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Apr 30th, 2009

New York Lawmakers Consider Trans Fat Ban

New York Gov. David Paterson and some state legislators are considering proposals to ban trans fats, limit junk food in school and require calorie-labeling on restaurant menus.

National Pork Board Releases Statement On Flu Outbreak

The National Pork Board has released a statement about the flu virus.

Report: Fried Food Sales Strong Despite Health Awareness

Health and wellness may be top-of-mind trends in consumer dining, but a new study by foodservice consultants Technomic finds that there has not been a significant migration away from fried foods.

Red Bull Energy Drink Expands With Energy Shot And Sugarfree Shot
Starbucks Corp. Reports 7.6 Percent Decline In Second Quarter Net Revenue
Partners Form Chef Ready Foods To Provide Ethnic Entrees
Coastal Vending And Food Service Inc. Files For Bankruptcy
Herr Foods Introduces New Products At Open House For New Manufacturing Facility
California Declares Swine Flu Emergency
PepsiAmericas Inc. Reports Decline In First Quarter Earnings

Apr 29th, 2009

Hershey Co. Plans Integrated Marketing Campaign For Upcoming Movie
Mars Direct Inc. Customizes NBA Team Logos With M&M's® Brands For Basketball Fans
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. Names Winners Of Climate Change Challenge
Metroplex Data Systems Announces Software Solution For Office Coffee Service, Vending And Water Companies
Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. Reports 53 Percent Gain In First Quarter Earnings
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. Reports Drop In First Quarter Earnings
Peanut Butter Sales Start To Recover
Police Arrest Former Vending Employee In Extensive Florida Vending Thefts
Federal Court Sentences Three Family Members In Vending Machine Scam
U.S. Swine Flu Cases Rise

Apr 28th, 2009

National Retail Federation Poll: Most Americans Support Secret Ballots In Union Elections
Dole Food Co. Joins Water Footprint Network
Glacier Water Services, Inc. Reports 9.4 Percent Quarterly Revenue Gain
Schwan's Home Service Tests Frozen Food Vending Concept In Hotels
Canteen Acquires Take A Break Inc., Wilmington, Del.
National Automatic Merchandising Association Advises Members To Consider Tax Credits On Fuel Efficient Vehicles
Suburban Chicago School District Awards Foodservice Contract To Chartwells
Boston's TD Banknorth Garden Installs Kosher Food Vending Machines
Augusta, Ga. TV Station Explores Declining Vending Sales
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. Reports 3 Percent Quarterly Revenue Gain

Apr 27th, 2009

Kraft Foods Inc. Announces Progress Reaching Sustainability Goals
J & J Snack Foods Corp. Reports Record Sales And Higher Earnings For Quarter And Half Year
Kahiki Foods Inc. Names Foodservice Veteran Don Blumenthal Vice President Of Foodservice
Mother And Daughter Indicted For Cheating Blind Vending Operators
Rudolph Foods To Offer Vending Packages For Cinnamon Churros And OnYum Snacks
U.S. Pork Producers: Pork Is Safe; World Health Organization Declares Swine Flu An International Emergency
Congressmen Propose 5-Cent Deposit On Beverage Containers, 5-Cent Tax On Plastic Bags
No Source Detected In Case Of Students Sickened By Bottled Water In Los Angeles, Calif.
Two Men Arrested For Vending Burglary In Evansville, Ind.
Bamn! Automat Closes In New York City

Apr 24th, 2009

Hershey Co. Reports Improved First Quarter Sales And Earnings
Ben Kaminsky Of Barismo Coffee Wins U.S. Cup Tasting Championship
Harvard School Of Public Health Wants Beverages To Use Less Sugar
Better Vendors Association And Vendors Purchasing Council Inc. Approve Merger Agreement
Colorado Tables Proposed Vending Sales Tax
Kiddie Castle Inc. Announces Open Agreements For 300 Placements In Shopping Malls
CBS News Sunday Morning To Feature National Automatic Merchandising Association Spring Expo On May 3
Vendors Exchange International Inc. Introduces New Gum And Mint Tray
Santa Clarita, Calif. Students Hospitalized After Drinking Bottled Water From Vending Machine
Lance Inc. Reports Record Net Revenues For First Quarter

