Recently added articles from Automatic Merchandiser:
'Future shock' is here, but it need not distract you.(THE WAY I SEE IT)
Aug 01, 2008; Maras, Elliot ... "Too much change in too short a period of time" is how sociologist Alvin Toffler defined "Future Shock" in his 1970 book bearing that title. It's a loaded concept, but it accurately describes the state of our industry today. We already had more than our hands full of seemingly ...
Our image is changing, but everyone must help.(THAT'S WHAT I THINK)
Aug 01, 2008; Thom, Gary ... With all of the difficulties confronting us today, it's important to keep in mind that good things are happening as well. The automatic merchandising industry includes a lot of talented, hard working people who are creating a great future for themselves and the new generation of operators, ...
NAMA will move to one show in 2010, creating a big 3-day event.(Vending@MARKETWATCH.COM: For Daily News Updates)
Aug 01, 2008 ... The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) board of directors voted to combine the national and spring expos to create a fresh, 3-day springtime event that will deliver benefits for exhibitors and attendees alike, NAMA President and CEO Richard M. Geerdes, NCE, announced ....
NAMA seeks people of the year nominations.(Vending@MARKETWATCH.COM: For Daily News Updates)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Nominations are being accepted for the 2008 NAMA vending, coffee service and foodservice industry awards. Nominations are welcome in one or all categories: Golden Coin Operator of the Year--An individual and company who has exhibited the highest level of integrity, ...
FDA warns consumers against raw jalapenos in salmonella outbreak.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Officials investigating a salmonella outbreak have isolated the bacteria in a jalapeno pepper from a small distribution facility in McAllen, Texas, and warned consumers nationwide to avoid eating raw jalapenos or products that contain them until more is known, according to news reports. ...
Pierre Foods files for bankruptcy protection.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Pierre Foods, Inc. filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to restructure its debt. The company intends to work with all of its constituencies to reach mutually acceptable resolutions and to ...
Eagle Rock Enterprises Inc. acquires National Blind Enterprises Co-op.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Eagle Rock Enterprises Inc., a vending supplier to the blind based in Bordertown, N.J., acquired National Blind Enterprises Co-op. Eagle Rock will provide the blind merchants and vendors with food and vending services, including cafeteria and vending supplies throughout the U.S. ...
Keurig Inc. brewer wins design award.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Keurig, Inc., a subsidiary of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., announced that its B3000 commercial single-cup brewer received a Silver Excellence in Design Award from Appliance DESIGN magazine. Keurig's B3000 brewer was recognized in ...
Industry veterans form multidisciplinary consultancy.(People in the News)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Four vending industry professionals recently joined forces to launch a business consultancy for the vending and food service disciplines: Royal Sales & Consulting, based in Elgin, Ill. Key players include Ron Lyle, a 28-year veteran industry consultant; Jim Covington, a 30-year veteran in ...
Diedrich Coffee Inc. tabs Hansen's Beverage Co.'s James Harris as vice president of sales.(People in the News)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Diedrich Coffee, Inc. announced that James L. Harris has joined the company as vice president of sales. Harris will be based in Irvine, Calif. and will manage the company's sales team throughout the U.S. and Canada. Harris was most recently with Hansen's ...
Coca-Cola Co. freezes hiring in North America.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Coca-Cola Co. has imposed a hiring freeze for most of its North American business unit, according to Beverage Digest, a ...
Innova Pure Water Inc. joins Seychelle Water on filtration systems.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Seychelle Water Filtration Products, a leader in the development, manufacture and sale of proprietary water filtration systems for portable water filtration bottles, has ...
MEI offers vendors easy "no landfill" recycling process for validators.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
Aug 01, 2008 ... MEI has teamed with electronic recycling companies Intercon Solutions and Scientific Recycling Inc. (SRI) to offer a "no landfill" recycling process for electronic vending products. MEI recently uncovered the need for this process when the company received a large number of outdated bill ...
Copper Moon Coffee buys Coffee Etc. from Crystal Food Services.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Indianapolis, Ind. specialty coffee roaster Copper Moon Coffee LLC acquired Coffee, Etc., a coffee service provider owned by Crystal Food Services, a division of Marsh Supermarkets, based in Indianapolis, Ind. Coffee, Etc. will be renamed Copper Moon Refreshment Services and will enable ...
Seaga Manufacturing, Inc. promotes Prakash Kopparapu to director of engineering, research and development.(People in the News)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Seaga Manufacturing, Inc., promoted Prakash Kopparapu to director of engineering, research and development for its worldwide operations. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kopparapu has been with Seaga since February of 2006 and was previously with Dixie Narco, Inc. as a project ...
Hershey Co. tabs Johnson & Johnson's Hall-Lorello as vice president, global innovation.(People in the News)
Aug 01, 2008 ... The Hershey Co. named Diane Hall-Lorello as vice president, global portfolio innovation. She will report to Michele Buck, senior vice president, global chief marketing officer, The Hershey Co. ...
Specialty Coffee Association of America names Ric Rhinehart executive director.(People in the News)
Aug 01, 2008 ... The Specialty Coffee Association of America named Ric Rhinehart executive director. He has served as ...
SandenVendo America Inc. promotes Mike Weisser to business development manager.(People in the News)
Aug 01, 2008 ... SandenVendo America, Inc. has promoted Mike Weisser to business development manager to focus on the continued growth and diversification of ...
Former Cory Coffee Corp. president Sol Shulman dies.(People in the News)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Sol Shulman, a former president of the Cory Coffee Corp., recently passed away. He resided in Coconut Creek, Fla. Norman Schlegel, a vice president and general manager at Cory Corp. and now retired and living in Chicago, told VendingMarketWatch Shulman was president of the ...
Hall of Fame Beverages tabs Reyes for the Hispanic market.(People in the News)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Hall of Fame Beverages, Inc., which recently signed a distribution agreement with AVT Inc. to sell its beverages in AVT's machines, has named Harold E. Reyes vice ...