A study at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah to determine what impact clearer nutritional and health information on vending machine items has on buyers' food choices, according to The Republic in Columbus, Ind. For the full story, click here.
Editor’s Insight: Congratulations to the faculty and students who came up with this study. Vending operators need to know how specific types of point-of-sale tagging affect buying behavior.
Some research has already been done on the impact nutrition labels have on foodservice buying. Research is needed to determine what impact tagging has on vending purchases. 10-31-11 By Elliot Maras
