Bag of Ice LLC is targeting vending operators with a versatile line of machines designed to make it simple to profit from selling ice. The compact venders come in four models— the smallest measuring 34-inches wide x 52-inches deep x 112-inches high—that produce quantities of ice equal to much larger machines. This opens more doors…
NACS Praises New Menu-Labeling Legislation
The legislation “sets realistic requirements for how businesses are classified under these regulations,” said Jeff Miller, former NACS chairman. The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) hailed legislation introduced yesterday, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, as a thoughtful approach to providing the necessary flexibility and understanding of convenience store foodservice operations. “This legislation will…
Vending Organic Coffee
Recent studies from the Harvard School of Public Health find that 54% of American adults consume coffee on a daily basis, and three cups per person is the average. Fresh Healthy Vending Cafe wants to satisfy America’s coffee cravings by releasing a new machine that allows consumers to get fresh-brewed coffee with the push of…
Sundried Tomato And Basil Wheat Thins
Wheat Thins has added the zesty flavor of Sundried Tomato and Basil to its vending lineup to help operators capture additional sales from the 81% of consumers (according to International Food Information Council Food and Health Surveys 2006-2009) trying to incorporate more whole grains into their diets. Wheat Thins Sundried Tomato & Basil features a…
Emerging Retail Trends
Convenience store owners should expect to embrace new technology and a fresh set of rules for communicating with today’s consumers as 2011 approaches. A year that witnessed a whirlwind of technological advancements proved that retail is all about change. The best retailers are embracing that change and diversifying their technology investments in order to stay…
Coca-Cola Debuts HFC-Free Vending
The next time a member of the House of Representatives reaches for a Coke, it will be from a greener vending machine. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) joined Dan Beard, House Chief Administrative Officer and leaders from Coca-Cola this week to unveil 35 new climate friendly Coca-Cola vending machines for the Capitol buildings including…
Del Monte’s Fresh Vending Line Debuts at Universities
Students and faculty now have healthier snack options to eat on-the-go, as Del Monte fresh fruit and vegetables are being sold in vending machines across university, college and school campuses, nationwide. The University of Notre Dame, The University of Miami and Miami-Dade College are among the first higher education institutions taking concrete steps to help…
Vending Dollars
Protocol offers appealing dispensers that provide an important service to the public, while creating additional profit opportunities for retailers. Protocol Vending Machines hold large varieties of product that ensure customers’ needs are met through a trouble-free operation. The machines are low maintenance and feature colorful, eye-catching product decals. And Protocol has unmatched accountability with its industry…