 | Kinect-Powered Vending Machine Turns Pepsi Patrons Into Avatars
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 6, June 2013
Touchscreen soda venders equipped with Microsoft's Kinect technology allow patrons to interact with a machine touch-free, using hand gestures to buy beverages or play a game of chance to win a free drink...
Author: Emily Jed
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| DeMet's Candy Co. Divests TrueNorth Nuts
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 6, June 2013
DeMet's acquired TrueNorth, a nationally distributed premium snack nut brand, from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America in 2010. Under its ownership, DeMet's introduced TrueNorth flavor varieties...
Author: Emily Jed
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| USA Technologies 2013 Third-Quarter: Revenue Is Up 19%; Recurring Revenues Up 26%
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
The cashless vending provider's gross profit climbs 32% and connections to ePort Connect service rise 32% year over year to 196,000 [press release]
Author: USAT Press Release
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| Vending Times' Emily Jed Will Moderate NFB Conference's Healthy Vending Forum
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
The National Association of Blind Merchants will conduct a Business Leadership and Superior Training (BLAST) conference at the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott Hotel from May 20 through 23, and "healthy" vending is a central concern to conference organizers and participants alike...
Author: Tim Sanford
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| Mondelez Delivers Better-Than-Expected Q1 Results
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
The company sold more snacks in emerging markets in its most recent quarter, but fell short of its long-term revenue growth targets, hurt by its gum business. Also impacting quarterly sales was lower pricing for Maxwell House coffee...
Author: Emily Jed
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| AVT Says Wireless Patent Claims Found Valid, Enforceable Upon Reexamination
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
AVT Inc. said it received a Notice of Intent to Issue Reexamination Certificate from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that indicates that several claims for its wireless vending technology were found patentable...
Author: Emily Jed
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| New Data Track Positive Impact On Sales For Machines Enabled By USAT Cashless Payment Platform
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
Data trends in USA Technologies' 2013 Cashless Knowledge Base point to incremental revenue opportunities and increased consumer preference for cashless [press release]
Author: USAT Press Release
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| Coke Debuts 'World's Thinnest' Vending Machine
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
The aptly named Diet Coke-branded "Slender Vender" fits in the most compact of spaces where other machines can't...
Author: Emily Jed
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| U.S. Chamber's Associations Committee Welcomes NAMA's Carla Balakgie
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
National Automatic Merchandising Association president and chief executive Carla Balakgie has been appointed to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Association Committee of 100...
Author: Nick Montano
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| Avanti Unveils Compact Kiosk And Food Safety Features For Micromarkets
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
Avanti Markets is introducing two checkout terminals and two food safety products designed to increase installation options for its micromarket system. The new Executive Kiosk is a streamlined self-checkout terminal designed to...
Author: Tim Sanford
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| NAMA Member Operators Fight Adverse Bills In Oregon And Vermont
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
In Oregon, a bill proposes to mandate "healthier" snacks in vending machines located in public buildings.
In Vermont, H. 528 seeks to create a disparate and unfair "meals tax" on food products sold through vending machines...
Author: Tim Sanford
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| Byndl And Sprout Pact To Drive Digital Media, Mobile Payment Services In Vending
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
The Seattle-based mobile transaction services company and Sprout Retail, a vending-focused consumer marketing firm, have teamed up to deliver mobile payments, digital coupons and surveys...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Connectivity And Communication Theme 66th NAMA Convention
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
The National Automatic Merchandising Association's fourth OneShow continued the steady expansion that the annual confab has enjoyed since its rescheduling as a spring event. NAMA said the 2013 OneShow drew 250 exhibitors, 24 over last year, and 5,000 participants, up 4.5%...
Author: Tim Sanford
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| Herr Foods Acquires Silk City Snacks
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
Herr Foods Inc. has agreed to acquire a majority share in Silk City Snacks, a Clifton, NJ-based snack food manufacturer that produces waffle sandwich-style and pizzelle-type snacks and popped chips...
Author: Emily Jed
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| USAT Kicks Off Mobile Payment, 'Fifth Vend Free' Loyalty Promotion
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
USA Technologies Inc. is integrating its installed base of more than 100,000 NFC-enabled cashless payment terminals with Isis's SmartTap mobile commerce technology to establish a rewards acceptance and redemption program...
Author: Emily Jed
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| VE South Launches Online Marketplace
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
Florida's largest full-line vending machine distributor is now doing e-business at VESouthVendingMarketplace.com...
Author: Nick Montano
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| Holiday House Introduces Homeland Water Filters For Vending And OCS
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
Holiday House Distributing is marketing a new line of water filters that includes 14 models offering the most in-demand and often-used filtration features. Homeland Water Filters are 100% manufactured in the United States, and Holiday House is introducing the line today (April 25) at the NAMA OneShow. Sales will also benefit the Fisher House Foundation...
Author: Nick Montano
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| Oregon Bill Seeks To Restrict Vending Selections In Government Buildings
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
House Bill 3403 would only allow snacks with 200 calories or less, and entrees with 450 calories or less, to be sold in machines. It would also limit the number of calories from fats and sugars in vended products, and ban trans fat...
Author: Emily Jed
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| ShelfX Adds Facial Recognition Capability To Vending Fridge
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
The Vending Fridge can now be equipped with a small camera and integrated with facial recognition software that allows its smart shelves to identify buyers' faces as they approach merchandise...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Solar-Powered Beverage Vending Machines Make OneShow Debut
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
The "grid-free" VendoMax machines can be located in almost any solar environment, including fairs, concerts, sporting events and bus stops, according to officials. Solar panels power the machine...
Author: Emily Jed
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| USA Technologies Introduces Next-Generation ePort Terminals
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
EPort G9 includes all of the features of its NFC-enabled predecessor, the G8, plus expanded acceptance options, consumer engagement offerings and advanced diagnostics. The G10 is equipped with a larger screen...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Crane Co.'s 2013 Q1: Profit Improves, But Revenue Slips; Vending Sales Are Up
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
Crane Co.'s first quarter climbed 11% as the diversified manufacturer's operating margin improved, while revenue slipped. First-quarter results included transaction costs of $2.9 million, or 5ยข a share, related to the $820 million pending acquisition of MEI Conlux Holdings Inc....
Author: Nick Montano
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| OneShow: The Place To Find Answers
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 4, April 2013
The National Automatic Merchandising Association's OneShow is a once-a-year opportunity to seek out answers to questions that gradually take shape about the roles that new concepts and new technology can play. This is one of the irreplaceable benefits provided by industry conventions, and its worth has been proven over time... by Tim Sanford
Author: Tim Sanford
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| Questions and Answers | W. ERIC DELL
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 4, April 2013
The National Automatic Merchandising Association's new government affairs official is climbing the stairs on Capitol Hill with great enthusiasm. Washington-based W. Eric Dell, who assumed the position of senior vice-president of government affairs on Jan. 2, also confronts one of the most challenging times for the vending industry. VT's Emily Jed recently caught up with Dell to discuss the goings-on of the vending industry's political machine...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Vending Veteran Jeff Whitacre Spearheads Nationwide Operator Network
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 5, May 2013
Jeff Whitacre of Food Express/Atlanta Vending is building a network of vending and foodservice operators. USConnect launched with 14 members who operate about 16,000 connected vending machines, micromarkets and corporate dining facilities in 20 markets...
Author: Emily Jed
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