The latest buzz in the world of vending and OCS
May 2005 Archive
May 31, 2005
GENERAL: A Coffee Break From The Cares Of Life
PR Leap - Chula Vista,CA,USA
Like the enchanting Orange County in California, Coorg is set amidst cool, deep green hills, yet in this South India district, the green is caused by coffee trees. ...MORE
VENDING: Flowers Foods' First Quarter Fiscal 2005 Results and Fiscal 2005 Guidance Update Yahoo! Finance
THOMASVILLE, Ga., PRNewswire-FirstCall/
Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO - News) today reported net income of $20.0 million, or $.46 per share, for its 16-week first quarter ended on April 23, 2005, an increase of 46%. ...MORE
VENDING: System Lets Parents Spy on Kids' Lunches
peoplepc.com News
MARIETTA, Ga. - As Garin Hughes picks through his school-lunch burrito and unidentifiable apple-pear dessert, he has a secret. Hidden underneath the eighth-grader's right leg is a chocolate cookie in shrink-wrapped plastic. That's for dessert. ...MORE
GENERAL: Bipartisan Briefing Addresses US Role in International Coffee Crisis
Kansas City infoZine - Kansas City,MO,USA
Washington, DC - infoZine
US Representatives Sam Farr (D-CA) and Jerry Weller (R-IL) recently hosted a briefing on the international coffee crisis. ... MORE
VENDING: Ice House Vending Machines Offer More Ice for Less Money
2theadvocate.com - Baton Rouge,LA,USA
Inside the Ice House, a vending machine that sells bagged and bulk ice, water pours continuously over freezing cold stainless steel cylinders. ...MORE
VENDING: Snusing Swedes Won't Miss Smokes
Seattle Times - Seattle,WA,USA
New custom-made refrigerators and vending machines have been offered to restaurant and bar owners, and a sleek black "snustray" has been designed to replace ashtrays. ..MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: We don't think this would work in America.
May 27, 2005
COFFEE SERVICE: Nestle Coffee-Mate Joins the Sugar-free Lifestyle.
Yahoo News (press release) - USA
NESTLE® COFFEE-MATE® has introduced a new wellness option -- flavored sugar-free creamer to make life sweeter for individuals looking for great tasting coffee without sugar. ... MORE
COFFEE SERVICE: Coffee, Greeting Cards and Books: A Novel Approach at Borders
Detroit Free Press - Detroit,MI,USA
Bordens is betting that a hip coffee shop from Seattle and a new line of bright, bold stationery and gifts from Britain will increase foot traffic at the chain's 462 bookstores. ...MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: Barnes & Noble has Starbucks, Bordens has Seattle's Best Coffee Cafe, but how about all the independent bookstores? A mini-coffee shop can be set up with area treatment forming a nice ambiance for a single-cupper. Who will report the first to dan@vendbuzz.com?
VENDING: Vending Machines to Sell Alcoholic Drinks
Ynetnews - Israel
Automated food and beverage company Mashkar, a subsidiary of the Coca-Cola group, is set to introduce, for the first time in Israel, vending machines that sell alcoholic beverages. ...MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: There have been times when some of us wished that the soft-drink machine at an American airport had a few hard-drink selections.
