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Feb 26th, 2010

Tri-State Automatic Merchandising Council To Hold Dinner Membership Meeting March 18 In Monroe Township, N.J.

The Tri-State Automatic Merchandising Council, which includes Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, is planning to hold its board meeting, dinner and membership meeting March 18 at the Crowne Plaza Monroe in Monroe Township, N.J.

John Conti Coffee Co. Promotes Danny Roos Sales Manager For Louisville, Ky. Branch

The john conti Coffee Co., the Louisville, Ky.-based coffee roaster, retailer and coffee service operator, has promoted Danny Roos to the position of sales manager for the Louisville, Ky. branch.

Colorado Governor Signs Bill Raising Taxes On Soda And Candy

Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter signed a package of bills taxing everything from candy and soda to online sales on Wednesday to help close a $1.5 billion shortfall in next year's $18 billion budget.

The Inventure Group, Inc. Reports Record Fourth Quarter And Full Year Results
Coke Account Manager Urges Vending Operators To Fight Proposed Washington State Soda Tax
New York State Vending Association Offers Fact Sheet To Oppose Soda Tax
Las Cruces, N.M. Police Nab Pair For Vending Burglary
Kannapolis, N.C. Considers Regulating Ice Vending Machines
VMW Technology Podcast: Cantaloupe Systems' Anant Agrawal Defends Pre-Kitting Routes In The Warehouse
Tom Whennen Jr. Joins Mastercraft Coffee & Vending Services Inc. And Nanny Caddy

Feb 25th, 2010

VMW Technology Podcast: USA Technologies' Mike Lawlor Cites Consumers' Growing Acceptance Of Cashless Payments
U.S. Foodservice To Add 100 Jobs In Lexington, S.C.
New York State Vending Association To Host Vending Day March 25 In State Office Building To Oppose Sugar Beverage Tax
New York State Vending Association To Hold Meeting March 3 To Address Proposed Sugar Tax And New Recycling Bill
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. Reports Improved Quarterly Earnings On 1 Percent Net Sales Gain
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Calls For Banning Sports Drinks In California Schools
Barrell O' Fun Snacks Acquires Beer Chips LLC
Police Seek Vending Burglar At University Of Memphis
Coca-Cola Co. To Buy Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.'s North American Business
Two Nutritionists Call For Banning Front-Of-Pack Labeling

Feb 24th, 2010

Product News: BUNN Offers Iced Tea With Infusion Series Brewers
VMW Blog: Is The Economy Getting You Down? Don't Bear It Alone
Application Deadline Nears For National Automatic Merchandising Association Scholarships
J.M. Smucker Co. Reports Record Third Quarter
Judge Convicts And Fines Verona, Va. Man For Vending Burglaries
National Automatic Merchandising Association Offers Coffee Certification
White Castle Owner Dave Rife To Appear On 'Undercover Boss' TV Show, Sunday, Feb. 28
Betson Texas To Hold Open House Feb. 25 In New Orleans, La.
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. Will Manufacture Folgers And Millstone K-Cups
Industry Loses Raye Benefield, Past President Of The National Coffee Service Association
VMW Technology Podcast: USA Technologies' Mike Lawlor Notes Versatility Of New Cashless Vending Systems

Feb 23rd, 2010

Sysco Corp. President And Chief Operating Officer To Retire
Salt Intake Linked To Hardening Of Arteries
European Vending Association Releases Frequently Asked Questions About Bisphenol A
Imperial Sugar Teams With PureCircle To Develop Reduced Calorie Natural Sweetener
Louisville, Ky. Rejects Trans Fat Ban
Washington Legislators Consider Raising Sales Tax Rather Than Targeting Candy And Beverages
Hall Of Fame Beverages Inc. Announces Management Changes
Pasco County, Fla. Schools Get Vending Machines That Meet Nutrition Guidelines
Land O'Lakes, Inc. Reports Record Net Earnings For 2009 On Lower Sales
VMW Technology Podcast: USA Technologies' Mike Lawlor Notes Recent Growth In Cashless Vending Despite Recession
Product News: Snack Alliance Inc. Offers RICEWORKS™ in 1.3oz Bags Designed For The Vending Trade.

