Miami Beach Commissioner Wants Out Of Coca-Cola Vending Contract Cites Plastic Bottle Hypocrisy

by Emily Jed

MIAMI BEACH, FL -- Miami Beach made Coca-Cola its official non-alcoholic beverage sponsor in 2012 under a 10-year contract that exclusively allowed Coke…

MOMA Meets In Grand Rapids MN Elects Andrew Schmitz President

by Tim Sanford

BLOOMINGTON, MN - The Minnesota Operators of Music and Amusements held its annual summer conference from June 3 through 6, at Sugar Lake Lodge (Grand Rapids…

National ATM Council Hosts Katarina Stephan As Featured Speaker

by Tim Sanford

KATARINA STEPHAN LAS VEGAS -- Online registration is open for the National ATM Council's NAC2019 conference and trade show , scheduled for Oct. 15 through 1…

Nestle Delivers Ultimate Supply Chain Transparency With Open Blockchain Pilot

by Emily Jed

VEVEY, Switzerland -- Nestlé will break new ground in supply chain transparency through a collaboration with OpenSC -- an innovative blockchain platform that…

Nestle Wraps Yes Snack Bars In Recyclable Paper

by Emily Jed

VEVEY, Switzerland - Nestlé is taking a pioneering step in its commitment to the environment with the launch of its Yes! snack bars in a new recyclable paper…

NYSAVA Hails Legislative Win Rallies Support At Luckower Golf Meet

by Emily Jed

EASTCHESTER, NY - The New York State Automatic Vending Association drew more than 80 industry members to its 8th annual Herb Luckower Golf outing and dinner…

Sugary Drink Warning Labels Fizzle Out Again In California Legislature

by Emily Jed

SACRAMENTO, CA -- For the fifth time in as many years, a bill that would require health warning labels on sugary drinks in California was shot down in the…

Amusement Expo International Sponsors Renew Partnership For 2020

by Tim Sanford

July 7, 2019

MOKENA, IL -- The American Amusement Machine Association (Elk Grove Village, IL) and the Amusement and Music Operators Association (Crystal Lake, IL) have…

Sacoa Spotlights Card System Mobile Enhancements At Manila Show

by Tim Sanford

July 7, 2019

MANILA, Philippines - Sacoa Debit Card System will exhibit its latest transaction management products at the Philippine Attractions and Amusement Expo 2019 .

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Paul Schlossberg At the recent NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores) 2019 State of the Industry (SOI) Summit there were some comments which really…

Shaffer Marks 90th Year Honors Muniak With Flynn Devotion Award

by Tim Sanford

July 2, 2019

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: Shaffer Distributing made its 90th anniversary memorable with a companywide party and outing to Columbus Zoo. At left, standing (from left…

Stenmark Regains Golden Tee Crown In Come-From-Behind Victory

by Emily Jed

July 2, 2019

LAS VEGAS, NV - Incredible Technologies reports that its 2019 Golden Tee World Championship drew an enthusiastic audience to witness ferocious competition and…

PepsiCo Changes Lifewtr Bubly And Aquafina Packaging To Advance Circular Economy For Plastics

by Emily Jed

PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo Inc. announced that its Lifewtr bottled water brand will be packaged in 100% rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate), and Bubly…

AR Systems Develops Automated Store For Kyle Turleys NeuroXPF CBD Brand

by Emily Jed

LOS ANGELES -- AR Systems said it has developed a new vending machine for NeuroXPF , a CBD company founded by NFL legend Kyle Turley. The Los Angeles-based…

AramarkAHA Survey Finds US Employees Struggle To Make Lunch At Work Healthy

by Emily Jed

DALLAS -- More than half (56%) of employed Americans who typically eat lunch during work hours struggle to eat a healthy lunch at work, and more than three…

Brand Vending Tubz Brands Team Up With High-Impact Toy Tower

by Tim Sanford

EYE-CATCHERS: Tubz Toy Factory and Candy Carousel capsule venders can be mounted on a counter (left) or on a stand. Less than a foot in diameter, the machine…

Convenience Distribution Association Names Simonetti Education Director

by Tim Sanford

ANGIE SIMONETTI RESTON, VA -- The Convenience Distribution Association has appointed Angie Simonetti as its new director of education. Simonetti will…

Lavit Expands EcoCaps Selection With 5 More Flavors

by Tim Sanford

NEW YORK CITY - New from Lavit are five additional choices for its novel countertop still and sparkling water dispenser. The new flavors are unsweetened and…

Mars Names Russell Stokes Chief Strategy Officer

by Emily Jed

MCLEAN, VA -- Russell Stokes has joined Mars Inc. in the newly created role of chief strategy officer. He will be responsible for overseeing Mars' enterprise…

NAMA Alerts Operators To Mid-Year Employment Law Changes Effective July 1

by Emily Jed

WASHINGTON, DC -- On July 1, mid-year minimum wage changes go into effect in the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and Oregon. The National Automatic…