May 26, 2005
COFFEE SERVICE: 10 Health Benefits from Drinking Tea
MSN Health & Wellness - Women
Ther's more to tea than refreshment, as refreshing as it is. Drinking it can be beneficial in more than just 10 ways, but here are those most important. ...MORE
COFFEE SERVICE: Hacienda La Esmeralda Specialty Coffee Fetches Unusually High Price
PR Newswire (press release) - LONG BEACH, Calif., USA
Panama becomes widely recognized as one of the world's finest specialty coffee origins. Its award-winning (by cuppers) coffees prove it. This one was purchaed at aution for $20.10 per pound. ...MORE
GENERAL: Starbucks Coffee Announces Relationship with Major League Lacrosse
OurSports Central - Marshfield,WI,USA
WASHINGTON, DC (May 25, 2005) -- Starbucks Coffee has entered into a unique relationship with Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league. The firm has created four programs involving each of the leagues’ teams in Baltimore, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Long Island, Rochester and Boston. ...MORE
VENDING: Electronics dispensed via vending machines
Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription) - GA,USA
Have you seen the iPod vending machines on concourses A and C at the Atlanta airport? If you are in either concourse, stop and look them over. You might even buy something. ...MORE
VENDING: School Vending Machines To Sell More Healthful Foods
KCRA-TV - Sacramento,CA,USA
SACRAMENTO, Calif. school vending machines are getting a makeover. The companies that stock the machines are making a pledge to reconfigure the space with at least half with more healthful products and the rest with traditional items. ...MORE
May 25, 2005
VENDING: Olympic Superstar Janet Evans Helps California Vending Industry Establish NAMA's Balance for Life Program
Yahoo News (press release) - USA
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- PRNewswire/ -- Olympic superstar Janet Evans today joined dozens of vending operators from across the state and students in celebration of NAMA's Balance for Life program to conquer obesity in schools. ...MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) has developed a splendid program for addressing the obesity problem in schools. Emphasizing healthy foods and adequate exercise, the progam goes beyond the norm by teaching students the value of both. Venders in schools that are stocked with healthy foods minimize students' obtaining "junk" foods elsewhere. Congratulations, California vendors, California residents and NAMA!
FOODSERVICE: Improve Health the Easy Way
By Betsy Querna, US News & World Report
Few Americans practice good health guidelines, although they recognize what they are. ...MORE
VENDING: State Rep. Ruwet Takes Issue with School Nutrition Bill
Torrington Register Citizen - Torrington, CT, USA
Ms Ruwet disagrees with legistative bill mandating guidelines for food served to students in Connecticut. ...MORE
GENERAL: Brazil Exports $841m in Green Coffee Jan-Apr Up 75%
AE Brazil, São Paulo
Brazil's green coffee export revenue rose 74.89% over January to April compared with the same period last year to $841.248 million. ... MORE
GENERAL: Coffee-lover Dr. Mollen Amswers Questions on Caffeine
Arizona Republic - Phoenix, AZ, USA
As he prepares for his morning run, Dr. Art Mollen starts a pot of his favorite brew: French roast coffee freshly ground from Trader Joe's whole beans is a traditional favorite with him. In this article, he answers some questions about the brew and its effect on the human body. He practices and supports moderation. ...MORE
May 24, 2005
VENDING: Columbia Eyes Three New Companies to Assume Vending Duties on Campus
Columbia Chronicle - Chicago,IL,USA
Vending Consultants, Columb ia's longtime food service provider, is vacating the campus at the end of the semester, and no one is currently ready to take over. ...MORE
VENDING: Sun Dun Vending Inc. Participates in Washington, D.C. Healthy Choices Vending Initiative
AMonline.com - Fort Atkinson,WI,USA
Addressing the growing obesity epidemic in Washington, D.C., Hunger Solutions, The YMCA of Greater Washington, Honest Tea and Sun Dun Vending Inc., Beltsville, Md. are teaming up to raise awareness about healthy choices and to launch the "Healthier Choices" vending initiatives in the Washington metro area. ...MORE.
VENDING: Connecticut House Approves School Nutrution Bill
AMonline.com - Fort Atkinson,WI,USA
But not without amendment in one of longest debates ever. ...MORE
May 23, 2005
VENDING: New cigarette vending machines to check age of buyers
Zee News - Noida,India
Nakatane, (Japan), May 21: Experimental cigarette vending machines featuring an age-verification system have been developed and are now in a test stage. ...MORE
VENDING: Be's Coffee & Vending Services' Route Supervisor Konop is Well Pleased with His Job
Green Bay Press Gazette - Green Bay, WI, USA
After several years of trying different jobs, Mr. Konop found one that suits him to a "T." It's a story of his success in searching and finding the right employment niche. ...MORE
FOODSERVICE: Questions and Answers About Acrylamide
IFIC Food Insight Newsletter - Washington, DC
Acrylamide is a compound that is formed when baking and frying some foods. It is not added to food. Research in Sweden discovered its formation several years ago and now global researchers are conducting studies as to its potential toxicity. At the present time, there are no recommendations as to limiting diets or changing cooking techniques to avoid its consumption or formation. ...MORE
GENERAL: Colombia Coffee Output Forecast to Rise 4%
Bloomberg - USA
U.S. agricultural attache reoports that Colombian coffee production is poised to rise 4 percent in the year ending September, slowing to a 0.9 percent gain in the following 12 months. Incresed prices encourage coffee development. ...MORE
GENERAL: Entrepreneur to try growing coffee in South Florida
Palm Beach Post - Palm Beach,FL,USA
DAVIE, FL --Two small coffee trees were planted symbolocally representing a future new cash crop for Florida. ...MORE
FOODSERVICE: Insights on Traditional (Tried and True) Dietary Fat Consumption
IFIC Food Insight--The current popular perception of fat in the diet is bad. Not necessarily so! In fact, some fats are beneficial to healthy diet. ...MORE
May 20, 2005
VENDING: Thousands of Students Turn Out for Balanced for Life America Scores Soccer Jamboree!