Feb 22nd, 2010

VMW Technology Podcast: USA Technologies Inc.'s Mike Lawlor Supports Cashless Vending
Health Advocate Protests Poor Choices In Hospital Vending Machine
Foodservice Industry Supports Job Creation Bill
Campbell Soup Co. Reports Gain In Second Quarter Earnings
Recession Undermines Fast Food Restaurants' Breakfast Sales
European Study Indicates Bisphenol A Doesn't Damage Nervous System
Vend Central To Hold Grand Opening In Baltimore, Md. On March 8
Obama Administration Announces $400 Million Healthy Food Financing Initiative
New Poll Indicates New Yorkers Support Soda Tax
Soda Tax Battle Moves To The States

Feb 19th, 2010

U.S. Foodservice -- San Francisco Converts Entire Fleet To Biodiesel Fuel
U.S. Mint Releases Millard Fillmore Presidential Dollar Coin
Newco Enterprises Inc. Names The Service Factor LLC As Broker For New Jersey, Pennsylvania And Metro New York
California Considers Listing Bisphenol-A As A Toxin
Smoke At San Benito County, Calif. Court House Traced To Vending Machines
Hershey Co. Shares Marketing Data With Retailers
Unilever PLC Reports 3.5 Percent Annual Sales Gain
Industry Loses Espresso Pioneer Emilio Lavazza
Tetley Commits To Sourcing All Tea From Rainforest Alliance Certified(TM) Farms
International Paper Reports Annual Net Earnings Gain, Fourth Quarter Sales Decline
Product News: Diamond Crystal Brands Offers Sun Crystals Natural Sweetener

Feb 18th, 2010

Kellogg Fixes Contamination Issues At Waffle Plant
Paramount Coffee, Lansing, Mich., Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Product News: Odwalla Food Bar Combines Chocolate And Coffee
Sara Lee Corp. Expands Commitment To Utz Certified Coffee®
Bob Evans Farms Inc. Reports Third Quarter Profit
Tampa, Fla. Area High School Kids Want Flexible Vending Rules
European Vending Association Welcomes Bulgarian Vending Association
VMW Blog: As Fast Feeders Struggle With Core Offerings, Premium Coffee Still Wins With Consumers
Hormel Foods Corp. Reports 37 Percent Gain In First Quarter Net Earnings
Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. Reports Net Revenue Gains For Quarter and Year
Samsung Displays Vending Machine With Big Touchscreen At Mobile World Congress

Feb 17th, 2010

Ohio State University Finds Calorie Labeling Changes Buying Habits
Imperial Sugar Co. Reports Improved Quarterly Earnings
Pop N Go, Inc. To Sell Its Popcorn Vending Machine On Sam's Club Website
Southeastern Vending Association Convention Set For Aug. 4 To 6 In Destin, Fla.
Blue Bell Creameries To Expand Into Indianapolis, Ind.
Groupe Danone Reports 3.7 Percent Annual Net Profit Gain
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. Names Martin Ellen Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Kraft Foods Commits To Maintain New York State Cadbury Facilities
Parked Vending Truck Robbed In Mount Laurel, N.J.
National Automatic Merchandising Association And European Vending Association Announce New MDB Standard
Product News: Mrs. May's Naturals Offers No Additive Snack Bars

Feb 16th, 2010

Economic Development Official Slams Proposed New York Soda Tax
TriTeq Lock & Security Tabs Vending Industry Veteran Mike Mailander For Sales And Customer Service
Snack Manufacturers Bid For Kettle Foods
Kraft Foods Inc. Reports Strong 2009 Results And 3.2 Percent Fourth Quarter Net Revenue Gain
Police Charge Rockland, Mass. Couple With Vending Burglary
General Mills Inc. Projects Low Single Digit Growth
Beverage Industry Welcomes Michelle Obama's Anti Obesity Initiative
Detroit Free Press Supports Re-Examining Vending Sales Tax Exemption
National Automatic Merchandising Association To Present First-Ever Innovation Awards At OneShow In Chicago; Exhibitors Invited To Submit Entries
Colorado Senate Seeks To Remove Soda And Candy Tax Exemptions
Product News: T-Disc Coffee Cartridges New From Kraft For Tassimo Professional Machines

