Maxwell House Introduces Iced Coffee Concentrates

by Emily Jed

TAGS: Kraft, Maxwell House Iced Coffee Concentrates, coffee drinkers, OCS product, office coffee service, Maxwell House coffee, Good to the Last Drop …

Researchers Chewing Gum Promotes A Healthy Mouth

TAGS: Dutch researchers, gum study, chewing gum study, gum benefits, removing harmful bacteria, University of Groningen, Plos One GRONINGEN…

AVT Partners With PayRange For Mobile Payment

by Emily Jed

March 4, 2015

TAGS: vending machine, cashless vending, mobile payments, AVT Inc., PayRange CORONA, CA --- AVT Inc. said it has partnered with PayRange to allow its…

NAMAs Eric Dell Represents Industry On Food Policy Panel

by Emily Jed

March 4, 2015

TAGS: National Automatic Merchandising Association, Eric Dell, Institute of Food Technologists, Food Policy Update, vending, calorie disclosure rules …

California Senator Renews Push For Warning Labels On Sugary Drinks

by Emily Jed

March 2, 2015

TAGS: Sen. Bill Monning, warning labels on sugary drink, California Senate Bill (SB) 203, soda warning label SACRAMENTO, CA -- Sen. Bill Monning…

Illinois Lawmakers Resurrect Soda Tax On Distributors

by Emily Jed

March 2, 2015

TAGS: vending, soda tax, Mattie Hunter, Robyn Gabel, Illinois sugary drinks tax, Illinois General Assembly, soft drink taxes SPRINGFIELD, IL -- State…

Startup Releases Mobile App For Vending Management System

by Emily Jed

March 2, 2015

TAGS: Stream VMS, cloud vending management, vending machine management system MAGNOLIA, TX -- A new mobile app is available for the cloud-based…

NAMA Takes Wraps Off New Events Scheduled For Aprils Vending Show

by Tim Sanford

February 26, 2015

TAGS: vending, NAMA OneShow, National Automatic Merchandising Association, vending expeerience, Jay Leno, vending industry show CHICAGO -- The…

Study Installed Base Of Connected Vending Machines Climbs 18 In 2014

by Emily Jed

February 26, 2015

TAGS: vending machine, connected vending machines, Berg Insight, cashless vending, vending machine study, Lars Kurkinen GÖTEBORG, Sweden -- The global…

UK Buying Group Names Crane Merchandising Systems Supplier Of The Year

by Emily Jed

February 26, 2015

TAGS: National Independent Vending Operators, vending operator buying consortium, Crane Merchandising Systems, NIVO 2014 Supplier of the Year award, Crane…

Legendary Coke Exec Donald R Keough Dies At 88 Led New Coke Disaster Of 1985

TAGS: Donald R. Keough, Coca-Cola, New Coke, Coke, Donald Keough obituary ATLANTA -- Donald R. Keough, who led Coca-Cola through the unsuccessful…

NYC Plagued By ATM Thieves 73 Heists And Counting

TAGS: ATM theft, smash and grab robbery, crash and grab ATM robbery, New York City ATM thefts, ATM crime NEW YORK CITY -- A gang of brazen thieves has…

16 Things You Didnt Know About Vending Machines In Japan And Around The World

by Emily Jed

February 24, 2015

TAGS: Coca-Cola, vending machine, Coke, vending machine facts, vending machines in Japan Coca-Cola uncovered 16 little-known facts about vending…

AVT Inks Agreement With Fujifilm Technical Services

by Emily Jed

February 24, 2015

TAGS: vending, vending machine, AVT Inc., Fujifilm Technical Services, Fujifilm factory-authorized vending machine CORONA, CA -- AVT Inc. said it has…

Biz-Op Wins Contract For Minnesotas Largest School District

by Emily Jed

February 24, 2015

TAGS: Fresh Healthy Vending International Inc., healthy vending, Steve and Misty Paparella, Tasty and Healthy Vending, Anoka-Hennepin School District…

Connecticut Legislator Proposes Candy And Soda Tax

by Emily Jed

February 24, 2015

TAGS: Connecticut State Rep. Juan Candelaria, Connecticut tax on candy and sugary soda, Bill No. 5461, obesity policy, vending machine snacks, Connecticut…

Google Softcard Mobile Payment Deal Targets Apple Pay

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

February 23, 2015

TAGS: Google Inc., Softcard, mobile payments providers, AT&T, T-Mobile US, Verizon Wireless, cashless vending, NFC payment systems MOUNTAIN VIEW…

Illinois Lawmaker Seeks Healthier Local Options At Rest Stop Vending Machines

by Emily Jed

February 22, 2015

TAGS: Illinois vending machine proposal, healthy vending, Illinois local foods, Don Moffitt (R-Gilson), Illinois Department of Transportation…

SodaStream Launches Enhanced Fruit Drinks In Bid To Boost Sales Ahead Of Keurig Kold Debut

by Emily Jed

February 22, 2015

TAGS: do-it-yourself soda machine, SodaStream, fruit flavorings, DIY sodamakers Crystal Light, Country Time, Campbell Soup, Splash, V8 V-Fusion, Keurig…

Crane Streamware Launches VendMAX Service Tech Mobile App for iPhone And Android

February 19, 2015

TAGS: Crane Merchandising Systems, Crane Co., vending machine management, vending operators, Crane Streamware, Service Tech Mobile Application, VendMAX…