Less Soda
NAMA Announces Low Cost Payment Processing Solutions For Members
Campbell's CFO Robert A. Schiffner Retires
Coca-Cola Enterprises Reports 7 Percent Growth In Revenues
Nestle's CEO Sees Future Prices Of Food To Stabilize
Hershey Co. Reports Increased Consolidated Sales, Drop In Net Income

Apr 23rd, 2008

NBVA Convention Attendance Down from 2007
Imperial Sugar Rebuilds Georgia Refinery Damaged In Explosion
McDonald’s Global Comparable Sales Increased 7.4 Percent In First Quarter
Evian Expands Sustainable Development With Evian Water Protection Institute
Hain Celestial Receives 2008’s Best Green Companies For America’s Children
Diedrich Coffee Reports Net Loss In Third Fiscal Quarter
PepsiCo Promotes Dave Burwick To Lead International Marketing And Sales
Congress Plans Reform Of Food And Drug Administration
Sara Lee North America Reorganizes Management
Dean Food Names Kelly Duffin-Maxwell Executive Vice President Of Research And Development

Apr 22nd, 2008

Consumers Continue To Buy Prepared Food Despite Economy Slowdown
Rising Prices May Affect Popularity Of Organic Products
Tyson Closes York, Nebraska Processing Facility
Federal Judge Dismisses Challenge To New York City Restaurant Labeling Bill
Aramark Transitions To Sustainable Seafood
Sodexo Goes Trayless On College Campuses
New York Vending Operator Explains Vending Price Increases
Javo Beverage Co. Places More Than 2,000 New Beverage Dispensers
PepsiAmericas Reports Revenues Up 14 Percent
Aramark Launches Reusable Lunch Bags At Business Accounts

Apr 21st, 2008

GPL Announces New Distributors
Federal Lawmakers Seek Mandatory Country Of Origin Labeling
Wholesalers And Tobacco Association Oppose Giving FDA Regulation Of Tobacco
Interstate Bakeries Corp. Reaches Agreement With Lenders
Fast Track Convenience Installs Self Checkout System In Athletic Club
University of Miami Students Complain About Vending Service, Including Lack Of Payment Options
Nestlé SA Reports 9.8 Percent Organic Growth In First Quarter
Los Angeles Schools Select Horizon Software International For Foodservice Technology
Coca-Cola Co. Wins Legal Challenge Over Diet Coke Sweetener
Retailers Embrace Food Safety Campaign To Assure Customers

Apr 18th, 2008

European Vending Operators Exchange Ideas At Paris Forum
Sara Lee Corp. Lays Off 300 In Cost Cutting Move
Sodexo Reports 9.2 Percent Organic Revenue Growth For First Half Of 2008
Functional Medicine Specialists Doubts Many Healthy Food Claims
Coca-Cola Co. Deploys 8,000 Climate-Friendly Vending Machines
Survey: Consumers Question 'Green' Marketing Claims
Higher Gas Prices Crimp Spending On Dining Out
Crane Wireless Monitoring Solutions Device Displays At North Dakota Technology Showcase
Beaver Dam, Wis. Man Pleads Not Guilty To 43 Vending Theft Charges
Illinois State Senate Votes To Remove Trans Fats From Schools

Apr 17th, 2008

AVT, Inc. Acquires Mexican Restaurant; Will Add Mexican Food To Vending
Green Mountain Coffee Launches Single Origin Coffees
Kraft's Ritz Toasted Chips for Smart Snack Variety and Flavor Appeal
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies Teams With Navistar On Road Show
The Coca-Cola Co. Reports 19 Percent First Quarter Earnings Gain
Pepsi-Cola Co. Labels To Promote Can Recycling
Study Indicates Chocolate Milk Helps Athletes Refuel Their Muscles
Hanover Partners Acquires Pyramid Technologies
Report: Convenience Stores Adopting Self Serve Kiosks For Foodservice
Clarksburg, Md. Youngsters Hospitalized After Allegedly Drinking Tainted Soda

Apr 16th, 2008

Registration Deadline Nears For National Automatic Merchandising Association Emerging Leaders Development Program
Probiotics Expanding Beyond Health Food Aisles
Reinhart Foodservice LLC To Acquire Barta Foods, Springfield, Mo.
Holly, Mich. Schools Consider Outsourcing Foodservice To Save Money
Texas Doctor Claims Much Bottled Water Escapes Federal Oversight
Trade Groups Team To Examine Confectionery Sales In Convenience Channel
Company Develops Vending System To Recycle Batteries And Lamps
Midlantic Vending Joins The SPIO Media Network
Yoshida Foods, Soda Manufacturer, Expands Manufacturing Capabilities
National Automatic Merchandising Association Unveils New Health Oriented Vending In Washington State

