Kraft Foods Inc. reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2007 results that reflect accelerated revenue growth in the first year of its three-year transformation plan.

PepsiAmericas, Inc. Reports 13 Percent Revenue Gain For 2007

Bankruptcy Court Approves Interstate Bakeries Corp. Disclosure Statement; Company Will Seek Agreement with Teamsters

Kellogg Co. Reports Strong 2007 Earnings

Flowers Foods Inc. Reports 7.8 Percent Annual Sales gain; 8.1 Percent Quarterly Gain

Vending Burglars Strike Middle Tennessee State University

Starbucks Corp. To Reduce Stores And Eliminate Breakfast Sandwiches

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Reports 52 Percent Gain In Quarterly Net Sales

Jan 30th, 2008

Green Mountain Coffee Joins Effort to Focus the Nation on Global Warming

Study Indicates Caffeine Improves Memories of Women Over 65

Kraft Foods Inc. And Sara Lee Corp. Address Energy And Water Consumption

Report: Sandwich Market To Address Niche Age And Ethnic Markets

Healthy Food Pro gram At North Carolina State University Extends To Vending

Bland County, Va. Schools Receive Grants For Dairy Vending Machines

Police Arrest Three School Vending Burglars In Lewisville, Texas

Virginia Legislature Seeks To Eliminate Trans Fat In Schools

Arthur Patrick Partners To Acquire Ownership Of Fit Fuel LLC

Betson/Advance Distributing To Hold Annual Expo April 11 And 12 In Verona, N.Y.

Jan 29th, 2008

McDonald's Corp. Announces 6.7 Percent Global Sales Gain In Fourth Quarter

Tyson Foods Inc. Reports Drop In Quarterly Earnings

Worldwide Vending Association Names Eddie Hicks Chairman

Austin, Texas Police Seek Vending Burglars Captured On Video Camera

Crane Co. Reports Gain In Fourth Quarter Profit

U-Select-It Corp. Names Groeschl Distributing As Distributor For Wisconsin And Minnesota

Inventure Group To Roll Out Burger King Snacks Nationwide Following Vending Test

Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. Reports 7 Percent Annual Revenue Gain

M2M Magazine Honors Isochron Inc. For Vending Solutions

Diedrich Coffee Inc. Reports Second Quarter Loss

Jan 28th, 2008

J & J Snack Foods Corp. Reports Record Sales, Lower Earnings In First Quarter

Dannon Co. Stands By Activia Health Claims In Response To Lawsuit

Susan Hartley Resigns From Coffee Perks

Vistar Corp. purchases The Marjack Co. Inc.

U.S. Bank And MasterCard Worldwide� To Launch Mobile Payments Pilot Program In Spokane, Wash.

California Approves Medical Marijuana Vending Machines

Columnist Blasts Madison, Wis. Plan To Ban Bottled Water

Boo Koo Beverages Teams With Coke United And Coke Consolidated For Million Promotion

Hershey Co. To Raise Candy Prices

Cadbury Announces Partnership To Secure Future Of Cocoa Farming

Jan 25th, 2008

Wrigley Selects Design Agency For Graphic Packaging

Vending Machine In Holland Vends Fresh Produce

Del Monte Foods Promotes Nils Lommerin To Chief Operating Officer

Coca Cola Co. Considering Tea Acquisitions

Atlantic Coast Exposition Announces Exhibitor Incentives For Trade Show May 1 To 3 In Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Ocean Township, N.J. Police Nab Vending Burglar

Hershey Co. Halts Production Of Ice Breakers Pacs That Resemble Illegal Drugs

Lawyers Sue Dannon Over Probiotics Claim

PepsiCo Inc. To Launch Major Ad Campaign For Amp Energy Drink

International Bottled Water Association Sues To Block Chicago Bottled Water Tax

Jan 24th, 2008

TalkingRain Bottled Water Co. Provides Free Spring Water To Alleviate Dry Spell Following Floods

Dairy Experts Cite Need To Defend Dairy Industry

European Vending Association Website Adds Health And Environmental Initiatives

New Company Launches Sports Bottle to Promote New York City Tap Water and Reduce Carbon Footprint

Javo(R) Beverage Co. Completes Successful Year, Expects Growth In 2008

Wells Blue Bunny Sells Yogurt Plant In Omaha, Neb.

Foodservice/beverage Parts Distributor 3Wire To Host Grand Opening Feb. 5 And 6 In Carson, Calif.

