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Jun 30th, 2009

Eu'Vend In Cologne, Germany, Sept. 10 To 12 To Showcase Non-Traditional Merchandise Vending Concepts

At this year's Eu'Vend, the International Trade Fair for the Vending Industry, Sept. 10 to 12 2009 in Cologne, Germany, new vending concepts will be presented, once again providing the sector with a seal of quality for being an indispensable 24-hour service provider.

National Business Group Recognizes Wrigley As Leading Employer Promoting Healthy Employee Lifestyles

The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. was honored with a Silver Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award from the National Business Group on Health (NBGH), a non-profit organization dedicated to finding innovative healthcare solutions.

California Restaurants Prepare For Mandatory Calorie Posting On Menus

Chain restaurant operators throughout California said they are prepared to comply this week with the first phase of a state menu-labeling mandate, but many noted that preparation did not immediately include posting calories on menus and menu boards.

Sioux Falls, S.D. Police Seek Public's Help Apprehending Vending Thieves
Sodexo Promotes Locally-Grown Produce
Oklahoma State University Students Develop Medical Vending Machine, Qualify For Microsoft Imagine Cup
Lactalis Foodservice To Expand Nampa, Idaho Facility
Coca-Cola Interactive Vending Machine Wins Top Prize At International Advertising Festival
California Vending Employee Dies Following Reported Carjacking
PepsiAmericas Inc., Facing Acquisition, Adopts 'Change In Control Plan' For Top Executives

Jun 29th, 2009

Consumers Sue Over Recalled Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough; Source Remains Uncertain
Police Free Baby Opossum From Vending Machine
As Foodservice Sales Decline, Successful Players Focus On Value
Aramark Targets Federal Stimulus Funds For Improving School Foodservice Operations
Los Gatos, Calif. Schools Consider Switching To Foodservice Provider Affiliated With Whole Foods Market
Physician Warns Against Overconsumption Of Energy Drinks
Dyersberg, Tenn. Police Seek Vending Burglars
Survey Reveals Taste, Convenience And Cost As Main Reasons For Buying Bottled Water
Economics Professor Gives Historical Perspective To Proposed Soda Tax
Kraft Foods Inc. Seeks Site In Atlanta, Ga. For New Distribution Center

Jun 26th, 2009

New York Legislative Committee Rejects Vending Tax Exemption Bill
Southeastern Vending Association To Hold Annual Convention Aug. 5 To 7 At Sandestin Golf And Beach Resort In Destin, Fla.
Oberto Sausage Co. Promotes Tom Ennis To President
Federal Grand Jury Charges Florida Man For Fraudulent Vending Business Opportunity
U.S. Foodservice Facility In Port Orange, Fla. To Lay Off 79 Workers
Beverage Holdings LLC Acquires Bossa Nova Beverage Group Inc.
Pop N Go Inc. To Test Popcorn Machines At Foxwoods Hotels And Casinos
Police Arrest Pair For Vending Burglary In Memphis, Tenn.
ConAgra Foods, Inc. Reports 8 Percent Fourth Quarter Sales Gain
Service Ideas Inc. Names B.C. Coffee And Supplies As Master Distributor In Florida

Jun 25th, 2009

Food Safety Inspections Vary By State
Compass Group Partners With First Data On Consumer Loyalty Program
Report: Ethical Food Production Practices Become Important To Consumers
Report Examines Soft Drink Manufacturing Industry In The U.S.
U.S. Foodservice To Close Bloomington, Ind. Facility
Food And Drug Administration Claims Snack Supplier Repacked Recalled Pistachios
Kerry Opens Innovation $50 Million Innovation And Technical Center In Beloit, Wis.
IntelliVend LLC To Acquire Kosher Diners From KRh Thermal Systems, Will Develop Franchised Kosher Vending Program
Betson Pittsburgh Hosts First Annual Coffee Open House
Survey: Consumers Are More Concerned About Food Safety, Seek More Information

Jun 24th, 2009

VMW Blog: Leo Fante Of Consumer's Choice Coffee Sets Unique Customer Satisfaction Benchmark At Coffee Summit
Sara Lee Corp. Opens North American Innovation Campus
ConAgra Foods Inc. Announces 2009 Sustainable Development Awards
Pop N Go Inc. To Introduce Wireless Advertising Network To Popcorn Machines
Nutrition Experts Join Presidential Commission On Healthy Weights, Healthy Lives
Hispanic Business Magazine Names Ruiz Foods Inc. Top Hispanic-Owned Manufacturer In California, Second In The U.S.
Confectionery Industry Forecast: Globally Inspired Flavors, Eco-Friendly And Health Minded Trends Lead New Product Innovations
Nestle To Lay Off 200 Due To Recent Plant Closing
International Bottled Water Association Files Complaint With Better Business Bureau Against 'Eco Canteen' Ad Campaign
Research: Waste Water Treatment Doesn't Remove Artificial Sweeteners From Water Supply