Feb 12th, 2010

Colleges Offer Del Monte Fresh Produce Vending Machines
San Francisco, Calif. Deli Surveys Consumer Interest In Food Vending Machines Via Website
Study Links Obesity To Premature Death
Marietta, Ohio Newspaper Supports School Vending Restrictions
Industry Loses Coffee Service Pioneer Stuart Daw
Police Arrest Two For Vending Burglary In Cromwell, Conn.
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. Will Raise Prices
USA Technologies Inc. Reports 41 Percent Revenue Gain And Net Loss For Second Quarter
Arizona Automatic Merchandising Council Plans Legislative Breakfast Feb. 25 In Phoenix
Tennessee Automatic Merchandising Association Will Hold Legislative Day Feb. 16 In Nashville
Product News: Camlock Brings Quick To Open High Security Lock To The Vending Industry

Feb 11th, 2010

New York State Vending Association Testifies Against Proposed Beverage Tax
Wall Street Journal Criticizes FDA Comments On BPA
VMW Technology Podcast: Crane Co.'s Glenn Butler Defends Cashless Vending
NAMA OneShow Update: Veteran Bill Buckholz Gets New Ideas From Other Operators At Trade Shows
Hain Celestial Group, Inc. Reports Higher Earnings For Second Quarter
Sterling, Ill. Vending Operator Makes Its Own Mexican Pastries
Police Charge Four With Vending Burglary In Surfside Beach, S.C.
University Of Georgia Student Blasts Obama's Vending Proposal
Paramount Coffee Buys Arbor Mitchell Coffee & Vending Services
PepsiCo Inc. Reports Strong Annual Results; Frito Lay Inc. Posts 6 Percent Net Revenue Gain

Feb 10th, 2010

VMW Blog: Don't Be Distracted By Obama's School Initiative; NAMA Is Watching Closely
Utah Legislators Reject School Vending Restrictions
Product News: Dippin' Dots Offers Ice Cream Alternative In Chillz Frozen Treat
Dean Foods Co. Reports Annual Earnings Gain
Tyson Foods Inc. Reports Record First Quarter Net Earnings
Big Beverage Manufacturers And National Vending/Foodservice Operators Embrace Michelle Obama's Anti-Obesity Campaign
San Angelo, Texas Police Arrest Man For Vending Burglary, Seek Woman
Lance, Inc. Reports Annual 8 Percent Net Revenue Gain
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year Improvement
National Automatic Merchandising Association Welcomes Mrs. Obama's Child Wellness Initiative
Study Links Energy Drink To Heart Attack Risk; Red Bull Disputes Findings

Feb 9th, 2010

NAMA OneShow Update: Coffee Service Sales Manager Hopes To Gain Valuable Business Tools And Best Practices At OneShow
VMW Technology Podcast: Crane Co.'s Glenn Butler Defends Tracking Item Level Sales
Industry Loses James D. Youngblood, Memphis, Tenn.
Obama To Seek New Nutrition Rules For School Vending Machines
Beverage Industry Commits To Calorie Labeling, Including On Vending Machines
Schwan Food Co. Seeks To Double Foodservice Sales
Obama Launches Anti-Obesity Task Force
Chicago Tribune: Soft Drink Industry Halts Proposed Soda Tax
USA Technologies Inc. Resolves Dispute With Dissident Shareholders
Coca-Cola Co. Reports 5 Percent Case Volume Growth In Fourth Quarter
Product News: A. Rifkin Offers Security Pouch For Mail Deliveries

Feb 8th, 2010

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. Extends Tender Offer For Diedrich Coffee Inc.
VMW Technology Podcast: Crane Co.'s Glenn Butler Claims Pre-Kitting Doesn't Impede Drivers From Meeting Individual Product Requests
NAMA OneShow Update: Veteran Operator Claims Trade Shows Are Worth The Investment
Court Sentences Bethlehem, Pa. Man For Vending Theft
Northern Nevada Vending Operators Adjust To Recession
Study Links Soda To Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Utah Panel Upholds Local School Authority For Nutrition
Lawmakers Attend National Automatic Merchandising Association Vending And Coffee Service Innovations Showcase In Washington, D.C.
Kellogg Co. Reports Operating Profit For Year And Fourth Quarter
Report: Lance Inc., Diamond Foods Inc. And PepsiCo Inc. Bid For Kettle Foods Inc.
VMW Technology Podcast: Crane Co.'s Glenn Butler Claims Pre-Kitting Doesn't Impede Route Drivers From Meeting Customer Product Requests