Apr 15th, 2008

Research Examines Rising Functional Food Market
Demand Rises For Meat-Free Meals
Tetra-Pak Claims New Packaging For High Acid Ambient Drinks
Research Links Vitamin D To Colon Benefits
Groupe Danone Reports 18.7 Percent First Quarter Sales Gain
Cadbury Schweppes PLC Shareholders Approve Spinning Off U.S. Beverages
Police Arrest Hilton Head Island, S.C. Man For Vending Burglary
Former Compass Group Executive Mike Bailey Acquires Three U.S. Foodservice Providers
ConAgra Foods Inc. Affirms Earnings Guidance
Cadbury Schweppes PLC Pledges To Remove Artificial Colorings From Confections

Apr 14th, 2008

KIC Products And Clean Team Co. Team Up To Offer Cleaning Card For Bill Acceptors
Shearer Foods Inc. To Build New Snack Plant In Massillon, Ohio
Walsh Family Scholarship Foundation Awards Four California Scholarships
Research Report Examines Next Generation Soft Drink, Natural, Functional And Premium Beverages
Report: Food And Gas Inflation Pushes Consumers To Make Trade Offs
Portage, Ind. To Consider Vending Rules Due To Bait Vending Machine
Illinois Lawmakers Seek To Remove Trans Fats From Schools
Loss Prevention Results Uncovers Internal Theft In Ohio
University of Minnesota Approves Aramark Corp. And Midwest Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Contracts
Rhode Island Considers Redeemable Nickel Charge For Bottles To Promote Recycling

Apr 11th, 2008

Kraft Foods Inc. Launches Bagel-fuls Campaign With Free Breakfast Served By Joy Behar In New York City
Rudy Nutrition, Inc. Signs Distribution Agreement with AVB Sales And Marketing LLC
National Automatic Merchandising Association Reports Strong Turnout At Spring Expo In Las Vegas
Consumer Reports Ranks Caribou And Eight O'Clock Coffees As Best Whole Bean Columbian Coffees
Information Resources Inc. To Present Snack Trends In Convenience Industry On April 14
Mobile Caterers Oppose Time Restrictions In Los Angeles County, Calif.
Robert Vowler Will Retire As President/CEO Of Hershey Trust Co.
Vandals Damage Vending Machines At Ohio State University; 'Killer Coke' Campaign Suspected
VTL Group Ltd. Completes Sale Of California Vending Business
Fastcorp LLC To Honor Kurk Johnson For Distributor Sales At Lieberman Vending Show In Bloomington, Minn

Apr 10th, 2008

Southeast Milk Will Close Atlanta, Ga. Dairy Operation
Caribou Coffee To Distributes Odwalla Beverages
Pennsylvania And New Jersey State Vending Councils Merge
Weymouth Distributing Becomes Exclusive Southern California Distributor For Automatic Products
Research Questions Dark Chocolate's Heart Health Benefits
Vending Machine Dispenses Beverages In 12 Packs
South Carolina School Officials Mixed On Nutrition Rules
PayKey USA Introduces Device Allowing Customers To Recharge PayKeys With Payroll Deduction
University Of Notre Dame Students Launch Beverage Delivery Service To Offer Lower Priced Drinks
Shop 24 Fully Automated Convenience Store To Deploy In Appleton, Wis.

Apr 9th, 2008

Vending Burglar Strikes Auto Parts Store In Clarksville, Tenn.
Prestige/Coffee Time In Wichita, Kan. Promotes Deitcher To General Manager
Consumers Seek Private Label Goods To Economize
Government And Nutritionists Examine Food Labeling Impact On Kids
Study Examines Soda Pricing Nationwide, Finds Disparities
Starbucks To Serve More Basic, ‘Everyday’ Coffee
RedBox Warns Customers About Retrofit Devices That Steal Credit Card Information
Hansen’s Natural Replaces High Fructose Corn Syrup With Real Cane Sugar
Laniel Canada Unveils Healthy Vending Program
Nextgen Vending(TM) LLC Builds New Eco-Conscious Warehouse And Product Showroom