Jun 23rd, 2009

Sodexo Expands Its Fair Trade Coffee And Tea Offerings
Report: Recession Erodes Brand Loyalty
Utah High School Students Appreciate Convenience Of Vending, Seek More Product Variety
Nestlé Nespresso Signs Pact With Rainforest Alliance To Support Sustainable Coffee
Research Links Green Tea To Slowing Prostate Cancer
Kraft Foods Inc. Names W. Anthony Vernon As President, Kraft Foods North America
Consumer Research: Taste Trumps Health When Eating Out
Maine Governor Recognizes Poland Spring For Environmental Leadership
Fast Casual Restaurant Sales Rose 18 Percent In 2008
Wisconsin Judge Sentences Violent Vending Burglar To Five Years In Prison

Jun 22nd, 2009

U.S. House Committee Approves Bill To Strengthen Food And Drug Administration
Eu'Vend In Cologne, Germany, Sept. 10 To 12 To Include Discussion Forum
Dunn Bros Coffee Franchising, Inc., Named Top 300 Franchises Of 2009 By AllBusiness Allstar
Repeat Vending Burglar Arrested Again In Georgia
ConAgra Foods Inc. To Reopen Slim Jim Plant In August
Nassau County, N.Y. Proposes 2 Percent Tax On Fast Food
Hormel Foods And Herdez Del Fuerte Launch MegaMex Foods In U.S.
Bottled Water From Vending Machine Sickens Students In Santa Clarita, Calif.; District Orders Water Removed
Unilever Recalls Knorr Soup Mix
Vending Industry Supports Tennessee Law Requiring Energy Efficient Lights On Vending Machines On State Property

Jun 19th, 2009

The Rockland County, N.Y., Board of Health Fines Kosher Vending Industries For Permit Violations
Nestlé USA Announces Voluntary Recall Of Toll House® Refrigerated Cookie Dough
Agribusiness Organizations Oppose Food Safety Bill; Bill Moves To House Floor
Sara Lee Corp. Considers Food And Coffee Acquisitions
German Entrepreneur Launches Vending Machines That Sell Gold In Transportation Stations
Frito-Lay Partners With TerraCycle To 'Upcycle' Used Chip Bags
Classic Vending, West Fargo, N.D., Supports Local Scholarship Program
Worldwide Food Services To Add Special Products Division For Vending And Foodservice
U.S. Foodservice Expands Facility In Topeka, Kan.; Community Donates Up To $1 Million
Microtonic US Receives Distribution Rights For Canada, South America And Australia

Jun 18th, 2009

Convenience Store Foodservice Gains As Consumers Trade Down On Food Spending
Mars Inc. Partners With TerraCycle On Waste Reduction Program
Connecticut Attorney General Accuses Food And Packaging Companies Of Deception Regarding Bisphenol A
Edison Fareira Vending Machine Repair Program Will Not Attend 2009 National Expo Due To Weakened Graduation Requirements
Carolina Food Service, Loris, S.C. Holds Grand Opening
Purdue University Student Newspaper Opposes Proposed Federal Soda Tax
Pennsylvania School District Bans Energy Drinks
Cadbury PLC Reports Improved Performance In April And May
Folgers Acquisition Boosts Fourth Quarter Results For J.M. Smucker Co.
Betson Enterprises Hosts Open House At Its 12th National Branch Office In Marietta, Ga.

Jun 17th, 2009

Beef Industry Safety Summit Hosts 160 Participants
Compass Group North America Partners With Organic Pizza Retailer
New York State Automatic Vending Association Urges Members To Act To Support Exemption
Diedrich Coffee Inc. Expands Keurig K-Cup Production By More Than 40 Percent
Functional Foods: Are The Benefits Real?
Convenience Store/Petroleum Foodservice At Retail Expo Set For Aug. 17 To 19 In Shaumburg, Ill.
Keurig Inc. And Mr. Coffee To Jointly Develop At-Home Single-Cup Brewers
PepsiCo Inc. Names Tessa Hilado Senior Vice President, Finance And Treasurer
International Bottled Water Association Opposes U.S. Conference Of Mayors' Resolution On Compensating Municipal Water
Aramark Corp. Realigns Leadership, Creates New Global Food, Hospitality And Facility Services Group

