 | PepsiCo Opens Shanghai R&D Center
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 12, December 2012
The R&D center is said to be the company's largest outside North America. It will serve as a hub of new product, packaging and equipment for PepsiCo's businesses in Asia...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Research Suggests Healthy Eaters Snack More Often
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 12, December 2012
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the more consumers snack, the healthier their eating behaviors, according to a new report from NPD Group...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Wants Healthier Vending Menus In City Buildings
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 12, December 2012
The mayor's proposed ordinance detailing guidelines on fat, sugar and calorie content was set to be introduced to the city council this week...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Report: Snack Bar Growth Shows No Signs Of Slowing
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 12, December 2012
The U.S. snack bar market has grown at twice the rate of other snack foods and nearly three times the rate of the overall packaged food sector over the past 10 years, according to Rabobank...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Twinkies Maker Ceases Operations, Moves To Liquidate Business
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 12, December 2012
Hostess Brands said it has suspended production at all of its plants and is seeking permission from a federal bankruptcy court to permanently close its operations...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Hostess Says Strike Could Force Liquidation, Closes Three Plants
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 12, December 2012
A nationwide strike by Hostess Brands' bakers union has forced the bankrupt Twinkies and Ding Dong maker to permanently close three bakeries and may ultimately lead to its demise...
Author: Emily Jed
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| California Voters Reject Initiative Requiring GMO Ingredient Labeling
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 12, December 2012
The Grocery Manufacturers Association hailed the voters' decision, saying Proposition 37 was a deeply flawed measure that would have resulted in higher food costs, frivolous lawsuits and increased state bureaucracies...
Author: Tim Sanford
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| Fastcorp: Factory Extends Robotic Concept To Non-Frozen Applications, Readies Touchscreen Display For Versatile Evolution Machines
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 11, November 2012
Fastcorp is shaking things up with its robotic Evolution machines that, until recently, have been confined to frozen vending. New technologies and product categories expand vending capabilities, and might create some novel business opportunities...
Author: Emily Jed
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| ACE Honors Vendors, Suppliers, Exhibitors And Chairmen
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 11, November 2012
Mike Frye, Alvin Huffman Rick Matthews are big winners at this year's Atlantic Coast Exposition. Canteen's Wayne Seagraves receives the ACE Chairman's Award...
Author: Tim Sanford
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| EatWave Vending Machine Dispenses Hot Meals, Cold Drinks And Snacks
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 12, December 2012
The full-service vending machine can zap meals, cool beverages and vend snacks. It's a glassfront combo with an internal microwave oven that uses proprietary technology to heat and dispense prepackaged foods in a minute or less...
Author: Emily Jed
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| MEI Releases Easitrax Core v3.15 With Upgraded Interface And Integration
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 12, December 2012
Noteworthy in the new vending management software version are an improved user interface, wider integration with supporting platforms and streamlined audit data handling...
Author: Tim Sanford
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| Missouri Children's Hospital Bans Soda
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 12, December 2012
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2013, drink choices will be limited to water, diet soda, juice, milk, coffee and tea. The exception will be...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Mondelez Quarterly Earnings Hit By Spinoff Costs
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 12, December 2012
Mondelez International Inc.'s earnings dropped 29% in its first quarter as an independent company as spinoff-related costs squeezed the global snacks giant's bottom line...
Author: Emily Jed
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| USA Technologies' Two-Tier Pricing Program Hits 11,000 Location Milestone
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 12, December 2012
USAT program gives vending operators the ability to charge two different prices: a standard retail price for credit or debit card transactions, and a discounted price for cash purchases...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Georgia Tech Discounts Vending Purchases For BuzzCard Users
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 12, December 2012
The Georgia Institute of Technology is offering a 5% discount on all vending machine purchases when students use the BuzzCard campus identification and prepaid medium...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Twitter-Activated Vending Machine Wows Crowds In Pittsburgh
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 12, December 2012
A vending machine activated by tweets sent from patrons' cellphones could be the first use of such an application in the U.S., and it served as a novel promotional tool at the recent One Young World Summit...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Report: High Schools Don't Make The Grade For 'Healthy' Snacks
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 11, November 2012
A study titled "Out of Balance: A Look at Snack Foods in Secondary Schools across the States" claims there is a wide state-to-state variability in the types of snack foods and beverages available in secondary schools...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Coinstar Machines Facilitate Hurricane Sandy Donations
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 12, December 2012
"If half of the U.S. population donated just $1, it would translate to more than $150 million in aid to help families get back on their feet," said Coinstar chief Paul Davis...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Minnesota Taskforce Backs Off On Vending Sales Tax Hike
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 11, November 2012
A healthcare reform taskforce formed by Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton removed a proposed vending sales tax increase from its final recommendations...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Vending Industry's Gratitude Event Plans Stop At Tulane University: Nov. 13
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 11, November 2012
The National Automatic Merchandising Association will demonstrate the latest vending and office refreshments technology the day before the formal opening of its upcoming Coffee, Tea & Water conference in New Orleans...
Author: Tim Sanford
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| NAMA's Capital Campaign Reaches $3 Million Mark
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 11, November 2012
The National Automatic Merchandising Association said it has secured $3 million in financial commitments for its Positioning for Growth capital campaign...
Author: Nick Montano
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| Coinstar Q3 Profits Hit By Lower-Than-Expected Redbox Demand
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 11, November 2012
The vending innovator's third-quarter profit fell 1%, as fewer new DVD releases and competition for viewers from the summer Olympics slowed demand for movie rentals from its Redbox kiosks...
Author: Emily Jed
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| New Trade Show Focuses On Healthy Drinks: June 2013
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 11, November 2012
The exposition will be held June 7-9, 2013, at the Las Vegas Convention Center and will be collocated with the 11th annual World Tea Expo...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Isis Launches Mobile Wallet In Austin And Salt Lake City
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 11, November 2012
Consumers in those markets can purchase a smartphone at AT&T, Verizon Wireless or T-Mobile stores equipped with NFC technology and a SIM card containing the Isis "secure element" to protect credit card information...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Microtronic US Debuts 'Mini' Micromarket
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 11, November 2012
The low-profile self-checkout system is designed to meet the needs of smaller locations, and with a smaller price tag than most conventional micromarket models...
Author: Emily Jed
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