NAMA - News
Students from California and Colorado Play Saturday May 21; Chicago and Washington DC Follow June 4. ...MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: Here's fast action both ways: soccer tournements and students actively participating in NAMA's Balance for Life program. Congratulations, NAMA!
VENDING: Blue Sky Turns Dark with Possible Shell Game
WIVB - Buffalo,NY,USA
A vacant office . . . blue sky promises . . . venders bought at very high prices . . . disappearing sales rep . . . ...MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: Blue Sky vend reps still exist and take innocent victoms. Beware Biz Op vend offers!
VENDING: Texas Merchandise Vending Association Urges Members To Oppose ..
AMonline.com - Fort Atkinson,WI,USA
The Texas Merchandise Vending Association has sent a letter urging its members to contact the legislative conference committee to oppose a proposed snack tax. ... MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: We concur with your execellent advice Elliot Maras!
VENDING: Des Moines, Iowa School District Delays Vote On Vending ...
AMonline.com - Fort Atkinson,WI,USA
The vending machines are staying put in Des Moines, Iowa schools, at least for now. ... That includes food sold in the cafeteria and in vending machines. ... MORE
VENDING: Las Vegas County Schools Facie Funding Shortfall Due To Vending Restrictions...
AMonline.com - Fort Atkinson,WI,USA
More than a quarter million dollars from campus vending machines paid for everything from uniforms to band equipment in Las Vegas, County schools last year. ... MORE
FOODSERVICE: The Current State of School Nutrition Programs is Reported in the 2005 Operations Survey Report Market Wire
Released today by the School Nutrition Association, the report focuses on changes being made in the foods available to students. ...MORE
May 19, 2005
COFFEE SERVICE: Van Houtte acquires seven coffee service operations
Canada NewsWire (press release) - Canada
("Van Houtte") (TSX: VH.SV) announced today that, between February 8 and May 13, 2005, it has acquired seven coffee service operations. ...MORE
GENERAL: Fair Trade Coffee Helping to Bring Peace to Colombia
U.S. Newswire (press release) - Washington,DC,USA
COSURCA is composed of 15 farmer associations and coffee cooperatives from four municipalities in Cauca, a mountainous province of southwestern Colombia. ... MORE
GENERAL: Coffee Farmers to Be Certified
AllAfrica.com - Africa
KAWACOM Uganda Limited, a guarantor of high quality Arabica and Robusta organic coffee, will certify coffee farmers in Nebbi and Kapchorwa. ... MORE
GENERAL: Community Coffee Company Announces Partnership With Ruby Tuesday Restaurant chain Headquartered in Maryville, TN.
Yahoo News (press release) - USA
(NYSE: RI - News), one of the nation's leading casual dining restaurant companies, is partnering with Louisiana-based Community Coffee Company to serve its 100% arabica coffees....MORE
VENDING: Are Students Enjoying Healthier Snacks in School Vending Machines?
KVBC - Las Vegas,NV,USA
Part Oneshowed you how changes in high school vending machines are costing local schools thousands of dollars. Part Two, a survey of students shows their reaction. Some surprises! ...MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: We didn't see Part One, but it is assumed that the regular vending products were replaced with baked snacks, water and perhaps juice drinks. Be sure to read to the end of the article.
May 18, 2005
VENDING: A Sweet Tooth Too Easy to Come By
Asbury Park Press - Asbury Park,NJ,USA
Worker Complains of Too Much Availability of Doughnuts, Candies, Other Sweets. Gets answers. ...MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: Read the entire article; NAMA's Jackie Clark provides answer.