Jun 16th, 2009

Mia McDonough Of VistarVSA Carolina Wins Supplier Of The Year By North Carolina And Virginia Vending Associations
Senate Finance Committee Studies Federal Soda Tax
National Automatic Merchandising Association Notes Federal Proposal To Post Calories On Menus Includes Vending Machines
Iced Coffee Surpasses Iced Tea In Restaurants
Article Summarizes Green Tea's Health Benefits
Vermont Pure Holdings, Ltd. Reports 4 Percent Decrease In Sales For 6-Month Period
Residents Tulsa, Okla. Apartments Find Raccoons In Vending Machine
NSF International and the American Society For Nutrition To Administer New Smart Choices Program
Recycling Solutions Provider Teams With Vending Innovations LLC On Reverse Vending Machines
Study Finds Most Consumers Consider Convenience Very Important

Jun 15th, 2009

National Automatic Merchandising Association Tabs National Restaurant Association's Ned Monroe As Senior Vice President Of Government Affairs
Report: Consumers Value Greener Packaging, Fresh Ingredients And Health Benefits Over Fast, Easy Preparation
Coca-Cola's 'My Coke Rewards' Brings Summer Prizes And Sweepstakes
Automatic Beverage Co. Inc., Des Moines, Ia., Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Tasty Baking Co. Supports Fight Against Childhood Cancer Through Partnership With Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
Jim Cornaire, A1Gumballs/A1 Vending, Franklinton, N.C., Wins 'Super Sample Sweep' At Atlantic Coast Expo In Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Jim Sikes Of Vendors Supply Inc. Wins Barbara W. Short Lifetime Achievement Award
North Carolina Vending Association Names Larry Pugh, Mid-South Food Service, Aberdeen, N.C. As 2008 Vendor Of The Year
Virginia Automatic Merchandising Association Names Scott Kiser 2008 Vendor Of The Year
Tyson Foods Inc. Sentenced To Pay Fine For OSHA Violation That Led To Worker Death

Jun 12th, 2009

Greenville, N.C. Police Arrest Two Men For Multiple Vending Burglaries
PepsiCo's Frito-Lay and Jack Link's Team Up To Launch New Line of Meat Snacks
USA Today Opposes Proposed Soda Tax
Survey Shows McDonald's Wins Customers From Starbucks
Green Seal Announces Environmental Certification For Foodservice Establishments
Nebraska City, Neb. Schools Approve 1-Year Contract With Taher Food Service
ConAgra Foods Inc. Confirms Deaths From Garner, N.C. Plant Explosion, Establishes Fund For Contributions
The Coca-Cola Co. Creates New Structure To Integrate Key Functions And Promotes Five Executives
Del Monte Foods Inc. Reports 20.7 Percent Gain In Quarterly Net Sales
House Bill Adds $500 Fee For Food Making Facilities To Support Food Safety

Jun 11th, 2009

European Vending Association Partners With European Point-of-use Drinking Water Association
Top Candy Brands Rank At Top Of Consumer Brand Equity Report
Nestle Waters North America To Display Diesel-Electric Hybrid Delivery Truck
New York State Officials Regulate School Nutrition Following Audit
New Federal Menu Labeling Bill Wins Food Industry Support
Ice Cream Store Sales Surge Despite Recession
Crane Merchandising System's Glenn Butler And Wife Welcome Their Second Child
Iowa Lawmakers To Review School Nutrition Guidelines
Columbus, Ohio Schools Outsource Foodservice To Sodexo

Jun 10th, 2009

Explosion Kills Three At ConAgra Foods' Slim Jim Plant In Garner, N.C.
General Mills Inc. Earnings To Exceed Recent Guidance
Sara Lee Corp. Names Brett Hart Executive Vice President And General Counsel
North Carolina Bans Plastic Containers With Necks From Landfills
Mars Drinks Offers Numerous Ways To 'Go Green' With Flavia Products
Tea, S.D. Schools Switch From Coke To Pepsi
Procter & Gamble Co. Promotes Robert McDonald To President And Chief Executive
Unilever To Close Ice Cream Plant In Hagerstown, Md.
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. To Close Yoo-hoo Plant In Opelousas, La.