Apr 23rd, 2009

Colorado Legislators Consider Eliminating Vending Sales Tax Credits
Merisant Co. And Whole Earth Sweetener Co. Launch PureVia Sweetener Packets
Frito Lay Inc. Increases Amount Of Food Per Bag
Family Of Salmonella Victim Sues Peanut Manufacturer
Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. Reports Net Income Gain For Third Quarter
Coke CEO: CCE Purchase Is Possible
Illinois Dentists Seek Taxes On Soda, Sports Drinks And Energy Drinks
McDonald's Corp. Reports 4 Percent First Quarter Profit Gain
Police Arrest West Virginia Family For Highway Vending Burglary
Cantaloupe Systems And CompuVend Integrate Their Systems

Apr 22nd, 2009

California University Uses VendingMisers To Save Energy
Jones Soda Co. Launches Sustainability Program With Bicycle Generated Energy
John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. Launches Eco-Friendly Packaging For Fisher Chef's Natural Baking Nuts
Exhibitor Registration Strong For Eu ´Vend, Sept. 10 to 12 In Cologne, Germany
Police Capture Man Who Allegedly Murdered Vending Repair Man In Florida
Jeannette Klemballa, Wife Of Nabisco Veteran Chuck Klemballa, Passes Away
Study: Healthy Options Programs Can Backfire
Crane Co. Reports 18 Percent First Quarter Sales Decline
Kellogg Co. Settles Federal Trade Commission Suit Over Advertising Claims
Police Arrest Vending Burglar In Lancaster, Pa.

Apr 21st, 2009

California Automatic Vendors Council Launches New Website
Aramark Commits To Sustainable Practices In Higher Education
Legacy Bakehouse Introduces Three Bold Flavors In 1.5-Ounce Bags
Variety FoodServices Inc. Promotes Lawrence Nowak To Vice President, B&I Foodservices
Diedrich Coffee, Inc. Reports Net Income Gain In Third Quarter
Coca-Cola Co. Reports Strong First Quarter
Tasty Baking Co. Moves To New Headquarters
Nestle Waters North America Invests In Sweet Leaf Tea Co.
Cadbury Adams Extends Gum Tray Promotion Through The End Of April
Lance Inc. Names Tracy Belyeu Customer Business Manager For Vending

Apr 20th, 2009

Dean Foods Co. To Close Meadow Gold Dairy In Lincoln, Neb.
Land O'Lakes To Close Dairy In Madison, Wis.
Coin Acceptors Inc. Introduces Bill Recycler And Card Reader At Spring Expo
National Vend Brokers Association Names Officers
PepsiCo Inc. Offers To Acquire Pepsi Bottling Group And PepsiAmericas Inc.
SPIO Media Network To Market Green Mountain Coffee Machines That Dispense Keurig K-Cups
Fastcorp Clarifies Role In Green Mountain Coffee Roasters K-Cup Machine
National Automatic Merchandising Association Spring Expo Presents New Coffee Service Tools
Barry Callebaut Names David Johnson As President And CEO For Americas
Lieberman Companies To Give Away Snack Machine At Annual Trade Show April 30 To May 1 In Minneapolis, Minn.

Apr 17th, 2009

Judge Certifies Appeal In Chocolate Price Fixing Case
Report Explores Sweet And Savory Snacks
Healthcare Trade Groups Form Professional Society For Foodservice Operators And Suppliers
Compass Group To Close Foodservice Operation For University Of Wisconsin In Stevens Point
Sun Chips To Introduce Fully Compostable Snack Bag
DNA Beverage Corp. Expands Into Gulf Coast Region
New Technology Greets Attendees At National Automatic Merchandising Association Spring Expo In Las Vegas
DC Brands International Inc. Hires Sports Medicine Specialist
Industry Veteran Wayne Hood Joins Continental Vending Inc.
MEI Veteran Chris Mumford Forms Vending Technology Consultancy

Apr 16th, 2009

Ethics Institute Lists Kellogg Co. Among World's Most Ethical Companies
Nestle To Stay Focused On Existing Products Despite Nutrition Critics
Community Coffee Co. Partners With Local Businesses To Offer Discounts
Western Foodservice Show Joins Hispanic Food Show Aug. 30 To Sept. 1 In San Diego, Calif.
Police Arrest Woman For Stealing Candy From Vending Machine In Corryville, Ky.
Report: 'Food To Go' Consumers Focus More On Quality Than Price
Southco Introduces Keypad Access Control Lock
Online Consumer Spending Expected To Grow 8 Percent For Quarter
Coca Cola Co. Creates Commission On Shopper Marketing
Pistachio Companies Launch Safe Products Website