GENERAL: Shopping for the Best Bank Pays Big Dividends
Vending Times, May, 2005, by Allan Z. Gilbert
Doing the necessaary homework and shopping banks pays off during these bank-competitive days. ...MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: Not only is this excellent advice, Mr. Gilbert is an excellent expert on vending/OCS financial matters. Over the more than 25 years that we have known him, he has been involved in vending high technology, a successful vending/foodservice operator, a vend/coffee service consultant and a columnist for Vend/OCS trade publications. You won't go wrong heeding his counsel.
FOODSERVICE: Fresh Produce Suppliers Finding More Access to Catering Market
Freshinfo (subscription) - London,UK
The complicated diversity of the foodservice market is becoming more simple and easier for fresh produce supplers to reach the market, particularly catering.. ..MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: Although this article is from England, the same thing must be happening in America, too. You are required to register for access to this subscription magazine, but when you do, you get a free month's online trial.
COFFEE SERVICE: A Coffee Bar Now Enhances a Decor Store
DesMoinesRegister.com - Des Moines,IA,USA
Only the first item applies to coffee service, but it points up the potential market for placement of single-cup brewers in previously unrecognized coffee opportunities. ...MORE
May 17, 2005
FOODSERVICE: Raw Foods: Good or Bad for You?
Newsweek, April 12, 2005, Healthbeat
This is a three-page article, but we selected Page 2 for startup because it points up the value of eating certain cooked vegetables as opposed to an all-raw vegetable diet. After reading Page 2, you may go either back or forward to read the whole of the article. ..MORE
VENDING: Dispense a Coke witih Your Cell Phone
CBC News Last Updated Mon, 07 Jul 2003 13:18:20 EDT
Reported in 2003, a projection of five years ws given for this innovative method of activating a drink vender. ...MORE
- Vend Buzz Comment: Two of those years have passed; is this still on the drawing boards of high-tech engineering at the Atlanta firm? Hopefully, Coke engineers will read this and answer our question.
COFFEE SERVICE: Associated Press Report: More Retail Outlets Upgrade Coffee Quality
Vending Market Watch, May 9, 2005
It's not "new" news to alert vending and coffee service operators; they are taking advantage of the opportunities for offering the "coffeehouse experience" with single-cup brewers in what formerly were considered unlikely prospects. But it is news to some of us. ...MORE
May 16, 2005
FOODSERVICE: Kikkoman Foodservice Product Guide Now Updated and Available Free
Pizza Marketing Quarterly (PMQ) - USA
This product guide shows full color photos and descriptions of Kikkoman's products. It can be of help to vendors with commissaries. ... MORE
GENERAL: Easy Ways to Improve Health
By Betsy Querna, US News & World Report
New research from Michigan State University and the Michigan Department of Community Health reports that most Americans can improve their practice of good health behaniors. ... MORE
COFFEE SERIVCE: U. of SC Students Featured in Internet Article re: Coffee Service
BUBL News: Surveys King's College London. 22 Jun 2001. Online. Internet.
Students at U. of SC present their research on coffee, coffee houses and coffee service in libraries... MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT:Interesting article that points up the potential for single-cup brewers in libraries and bookstores.
May 13, 2005
FOODSERVICE: Americans' Knowledge of the New Food Pyramid
Yahoo News - USA
The California Olive Industry conducted a survey to determine what consumers, nutritionists and foodservice professionals know about the new food pyramid. The results are not surprising, but will be improved with time. ...MORE
COFFEE SERVICE: How to Write a Good Press Release
Source:The Heritage Coffee Companies, Winchester, KY
A press release about something happening in your company (new product, employee promotions, participation in communitiy projects, etc.) must be well-written to be accepted by news media. This article explains how to write a good one plus an example, though several years old ,still holds true. ... MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: Kevin Daw, its author, is an experienced coffee service operator, an experienced coffee roaster, and an experienced writer of press (news) releases that are published. Also, he is an experience entertainer with his own band!