Jun 9th, 2009

Amazon Secures Patent For Retail Concept
Report Explores Crackers In The U.S.
Consultants Allen Weintraub And Paul Schlossberg Join Forces To Provide Solutions To The Vending Industry
National Automatic Merchandising Association Coffee Summit, June 15 To 17 In Cherry Hill, N.J. To Present Consumer Research
Tennessee Mandates Energy Efficient Lights For Vending Machines On State Property
Foster Farms To Acquire Fernando's And El Extremo Brands From ConAgra Foods Inc.
McDonald's Sales Rise 5.1 Percent In May
Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. To Acquire Ab-Tex Beverage Ltd. In Abilene, Texas
Zagat's Online Survey Names Starbucks Best Coffee In Fast Food And Quick Refreshment Categories

Jun 8th, 2009

National Confectioners Association And Retail Confectioners International Partner On Services To Candy Industry
Nestle Waters North America Facility Earns U.S. Green Building Council's Gold Standard for Sustainability
European Vending Association Launches Blog
Restaurants' Performance Improves Slightly In April
U.S. Unemployment Hits 9.4 Percent In May
Gourmet Food Trucks Emerge
Convenience Stores Report Uptick In Foodservice Sales
Recession Pushes More Into Hot Dog And Ice Cream Mobile Vending
Coffee Service Veterans Form Leasing Company For Coffee Service Equipment

Jun 5th, 2009

Rising Gasoline Prices Reflect Improving Economy
Campbell Soup Foundation Supports Youth Summer Camps
Kraft Foods Inc. To Expand Facility In Avon, N.Y.
Fisher Nuts Signs Distribution Agreement With Dot Foods Inc.
Vistar Of Carolina To Hold Trade Show July 31 In Winston-Salem, N.C.
Alvin Huffman, Northwest Food Service, N. Wilkesboro, N.C., Chairs Atlantic Coast Expo Through June 6 In Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Just Born, Inc. To Open 600,710-Square-Foot Warehouse In Bethlehem Township, Pa.
Food Industry Supports Food Safety Bill
Coinstar Adds Prepaid Online Gaming Cards To 'Pay As You Go' Offerings

Jun 4th, 2009

Stanwood-Camano, Wash. Schools Report Problems With Chartwells Food Program
Dean Foods Inc. Predicts Higher Dairy Prices
Maine Governor Recognizes Poland Spring For Environmental Leadership
Starbucks Corp. To Eliminate HFCS And Artificial Flavors
Keurig And Cuisinart Announce Coffeemaker Partnership
Cantaloupe Systems Names Sarah Rankin President And Chief Operating Officer
Texas Merchandise Vending Association Will Host Annual Meeting July 16 To 18 In Woodlands, Texas
Research Indicates Coffee Consumption Doesn't Pose Heart Disease Risk For Diabetic Men
Wolfgang Puck Introduces Estate Grown Coffee In 2,700 Walmart Stores

Jun 3rd, 2009

Jamba Inc. Reports Revenue Decline For First Quarter
Candy Hall Of Fame To Induct 14 Candy Executives
PepsiCo Inc. Supports Children's Hunger Relief In San Bernardino, Calif.
ConAgra Foods Inc. Revamps Its Marketing
International Bottled Water Association Addresses Environmental And Safety Criticism In PowerPoint Presentation
Oregon Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Chain Restaurants To Post Calorie Counts
McCain Foods Ltd. To Lay Off Half Its Workers In Fort Atkinson, Wis. Plant
Vending Burglar Sets Building On Fire In East Sparta, Ohio
Intellivend LLC Acquires Assets Of Bacon Whitney LLC, Becomes A Franchise Organization With Proprietary Wireless Vending Technology

Jun 2nd, 2009

Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. Completes Acquisition Of Texas Bottler
Research: Low-Fat Chocolate Milk Provides Comparable Muscle Recovery To High-Carb Recovery Beverage
Sara Lee Corp. To Open Kansas City, Kan. Production Facility
Plastic Bottle Manufacturer Constar International Inc. Emerges From Bankruptcy
Danone Waters of America Appoints Two Vice Presidents
National Automatic Merchandising Association Announces Program For Second Annual Coffee Summit In Cherry Hill, N.J., June 15 To 17
Research Indicates Parents Have Little Impact On Kids' Eating Habits
Police Seek Vending Burglars Caught On Video In Adamstown, Md.
National Coffee Service & Vending To Represent JavaFlow In The U.S. and Canada

Jun 1st, 2009

Automatic Merchandiser 2009 Print Buyers' Guide
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Names Robert Sarlls Vice President, Strategy And Business Development
Report: Chocolate And Comfort Foods Fare Well In Recession
KeyImpact Sales & Systems, Inc. Promotes Rob Monroe To Executive Vice President, Principal Management
VMW Blog: Technology Gives A Way To Fix Blind Vending Programs And A New Business Opportunity
Nestle Waters North America Inc. Sues Aqua Chill Inc. Over Sales Tactics
New York Times Examines Collapse Of Archway & Mother's Cookie Co.
Wisconsin Inventors Develop Environmentally Friendly Vending Machine
Trial Begins For Accused Vending Thief In Elyria, Ohio
Co-Owner Of Coastal Vending And Food Service Skips Bankruptcy Hearing