Legislative Committee Upholds Vend Product Tax Exemption In Idaho

Dean Foods Inc. Announces Personnel Changes

Hershey Co. Reports Decline In Fourth Quarter Net Income

Jan 23rd, 2008

Research Links Regular Chocolate Consumption To Weaker Bone Density

Newspaper Profiles D & L Vending In Marina, Calif.

Ellis Coffee To Host Tasting At National Automatic Merchandising Association Coffee Summit In Cherry Hill, N.J. Feb. 12 And 13

Caffeine Linked To Lowering Risk Of Ovarian Cancer

PepsiCo CEO Sees Higher Food Prices For Three More Years

Business Week Notes Rise Of Vending's New High Tech Capabilities

Bigelow Tea Teams Up With Arizona Beverage Co.

Unilever Announces New Structure For U.S. Operations

Ocala, Fla. Police Seek Public's Help To Nab Vending Burglars

Starbucks Tests $1 Coffee And Free Refills

Jan 22nd, 2008

ConAgra Foods Inc. Terminates Food Safety Officer

Meal Bar Supplier Stella Pharmaceutical Tabs Bodecker Brewed�s Harrison Fairstein To Develop Vending And Hospitality Markets

Report: Bottled Water Companies Seek To Build Environmental Credibility

Studies Reach Different Conclusions On Caffeine Link To Miscarriages

International Company Launches Drive-Thru Coffee Franchise Opportunity

Research Indicates Green Tea Helps Prevent Fatty Liver

Bill Watson Of Weymouth Distributing Co. Will Chair National Automatic Merchandising Association Spring Expo In Las Vegas, March 26 To 28

USA Technologies ePort Integrates Support For Discover Network Zip Technology Into Contactless Payment Vending System

Vending And Text Messaging Revive School Lunch In Boulder, Colo.

New York City Officials Keep Fighting For Mandatory Calorie Labeling

Jan 21st, 2008

Report: Convenience Food Will Reach New Heights

Performance Food Group Signs Merger Agreement With Blackstone Group And Wellspring Capital Management Affiliates

Schwan Food Co. To Close Dessert Facility In Spartanburg, S.C.

Sara Lee Corp. Opens Frozen Food Distribution Center In Haltom City, Texas

Ice Cream Technology Conference To Be Feb. 27 to 29, 2008 In Phoenix, Ariz.

Bridgford Foods Corp. Reports 6.8 Percent A Sales Decrease For 2007

Minute Maid Announces New Headquarters In Sugar Land, Texas

Caffeine Consumed During Pregnancy Linked To Miscarriage Risk

Madison, Wis. Considers Banning Bottled Water

West Virginia Legislator Seeks Nutrition Restrictions In Schools

Jan 18th, 2008

The Paradies Shops Selects ViVOtech Contactless Payment Technologies For U.S. And Canadian Locations

European Vending Association Releases Its Cashless Vending Standard

Dunkin' Brands Names Global Brand Leaders for Dunkin' Donuts And Baskin-Robbins

American Wholesale Marketers Association Names Dick Dunham, Stephenson Wholesale Co., As Expo Chairman

National Automatic Merchandising Association Seeks Salesperson For Eastern And Southern U.S.

New Owners Of LeNature's Inc. Plant Resume Bottled Water Production

Security Guard Nabs Vending Burglar At Wichita, Kan. Medical Center

Milford, Mass. School Officials Decide To Remove Vending Machines Following Audit

Global Payment Technologies Announces Restructuring And New Chairman And CEO

International Coffee Organization Reports Continuing Price Increases For Coffee

Jan 17th, 2008

Retail Convention Showcases High Tech Shopping Innovations

Pelican Group Wins Amusement Machine Management Contract For Safeway Supermarkets

Pierre Foods Reports 39.3 Percent Gain In Third Quarter Net Revenues

Pepsi Wins 5-Year Pouring Contract At Cleveland Hopkins Airport

International Bottled Water Association Opposes Washington Bill To Ban Bottled Water

Interstate Bakeries Corp. Receives No Alternative Proposals; Will Move Forward with Disclosure Statement Hearing

MEI Develops Software Update Allowing Vending and Amusement Machines To Accept New $5 Bill

Direct-To-Consumer Marketing Company SPIO Announces Addition of Five Star Food Service, Inc. To Its Network

Cold Spring, Ky. Police Seek Public's Help Catching Vending Burglars

Report: Procter & Gamble Might Spin Off Folgers

Jan 16th, 2008

Beverage Digest: Coca-Cola Co. Close To Investing In Honest Beverages

Oneonta, N.Y. High School Student Writes Column Calling Bottled Water An Illogical Choice

Flowers Foods Buys Back Bakery From Schwan Food Co.