Feb 5th, 2010

Flowers Foods Inc. Reports Gains For Quarter And Fiscal Year
Healthy Vending Provider To Service McHenry, Ill. Schools
Colorado Senate Panel Votes To Limit Soda And Candy Tax
Court Sentences Des Moines, Ia. Man For Vending Burglary
Sara Lee Corp. Reports Strong Second Quarter
Compass Group PLC Reports 1.7 Percent Quarterly Organic Revenue Decline
Next Generation Vending and Food Service, Inc. Buys Vogel Vending
Coca-Cola Workers Rally Against Proposed New York Beverage Tax
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. Reports 29.9 Percent Annual Earnings Growth
NAMA OneShow Update: Veteran Operator Eric Cardonick: NAMA OneShow Is A Chance To Gather Ideas And Reconnect With Industry Friends
Product News: Keurig Introduces Single-Cup Commercial Brewers With Touch Screen User Interface

Feb 4th, 2010

VMW Blog: Recession Forces Change On U.S. Manufacturing Base, Pressing For More Professional Vending
VMW Technology Podcast: Crane Co.'s Glenn Butler Defends Tracking Individual Location Product Sales
NAMA OneShow Update: Veteran Operator Alan Drazen Of Midlantic Vending Always Attends Events For Knowledge And Industry Support
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. To Close Jonesboro, Ark. Facility
High-tech Vending Machines Draw Attention In The Nation's Capitol During NAMA Sponsored Event
Hershey Co. Reports Sales And Earnings Gains In Fourth Quarter
Vending Burglar Strikes In Mount Laurel, Pa.
Best Vendors Veteran Gilman Goehrs, Jr. Passes Away
Arizona Automatic Merchandising Council To Host Legislative Breakfast And Board Meeting Feb. 25 In Phoenix
Cadbury PLC's Top Management Resigns

Feb 3rd, 2010

NAMA OneShow Update: Trade Show Newbie Excited About New Ideas And Viewpoints Promised At NAMA OneShow
Crane Co.'s Glenn Butler Defends Machine Planograms
Intermatic Manufacturing Names Marty Man Smith Vice President, North American Sales
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. Tabs Vending Industry Veteran Pepper Downey As Southeast Territory Manager
Consumer Confidence Hits A 2-Year High
Diamond Foods Inc. Predicts Higher Earnings For Fiscal Year
Obama Budget Includes New Fees To Cover Food Safety Inspections
National Automatic Merchandising Association To Host Quality Coffee Certification Program In Chicago, April 27 And 28
Consumer Reports Rates No Coffee As 'Excellent'
Utah Newspaper Examines Bill To Ban School Soda
Product News: Compact Espresso Machine New From Wake Up America

Feb 2nd, 2010

NAMA OneShow Update: Dairy Vending Operator Always Finds New Products At Trade Shows
VMW Technology Podcast: Crane Co.'s Glenn Butler Defends Remote Machine Monitoring
Sysco Corp. Reports 3.1 Percent Quarterly Sales Drop
Red Bull North America Chief Executive Officer Selim Chidiac Resigns
Dean Foods Co. Acquires Elgin Dairy In Chicago
The Pelican Group Management Company Announces Management Additions
National Automatic Merchandising Association To Present Coffee Service And Vending Innovation Showcase To Congress
French Fry Vending Machine Seeks Development Funding From Virginia
Pepsi Jumps On Social Media Bandwagon
Sacramento, Calif. Installs Vending Machines To Dispense Industrial Supplies

Feb 1st, 2010

Police Arrest Three For Vending Burglary In Kerrville, Texas
VMW Technology Podcast: Crane Co.'s Glenn Butler Defends Pre-Kitting Routes In The Warehouse
Legislative Committee In Hawaii Kills Proposed Soda Tax
Minute Maid To Raise Orange Juice Prices Due To Freeze
NAMA OneShow Update: Philadelphia Area Independent Vending Operator Looks Forward To New Ideas And Face To Face Communication
Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. To Acquire Pepsi Bottling Co. Of Yuba City Inc.
Attorney Claims Sex Gum Should Be Classified As A Drug
Vendgogh, LLC Partners With Travel Plaza Operator In Southeast On Gas Island Vending Machine
Massachusetts Girl Receives Racially Offensive Political Message From Bulk Vending Machine
Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. Extends Expiration Of Offer To Acquire Diedrich Coffee Inc.
Product New: KICTeams Offers Cleaning Card For Bixolon Thermal Printers