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Vol. 52, No. 6, June 2012
| Coke Engages Consumers Via On-Pack QR Codes
Emily Jed
Coca-Cola selects ScanLife quick-response barcode platform to interact with consumers in Spain, right from Coke packaging QR codes will be printed on all Coca-Cola Classic and Coca-Cola Zero products in Spain...
| | Frito-Lay Begins Gluten-Free Labeling
Emily Jed
Frito-Lay North America has established a testing process to validate many of its products as gluten-free and will identify them on its packaging...
| | Japan's Vending Machine Industry Declines 2%
Nick Montano
Revenue generated by vending machines in Japan slid 2.1% to about 5.3 trillion yen ($67 billion) in 2011 as the of number on machines on location declined 2.4% to 5,084,340 units. Data on the Japanese vending market are compiled by the Japan Vending Machine Manufacturers Association...
| | Kellogg Completes Pringles Acquisition
Emily Jed
Kellogg Co. has completed its acquisition of Procter & Gamble's Pringles business. The $ 2.7 billion deal positions Kellogg as the world's second-largest savory snacks player...
| | Mike And Ike Divorce In Ad Campaign
Emily Jed
Mike and Ike are going their separate ways as part of a marketing campaign for the chewy fruit flavored candies that is sparking attention -- and controversy...
| | OneShow Vending Tech Experts Review Innovations And Progress
Tim Sanford
The National Automatic Merchandising Association continued its tradition of presenting a technology overview during the annual OneShow. The theme of the two-part seminar was "leveraging technology in vending operations." In part one, vending tech experts probe latest capabilities and advise operators on implementation strategies...
| | AMI Entertainment Ships NGX Grand Jukebox
Nick Montano
The freestanding Rowe NGX Grand is built around the same core computer control package as the wall-mounted NGX, and incorporates the same 32" monitor...
| | Illinois VLTs Could See More Competition
by Staff Reporter
As Illinois awaits the launch of video lottery terminals, some legislators are suggesting that more casinos and online video poker should also be legalized...
| | Rosenberg Returns To Elaut USA
Nick Montano
Belgium's Elaut has appointed Neal Rosenberg president of its New Jersey-based subsidiary, Elaut USA. Rosenberg will also take a seat on the board of directors...
| | Sweepstakes Videogames Spread In Hawaii
by Staff Reporter
Hawaii is one of two states that not only has no casinos, but also has no state lottery. But the Aloha State does have videogame sweepstakes arcades...
| |  | Setting The Course
Tim Sanford
The integration of new engineering concepts into vending operations and machine designs progresses through short bursts of innovation followed by longer periods of assimilation. On the trailing edge of one of these bursts, operators form an idea of the benefits the innovation can bring them. The usual question at this point is, "exactly how do I get started?" by Tim Sanford
| | | Tempting Consumers By Keeping Up Appearances
Hank Schlesinger
Small luxuries become even more important once larger ones move out of economic reach. The trick for the bulk vending industry is to find a product that strikes a chord with its customer base... by Hank Schlesinger
| | Big Apple Plans To Ban Sale Of Oversized Sodas
Emily Jed
Mayor Bloomberg's proposal would impose a 16-fl.oz. limit on size of sugary drinks sold at restaurants, movie theaters, sports venues and street carts. It would apply to bottled and fountain drinks...
| | Kraft Cuts Maxwell House Coffee Prices
by Staff Reporter
The food giant cites lower green coffee costs, which peaked last year, making it the second major U.S. roaster to lower its coffee prices last week. Maxwell House and Yuban prices cut 6%....
| | Backflow Hobgoblin May Vex Plumbed-In Brewer Operators
by Kevin Daw
During the NAMA OneShow, I had the pleasure to be a panelist for the OCS roundtable "Best Practices" session. I was asked to host the equipment installation and service component of the discussion, and I accepted with mild trepidation... by Kevin Daw
| | Evaluating Practice Presentations Can Sharpen Sales Skills
by Len Rashkin
Over the years, I have trained hundreds of salespeople from many OCS, water services and vending companies. I always tried to figure out which salespeople in a company are the best or worst producers. I have been wrong several times in my initial estimations... by Len Rashkin
| | | See Ourselves As Others See Us
Alicia Lavay
Many operators who started out of their garages went on to build operations running 15 routes or more. A longstanding concern for these companies was the unwillingness or inability of the founder and boss to develop "middle managers" who would take over responsibility for day-to-day operations... by Alicia Lavay
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Dan Hart has established Southern Refreshment Services as a dominant player in the Atlanta market by embracing new technology and services. He was honored this year as NAMA's Vending Operator of the Year... 