Apr 8th, 2008

Steve Homza Leaves Lance Inc.
Sevierville, Tenn. Police Seek Vending Burglars
Sodexo Recognized For Sustainable Asset Management
Researchers Examine Reckless Youths’ Eating Habits
Bottled Water Industry Claims Federal, State And Industry Standards Help Ensure Safety, Quality and Taste
Study Links Milk Consumption To Lower Body Mass Index In Children
Hormel Foods Corp. Honors 71 Suppliers
Survey: Consumers Think Food Companies Should Do More To Provide Healthier Products
Philadelphia, Pa. School Anti-Obesity Efforts Reduce Obesity In 2-Year Period
NAMA Releases Letter From Board Of Directors Regarding Vendor/Bottler Relations

Apr 7th, 2008

Arkansas Vending Council To Hold Annual Membership Meeting April 17 And 18 In Hot Springs, Ark.
Betson Midwest To Host Presentations On AMS, MEI And Conlux On April 24
Government Rules High Fructose Corn Syrup Cannot Be Labeled 'Natural'
Survey: Recession Makes Shoppers More Likely To Use Coupons
San Diego, Calif. TV News Examines Longtime Vending Business Opportunity Operation
Vending Burglars Plague Bluffton, S.C. and Hilton Head, S.C.
Sodexo Reports 9 Percent First Half Organic Growth
Dental Researcher Claims Sports And Energy Drinks Erode Teens' Teeth
Some New York City Restaurants Eliminate Ban Bottled Water
Blue World Inc. Tabs Blake Wolk As Account Manager

Apr 4th, 2008

Vending Burglar Robs Mental Health Center in Exeter, N.H.
Study: Casual Dining Hurt By Rise In Retail Prepared Meals, Overstoring
Research Indicates Almonds Promote Heart Health
Sunny Delight Beverage Co. Signs C.A. New Brokerage, LLC As Manufacturer Rep
Scientists Question Claim That Increased Water Consumption Improves Health
Research Indicates Caffeine Consumption Protects Against Alzheimer's Disease
Study Claims Diet Soda Contributes To Weight Gain
Cafejo Introduces Fractional Pack Coffee
Vending Truck Robbed in Florence, Ala.

Apr 3rd, 2008

Report Examines Rising Interest In Healthy Snacking
Research Notes Some Chocolate Reduces Cholesterol And Blood Pressure
Salem, Mass. Middle School Students Win Money For Developing Health Program
Food Expert Claims Higher Prices Will Support Higher Quality Purchasing
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. To Drop Arizona Tea In Favor Of Glaceau
Pearl City, Ill. Schools Remove Vending, Await State Standards
Fresh Direct Refreshment Service Inc., Richmond, Va., Acquires All American Vending
AVI Foodsystems Inc. Agrees To Pay Back Overtime Wages
Traverse City, Mich. Police Arrest Man For Vending Burglary
AVT, Inc. Moving To Over the Counter Bulletin Board Listing

Apr 2nd, 2008

Sodexo Marks One Year Of Recycled Paper Napkin Program
Police Arrest Willingboro, N.J. Vending Burglar
Consumers Pay More Attention To Food Labels; Most Favor Country Of Origin Labels
Specialty Coffee Association of America Hosts Annual Coffee Competition
Tasty Baking Co. Announces Groundbreaking At Philadelphia Navy Yard
Clearly Canadian Reports 213 Percent Fourth Quarter Revenue Boost
Underwriters Laboratories Launches New Certification Program for Bottled Water
National Automatic Merchandising Association Foundation And Coca-Cola Offer Scholarships For Emerging Leaders Program May 4 to 8
Kraft Foods Inc. Lowers List Price Of Maxwell House And Yuban Ground Coffees

Apr 1st, 2008

ConAgra Foods, Inc. Reports 8 Percent Third Quarter Sales Gain In Consumer Foods
Myrtle Beach, S.C. Police Seek Vending Machine Burglar
Nick Lazaris Will Leave Keurig Inc.
PepsiCo Inc. Partners With Strauss Group On Sabra Hummus
Analysts: Interstate Bakeries Makes Good Acquisition Target For Sara Lee Corp.
Giant Eagle Supermarkets Sues Chocolate Makers For Price Fixing
Boston’s Fenway Park Gets Kosher Hot Dog Vending Machine
MEI Offers New Trade-In Program to Help Operators Update Bill Validator Technology
Vendedge Names Greg Greenwell As CEO
Kraft Foodservice Introduces Bagel-fuls