VENDING: A Guide to Setting Up Healthy Vending Machines in Schools
News-Medical.net
This article from the UK shows how the British are trying to reduce obesity in secondary schools. Though the "news" is not new, it can be helpful here in America. ...MORE
May 12, 2005
FOODSERVICE: New Dietary Guidelines, 2005
Source: USDA Web Site
In January, 2005, the USDA announced new Guidelines replacing the former Nutrition Pyramid. They provide authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases. ... MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: For those who desire a copy, the entire document or any of its 10 chapters are available in PDF format.
FOODSERVICE: Fat's Unhealthy Image Unfounded
IFIC Foundation's Food Insight, January/February, 2005
Why? Because fat is an essential nutrient and some types of fats and oils may promote health. ... MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: To comply with healthy standards, one must read the product's label and determine the type of fat(s) it contains. Choose wisely.
VENDING: Pepsi Files Suit Against Importer of Mexican Pepsi
Source: RetailWire Web Site, May 11, 2005
This interactive discussion about the case brings up several views, most of which seem to consider corporate Pepsi's approach as unreasonable. ...MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: RetailWire is a Website offering daily discussions, news and retailing tips to registered users. Registration is free.
Unfortunately, vending is not represented in this group of different types of retailers. Vend Buzz's editor/publisher was offered the position as a member of its "Brain Trust" panelist group, but declined because his three projects (the Vend Buzz site, as Vending & OCS magazine's special projects editor and his VendBreak newsletter service) require his full time. Contact RetailWire's principals, Al McClain (CEO/Founder), Rick Moss (President/Founder) or George Anderson (Editor-in-Chief), if you would like to participate.
Nevertheless, even without vending, the RetailWire site offers the vending operator some excellent retailing guidance, opinions, and retailing news.
May 11, 2005
VENDING: iPod vending machine spotted
Macworld UK - UK
... Spotted (by Mahmood Al-Yousif) at Atlanta Airport, this iPod vender may be the first of what could maybe one day be many iPod vending machines. ... MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: A similar report came from New Zealand about the same vender seen in Atlanta. Will there be more reports of other iPod venders seen elsewhere? Who else is willing to give it a try?
VENDING: Full Service Vending, Rockaway, NJ, Partners With Canada Dry ...
AMonline.com - Fort Atkinson,WI,USA
Full Service Vending, based in Rockaway, NJ has selected Canada Dry Bottling Co. of New York as a partner for their new "Profit for Parks Vnding Program. ... MORE
COFFEE SERVICE: Coffee Output Set to Rise
AllAfrica.com - Africa
The International Coffee Organisation (ICO) has predicted a boom for producers of the cash crop. The organisation says that consumption will also go up.... MORE
May 10, 2005
VENDNG: Soda makers pull out all stops to put big chill on school ban on vending machines.
Bristol Press - Bristol,CT,USA
Legislation that would effectively ban soda and junk food vending machines in Connecticut's public schools has already passed the state Senate, but Coke and Pepsi fight back. ... MORE
VENDING: Vending machines still bad for kids?
Los Angeles Daily News - Los Angeles,CA,USA
Ater removing sodas from vending machines, they were replaced with pineapple juice with almost equal calories. ... MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: Let's be rational! There are many healthy foods and beverages available that can be vended. Let's not replace standard fare with items that don't make the grade.
FOODSERVICE: Food safety topic of ICN session
Burlington Hawk Eye - Burlington,IA,USA
... The session will introduce the Biosecurity Checklist for School Foodservice Programs and address increasing security anywhere food is being delivered to a child in the lunchroom or whereverl ... MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: We are not familiar with the Biosecurity Checklist, but it appears that Iowa is taking seriosly the obesity problem with students and going public with needed information. The article doesn't give guidelines, but merely announces a series of public meetings about the subject.
COFFEE SERVICE: We've become a nation of coffee gourmands
Cincinnati Enquirer - Cincinnati,OH,USA
... For Leo Hogan, there's only one place to go for a steaming cup of freshly roasted and brewed gourmet coffee: his local used-CD shop. ... MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: A used-CD shop? The article goes on to mention many other unlikely places that are now serving gourmet coffees. Vend Buzz Hot Topics mentioned theis several weeks ago. There are many, many new potentials for single-cuppers.