Apr 15th, 2009

Police Arrest Mesa, Ariz. Man For Stealing Vending Machine
The Rainforest Alliance Grows Despite Economic Downturn
Sodexo Launches Global Hunger Relief Program
Report Examines Breakfast Foodservice Trends
'Got Milk' Partners With NBA In Teen Fitness Program
Starbucks Announces Limited Time Offer For Its Interactive Cup Brewers
Dean Foods Inc. To Buy Santee Dairies From Stater Bros. Markets
Retailers Continue To Focus On Price In Recession
USA Technologies Inc. Signs Deal With Visa To Fit 4,000 Vending Machines With ePorts
Vistar Corp. To Acquire Five Star Distributors Inc. In Chicago

Apr 14th, 2009

J.M. Smucker Co. Will Reduce Folgers Coffee Prices
PepsiCo Inc. Unit Sues Coca-Cola Co. Over Powerade Ion-4
Javo Beverage Co. Inc. Raises $22 Million
Compass Group Partners With Technology Firm On Loyalty Rewards For Food And Beverages
Police Arrest Two For Vending Burglaries In Alabama
European Vending Association Announces Two Internet Blogs
Food Institute To Hold Webcast April 21 On Food Safety
National Automatic Merchandising Association Opposes Additional Federal Rules For School Vending
Hormel Foods Corp. Announces Annual Supplier Awards
Frozen Prepared Foods Continue To Rise In Recession

Apr 13th, 2009

New York City Health Commissioner Calls For Taxes On Soda And Sports Drinks
Kraft Foods Raises Price Of Maxwell House 100 Percent Colombian Coffee
Centers for Disease Control Claims Progress Needed Against Foodborne Illness
Research Indicates Black Tea Has Cardiovascular Benefits
Better Business Bureau Advertising Group Asks Wrigley To Modify Claims On Eclipse Gum
Solana County, Calif. Health Officials Want 50 Percent Healthy Choice Vending Options
Power-Up Energy To Unveil New Packaging For Buzz Bites® At NAMA Spring Expo
New York State Expands 5-Cent Bottle Refund To Bottled Water
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Ramps Up Ad Budget For Long-Term Growth
Police Investigate Shooting Death Of Vending Repair Technician At Northwest Florida State College

Apr 10th, 2009

Who's Your Daddy Energy Drink Signs Marketing Endorsement With Heavyweight Contender Chris Arreola
Water Quality Association Honors Wichita, Kan. Business Leader C.R. Hall
Coinstar Inc. Promotes Redbox CEO Gregg Kaplan And Announces More Executive Appointments
University Of Idaho Distributes Healthy Snacks As Part Of Nutrition Education
Tennessee Senate Passes Bill To Require Energy Efficient Vending Machine Lights On State Property
Connecticut Vending Association Spring Meeting To Be June 12 To 14 In Mystic, Conn.
Online Registration For National Automatic Merchandising Association Spring Expo In Las Vegas Extends To April 15
Coffee Industry Leaders Sponsor Specialty Coffee Association of America Exposition April 16 To 19 In Atlanta, Ga.
Food Labeling Lawsuits Prompts Manufacturers To Change Marketing And Food Formulations
Automated Merchandising Systems Introduces Three-Wide Vender

Apr 9th, 2009

Mars Inc. Commits To Sustainable Cocoa Farming Practices
5-Hour Energy® Reportedly Drives Sales In Vending Machines
Ruiz Introduces El Monterey Jalapeno Beef & Bean Burrito
Automated Merchandising Systems Introduces Small Item Tray
Vollrath Co. Buys Anvil America Inc., Maker Of Foodservice Equipment
Hotel Vending Machine Sells Cars, Condominiums And More
Full Service Vending Buys Building In McAdoo, Pa. To Support Expansion
American Beverage Association Opposes Soda Tax To Fight Obesity
'Comfort' Foods Score Well During Recession
Sears To Sell Suits Made From Recycled Soda Bottles

Apr 8th, 2009

Cafection Enterprises Introduces Hands On Coffee(TM) System
Boreal Water Collection Acquires Leisure Time Spring Water
Coca-Cola Co. Launches Marketing Campaign For Hispanic Americans
Caribou Coffee Co. Tabs Starbucks' Henry Seurth As Senior Vice President
Industry Loses Coffee Service Pioneer Ernest Lieblich
Top Floor Creations LLC Introduces Buzz Strong Bakery Cookies
Bigelow Tea Commits To Developing K-Cups For U.S. Supermarket Distribution
Herr Foods Inc. To Host Open House April 21 For New Nottingham, Pa. Facility
Conway, S.C. Police Arrest Three For Vending Burglary
Betson Enterprises Inc. Teams With National Coffee Services & Vending On Lavazza Blue

