Recently added articles from Automatic Merchandiser:
NYC schools learned from 2003 fiasco; did we?(THE WAY I SEE IT)
Sep 01, 2009; ... Last month marked the end of a low point in our industry's history: the exclusive, 5-year vending agreement between New York City and Snapple. A new 5-year contract begins this month, and the request for proposal (RFP) indicates the city education department learned some things from its ...
Next year, Expo goes all out with innovation and technology.(NAMA INSIGHT)
Sep 01, 2009; ... Plans are shaping up that promise to deliver a knockout experience for the brand new and innovative National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) OneShow to be held next April. From world class speakers--including Ted Koppel, Terry Bradshaw and Herman Cain--to a new "iSpot" ...
DOE releases energy efficiency rules for refrigerated beverage vending machines.(Vending MARKETWATCH.COM: For Daily News Updates)
Sep 01, 2009 ... The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released new mandatory energy efficiency standards for refrigerated beverage machines that will reduce energy consumption. The standards, which are accessible on the DOE's Website, claim that on average, medium capacity vending ...
Beverage industry battles American Heart Association over sugar intake.(Vending MARKETWATCH.COM: For Daily News Updates)
Sep 01, 2009 ... The American Beverage Association has taken issue with the American Heart Association over sugar's impact on health. The heart association released a statement which for the first time provides recommendations on specific levels and limits on the consumption of added sugars. The ...
Illinois charges higher sales taxes on candy and some beverages.(Vending MARKETWATCH.COM: For Daily News Updates)
Sep 01, 2009 ... Candy and certain soft drinks have become subjected to higher sales taxes in Illinois as of Sept. 1. Candy was previously subject to a "low" food sales tax rate and soft drinks were taxable at the "high" non-food sales tax rate. Under the new law, the tax on candy and the ...