May 9, 2005
GENERAL: National Automatic Merchandising Association Launches Working Website For Vending, Foodservice and OCS Operators
NAMA Working Vision Website
NAMA's new Website does not replace its regular site, www.vending.org; rather, it is a site where NAMA members can work out many operating functions for themselves, such as creating a specific plan-o-gram for an operation and updating it at will, or study wage rates and benefits highlights of the industry, etc. ..MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: The value of NAMA membership just went over the top! In addition to all the other valuable benefits provided by the association, here is one that is available at the click of a mouse, 7/24, and it doesn't add one penny to the cost of membership. It is not only for vendors but for OCS operators as well. Vend Buzz heartily congratulates NAMA and welcomes NAMA Vision!
VENDING: European Vending Association and National Automatic Merchandising ...
AMonline.com - Fort Atkinson,WI,USA
The European Vending Association (EVA) and National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) have agreed to set up a Worldwide Vending Association to tackle common problems. ... MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: We concur with Mr. Maras in his Insight remarks following the article. There are many ways that this mutual experienc-exchange across the ocean can be of mutual benefit.
GENERAL: Bruce Springsteen and Starbucks Don't Mix
NEWSWEEK WEB EXCLUSIVE
It's all about Starbuck's distribution of Springsteen's latest album, in particular the song "Reno" which appears on the album. Lyrics are too graphic to suit the huge coffeehouse chain. ... MORE
FOODSERVICE: The Raw Vegetables Diet - Good or Bad?
NEWSWEEK WEB EXCLUSIVE - Health
Many celebrities are endorsing going raw claiming that cooking destroys the nutrients therein. But read through page 2 and you will find that cooked tomatoes and cooked carrots are better for you. See for yourself. ... MORE
May 6, 2005
VENDING: Let's See How This Oreo Cookie Crumbles.
Newsweek
Columnist Gersh Kurtzman offers his analysis of Kraft's announcement that the famous Oreo cookie would soon have a different version without trans fats. ... MORE
VENDING: The Old Vending Machine vs The New Vender
Kiosk marketplace.com - Louisville,KY,USA
High technology has moved into the vending devices. Is it worth the higher cost? ... MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: Vending machines with high technology features are happening faster than you think. The two vending association conventions so far this year have featured seminars on the benefits of cashless vending and remote data reporting and inventory control. Vend Buzz recommends such features and welcomes the day when all vending machines are so fitted. And we are old enough to remember with pride the old 6.5-oz. glass bottles dispensed from very simple machine like the V-83!
VENDING: Report Grades States on Steps Taken to Reduce Obesity
WNNE-TV - White River Junction,VT,USA
This Associated Press article gives the number of states that fail as well as those with D, C and B grades. There are no A grades. ... MORE
GENERAL: How does Starbucks' Coffee Liqueur Rate Against the Field?
Chicago Tribune - USA
Tribune reporter and friends report on tasting several coffee liqueurs and then rating them. Interesting results. .MORE
VENDING: Lessen Fatigue and Frustration While Driving
Netscape - Auto
Researchers from Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia presented a study at a recent Association for Chemical Reception Sciences Conference in Sarasota, Fla. that indicates pepperment and cinnamon can improve alertness while driving. Gum or mint, anyone? .. MORE
May 5, 2005
GENERAL: Into iced coffee?
Here's an interesting concept found in Newsweek, especially if you buy your iced beverage at a coffee shop ... MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: The ice in sodas purchased at a fast-food outlet also dilutes the drink and makes more money for the seller. That's why we prefer to buy canned/bottled sodas or request "no ice" when we have to have a soda at one of the fast-fooders. The undiluted soda just tastes better!
VENDING: More and more states are restricting vended products at schools.
AMonline.com - Fort Atkinson,WI,USA
The governor of Arizona has just signed such a bill and the educators are concerned about the loss of revenue. ... MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: Be sure to read Mr. Maras' remarks at the end of the media report.
GENERAL: Study shows that coffee speeds sperm mobility.
Vend Buzz happened upon this Oct. 2003 report and, though not new, it is new to us. Perhaps it is new to you, too. MORE
May 4, 2005
GENERAL: Bringing Coffee to the Troops: Setting Up A Coffee House in Iraq
Emediawire (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
Sparked by an idea from a soldier in Iraq, Soldiers' Angels, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®, Minimus.biz, and the FBI (Los Angeles) team to bring a coffee house to Iraq for soldiers' enjoyment. ... MORE
FOODSERVICE: Foodservice Industry Leaders, Technomic and Blacksmith ...