Apr 7th, 2009

Brevard County, Fla. Schools Seek Federal Grant For Healthy Snacks
Fruit2O® Revamps Its Website
National Coffee Drinking Trends Report: Coffee Proves Resilient In Recession
Editor's Blog: Everyone Complains About Commissions, But Can We Act?
Wall Street Journal Notes Redbox's Success
Consumers Remain Wary About The Economy
Pistachio Growers Launch Website To List Safe Products; Pistachio Grower Expands Its Voluntary Recall
Dean Foods Co. Reports None Of Its Products Affected By Pistachio Recall
Report Examines Lunchtime Eating In The U.S.
Star Foods Vending Machine's Joe Gilbert Notes Government Assistance Available For Schools

Apr 6th, 2009

Police Seek Vending Burglars Captured On Surveillance Tape In Sevierville, Tenn.
Campbell Soup Co. To Acquire Break Maker Ecce Panis Inc.
Compass Group Reports Strong First Half
Dean Foods Co. Buys Milk Bottling Plants From Foremost Farms
Deli Express Inc. Honors C.D. Johnson Co. And Rasmussen & Associates Inc. As Brokers Of The Year
Agriculture Committee Chairman Harkin Cites Concerns About Vending's Impact On School Nutrition
Unilever To Close Framingham, Mass. Production Facility, Affecting 201 Employees
Glacier Water Services, Inc. Reports Sales And Profit Gains In 2008
Study Warns Against Energy Drink Consumption In Combination With High Blood Pressure Or Heart Disease Medicine
New York University Researchers Link Sports Drinks To Tooth Erosion

Apr 3rd, 2009

Kiosk Europe Expo And Digital Signage Expo Set For May 5 To 7 In Essen, Germany
Dunn Bros Coffee Franchising, Inc. Tabs Mark Christenson As Vice President Of Marketing
Vending Burglars Plague Forrest City, Ark.
Government Investigates Commack, N.Y. Facility In Pistachio Recall
New York State Automatic Vending Association Annual Meeting To Be April 17 In Turning Stone Casino In Rome, N.Y.
New York State Automatic Vending Association Asks Vendors For Sales Information To Change Sales Tax Exemption
Energy Drinks Continue To Grow Despite Recession
John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc. Extends Voluntary Pistachio Recall
National Automatic Merchandising Association Reschedules Emerging Leaders Development Program
Pioneer Sales & Service Inc. To Distribute SandenVendo In Minnesota

Apr 2nd, 2009

Study Links Caffeine To Muscle Resilience
Study Finds Growing Role For Online Shopping Coupons
Campbell Soup Co. Invites Entrepreneurs And Inventors To Submit Ideas Via New Website
National Parent Teacher Association And American Dietetic Association Ask Congress To Ban 'Junk' Food In School Vending Machines
Omaha, Neb. Man Sues Restaurant For Salmonella Poisoning
Entrepreneur/Inventor Tests Soft Ice Cream Vending Machine In Peoria, Ill.
Betson Enterprises Offers Free Lavazza Blue Machine For Buying Required Amount Of Product
Research Explores Decline In Soft Drink Consumption
Kraft Foodservice Names Fred Paglia Vice President And General Manager
Western Pistachio Association Releases Statement On Pistachio Recall

Apr 1st, 2009

Entrepreneurs Launch T-Shirt Vending Business
EurOps© 2009 Draws More Than 150 European Vending Members To Berlin, Germany
Mars Snackfood US Testifies Before Senate On Need To Upgrade School Food Nutrition Standards
Coca-Cola Co. To Test Interactive Vending Machines In Southeast Shopping Malls
Washington University Bans Bottled Water On Campus
SandenVendo America Inc. Names Lieberman Companies Inc. As Wisconsin Distributor
Greater Southern Distributing Co., Inc. To Close; Betson Enterprises To Open Southeast Office
Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. To Acquire Better Beverages Ltd. In Hallettsville, Texas
Pistachio Grower Announces Recall; Several Snack Manufacturers Recall Products
Consumer Choice Coffee's Leo Fante Will Address Coffee Summit, June 15 To 17 In Cherry Hill, N.J.