Rob Peterson To Succeed Retiring Surinder Kumar As Chief Innovation Officer At Wrigley

NASCAR Meat Snacks To Be Introduced To Vending

Changer Services Inc. Names Wayne Campbell Northeastern Region Sales Manager

Meatpacker Recalls Meat In Response To Illnesses In Wisconsin And California

Springfield, Ill. Police Seek Vending Burglars

New Hampshire Grocers Association Speaks Out Against Proposed Bottled Beverage Fee

Seattle, Wash. Newspapers Claim Tully�s Coffee CEO and CFO Have Quit

Jan 15th, 2008

Survey: Half Of U.S. Consumers Consider Sustainability In Buying Packaged Goods

Police Arrest Madison, Wis. Man For Vending Burglary

Session To Address Avoiding Hiring Mistakes At National Automatic Merchandising Association Coffee Summit Feb. 12 And 13

Research And Markets Offers Report On The Vending Industry

Southeastern Vending Association To Host Annual Convention Aug. 6 To 8 In Destin, Fla.

Forest Lake, Minn. Schools Seek Vending Bids

Health Expert Warns People With High Blood Pressure About Consuming Energy Drinks

Beverage Service Provider Phases Out Soda In Kansas High School

Austin, Texas High School Expects To Have Dairy Vending Machine

Senate Drops Amendment Banning Fatty Foods And High Calorie Beverages In Schools

Jan 14th, 2008

National Automatic Merchandising Association Upgrades Its Expo Website

Unilever Vice President Mike Bauer To Retire

Caribou Coffee Co. Chief Financial Officer George Mileusnic Resigns

DC Brands International Signs Iowa Distributor Farner-Bocken Co.

Starbucks Announces New Leadership Team

Transaction Network Services Names Business Development Director

Cullman County, Ala. Police Arrest Three For Vending Burglary

Aramark Signs 10-Year Service Agreement For Pittsburgh Penguins Arena

Wisconsin Water Official Claims Neutrality In Bottled Water Controversy

Flowers Foods Introduces Two 100-Calorie Snacks For Vending

Jan 11th, 2008

Some Vending Machines On Federal Property Exempted From $1 Coin Dispensing Law

Coin Acceptors Inc. Promotes Thomas Paczkowski To Vice President Of Marketing

Chartwells Wins Foodservice Bid At St. John's University

Keurig Premium Coffee Systems Inc. Moves To New Location

Caribou Coffee Co. Reports 5 Percent Net Sales Gain In 13-Week Period

Technivend, Inc., Wilmington, Mass., To Host Annual Vending Showcase On March 6

La Crosse, Wis. Considers Banning Outdoor Vending Machines

A & M Equipment Sales Inc., Lithonia, Ga., To Hold Annual Vending Show March 13

Celestial Seasonings Tabs Nestle's Mike Bloom As Marketing Vice President

Pinellas County, Fla. Police Seek Public's Help Nabbing Vending Burglar

Jan 10th, 2008

Louisville, Ky. Area Employers Upgrade Dining Facilities To Improve Worker Perks

Diet Coke Teams With the National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute To Combat Women's Heart Disease

Carroll County, Ky. Police Arrest Three For Vending Burglary

A & M Equipment Sales Announces Website Offering New And Refurbished Equipment

General Mills Tabs Sara Lee Corp.'s Roderick Palmore For General Counsel Post

Sodexho Alliance Reports 6 Percent Quarterly Revenue Gain

Report Examines U.S. Dairy Product Manufacturing

Land O'Lakes, Inc. Announces Leadership Changes

Vincent Gruppuso, Kozy Shack Founder, Passes Away

Study Links Green Tea To Reduced Prostate Cancer Risk

Jan 9th, 2008

Report Summarizes U.S. Tea Market

Pepsi-Cola Wins School Contract In Highlands County, Fla.