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technomic Inc., the leading provider of fact-based research and consulting for the foodservice industry announced today that it will collaborate with Blacksmith Applications, the leading provider of contract, trade, and deduction management solutions for the foodservice industry, to conduct an industry study to improve manufacturer trade spending effectiveness. ... MORE
VENDING: Connecticut Senate Approves Vending Restrictions
AMonline.com - Fort Atkinson,WI,USA
... The restrictions are on items sold, either in cafeterias, school stores or vending machines. A student could still bring the banned items to school. ... MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: In addition to Mr. Maras' comments at the end of the article, we give the Connecticut Legislature credit for recognizing the importance of exercise in the school programs. Student obesity, after all, is the result of the imbalance of caloric input versus caloric output. See NAMA's Balanced for Life program at www.vending.org.
May 3, 2005
GENERAL: 20 Reasons Why Coffee is the Best Partner
Gilkatho - Australia
... 9. If you put chocolate in your coffee, it doesn't put on weight. 10. ... 11. Coffee doesn't care what kind of mood you're in. 13. Coffee ... MORE
COFFEE CULTURE: For Slovenian, weak coffee, hectic pace set Eugene half a world ...
The Register-Guard - Eugene,Oregon,USA
... "Do you want some coffee too, or will this be all?" the barista sarcastically asked, teasing me about my European coffee habits. ... MORE
COFFEE CULTURE: The Creative Genius of Coffee Boys
AME Info - United Arab Emirates
It is a seemingly little known fact that "coffee boys" form the cornerstone of any great ad agency, or any company for that matter (but we'll stick to advertising) ... MORE
VENDING: Greenberg: The show was out our window; in vending area
Bloomington Pantagraph - Bloomington,IL,USA
... The new vending machines are fascinating. Chuck: I don't want to talk about the vending machines. Rhonda: That's OK, we don't have to talk about the vending machines. But that's all they talked about! ... MORE
May 2, 2005
VENDING: Vending Machine Break-Ins
WOWT - Omaha,NE,USA
The Coca-Cola bottling company has been hit hard by vending machine thefts. Losses in the area this year total $20,000.... MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: Publishing this type of information soliciting the public's assistance in locating suspects is, of course, one of the best methods of minimizing theft. Other possible solutions may be obtained from our industry's security consultants, such as Fred Miller's seminar achived in the Oct., 2003, Consultants segment of Vend Buzz. Mr. Miller may be reached for specific consultation at 610 834-0884.
GENERAL: Coffee Gains on Brazil Frost Concerns: World's Biggest Mover
Bloomberg - USA
April 27 (Bloomberg) -- Arabica coffee futures in Tokyo rose 3.7 percent to the highest in more than two weeks on concern any frost in Brazil's coffee-growing region. ... MORE
GENERAL: National Automatic Merchandising Association Spring Expo Draws ...
AMonline.com - Fort Atkinson,WI,USA
... At the VendTec center within the Trade Show Exhibit Floor, attendees could learn more about the constantly changing field of technology, and how cashless vending systems and data capture and reporting can benefit both operators and their customers. ... MORE
- VEND BUZZ COMMENT: Vend Buzz attended this convention representing Vending & OCS magazine. We concur with Messrs. Maras and Matthews in their commentary of the event. Further, you will see the full report of each seminar session in the forthciming May/June issue of Vending & OCS magazine.
FOODSERVICE: Sodexho settles class action lawsuit
BusinessWeek - USA
APR. 27 2:04 PM ET Sodexho Alliance SA, the world's second-largest contract foodservice provider, said Wednesday it agreed to pay up to $80 million to settle a class action lawsuit filed by current and former African-American managers. ... MORE
COFFEE SERVICE: Cruise the Caribbean with Crystal Light® On The Go!
AMonline.com - Fort Atkinson,WI,USA
To run this eye-catching promotion in your establishment, log on to Kraft Foodservice after May 9th and sign up to receive the "Where Will You Take It Next?" promotion. ... MORE
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