U.K. Medical Journal Claims Chocolate Makers Remove Heart Healthy Flavanols

Sugar-Free And Functional Gum To Increase Through 2010

Hillsborough County, Fla. Police Arrest Two For Vending Burglary

Prescott, Ariz. Newspaper Profiles Vending Operator

Mars Drinks Focuses Flavia Fusion On Offices, Not Homes

Bernick's Beverages And Vending To Distribute 'Celsius' Calorie Burning Soda

Flowers Foods Introduces 100-Calorie Snack Items

Beverage Industry Observer Encourages Manufacturers To Develop More Environmentally Beneficial Packaging

Jan 8th, 2008

McDonald's To install Coffee Bars And Baristas To Further Penetrate Specialty Coffee Market

Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz Will Return To CEO Role

Obesity Overtakes Alcohol As Leading Cause Of Liver Disease

Aramark Introduces 500-Calorie Recipes For Business And Industry Customers

Vending Burglar In Cooper City, Fla. Captured On Videotape

American Vending Machines, Inc. Tabs Bud Ostrander From Treat America Inc.

Indiana Employers Sign On To Governor's Web-based Health Initiative

Pop N Go Introduces Revenue Sharing Program For Vending Operators

S2C Global Systems Signs First Texas Lease For 5-Gallon Bottle Vending

West Virginia Considers Banning Soda And Snacks In Schools

Jan 7th, 2008

Walton Beach, Fla. Police Arrest Man For Vending Burglary

Coca-Cola Co. And Cargill Will Introduce Artificial Sweetener Stevia

Kroger Co. Teams With University of Cincinnati On Cell Phone Payment Test

Procter & Gamble Introduces Folgers Gourmet To Offices

Jones Soda Co. Names Joth Ricci Chief Operating Officer

Industry Veterans John Barsanti And Jim English Join Cantaloupe Systems' Advisory Board

Retailers And Consumers Sue Chocolate Manufacturers Over Alleged Price Fixing

USA Technologies Claims New Financing Program Has Jumpstarted Vending Operator Purchases Of Cashless Payment Systems

Vendors Equipment Inc. Adds Astro Systems Bill Acceptors And Validators

Tyson Foods Promotes Donnie Smith To Group Vice President Of Consumer Products

Jan 4th, 2008

Surveillance Camera Helps Nab Vending Burglar In Mid Atlantic Region

Healthy Chocolate Tops 2007 Chocolate Trends

Rising Commodity Costs Result In 17-Year High In Food Prices

The 'Today' Show Focuses On Healthy Vending

Seattle Post Intelligencer Opinion Piece Calls For Elimination Of The One Dollar Bill

Research Links Coffee And Tea With Reduced Kidney Cancer Risk

Portsmouth, N.H. Police Seek Public's Help Recovering Stolen Vending Machine

Organic Milk Sales Increase Rapidly

Shopping Technology Erodes Traditional Retail Jobs

Tufts University Researchers Update Food Pyramid For Older People

Jan 3rd, 2008

PepsiCo CEO: PepsiCo To Launch Milk-based Drinks

Report Indicates Cookie Sales Rise Despite Flat Consumption

Vending Burglars Strike In Peoria, Ill.

Sam Sax, Founder Of M & P Vending Inc. In Chicago, Passes Away

Evanston, Ill. Purchases VendingMisers To Save Energy On Vending Machines

Report Notes Food Prices To Continue Rising

Hormel Foods Corp. Names Director Of Mergers And Acquisitions

Isbre Norwegian Glacier Water Announces New York Area Distribution Through Boening Brothers, Inc. and Oak Beverages

Local Official's Vending Service Called Conflict Of Interest In Johnson City, N.Y.

Coca-Cola Co. And Nestle Lead Functional Food Acquisitions

Jan 2nd, 2008

Campbell Agrees To Sell Godiva Chocolatier To Turkish Company For $850 Million

Wells' Dairy Will Sell Milk Plant, Will Focus On Ice Cream

Survey Indicates Parents In Denial Of Children's Obesity

Connecticut Attorney General Urges Blind Services Not To Have Exclusive Vending Contract

Juneau, Alaska School Vending/Foodservice Program Fails State Review

Industry Groups To Sue To Stop Chicago Bottled Water Tax

Sacramento, Calif. Police Seek Vending Machine Burglar Using A Concrete Saw

U.S. Mint Releases Pictures Of Four More Presidential Dollar Coins

Wall Street Journal Reports Government Investigating Chocolate Price Fixing

Vendors Equipment Inc. Adds Value Brand Light Bulbs To Website