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Articles in April 2005 issue of Automatic Merchandiser

• 03-10-05--West Virginia school bill changes definition of 'healthy' beverages, allowing Gatorade.(ELLIOT'S INSIGHTS)
• Gov. Schwarzenegger supports snack ban in California schools.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
• Workhorse Custom Chassis promotes Shane Terblanche.(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)
• Planters helps vendors cash in on name brand and peanuts' new popularity.(PROFILES IN EXCELLENCE)
• Aware of the benefits, vend technology executive starts his own vending business: after helping to introduce some of the leading cashless vending, remote monitoring and energy conservation products available, Philadelphia, Pa. area entrepreneur provides t
  by Maras, Elliot
• 03-07-05--Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger supports school snack ban in California.(ELLIOT'S INSIGHTS)
• Coke, Danone to end bottled water venture.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
• Poore Brothers announces management changes.(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)
• Is large-size candy the next upsizing trend? Only if the price is right: the big candy companies are following their counterparts in other product categories by offering large-size versions. Vending operators need to consider several financial factors to
  by Humphrey, Paul
• Sugar Foods Corp. announced that several key executives will take new positions.(VENDING MARKET WATCH NEWS FINAL)
• 03-09-05--Texas House committee seeks snack tax and additional sales taxes.(ELLIOT'S INSIGHTS)
• Crane Co. names Vipond CFO.(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)
• Technivend becomes exclusive USI distributor for New England.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
• Rising consumer preference for cashless purchasing creates new opportunities: technology continues to evolve in the different card-based media formats that make cashless vending more economically feasible for vending, which is the last retail channel to a
  by Kasavana, Michael L.
• Vistar buys competitors' assets in Florida and Denver, Colo.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
• Spring Expo focuses on nutrition education and technology.(NAMA INSIGHT)
  by Mathews, Dan
• Texas legislators propose snack tax and additional sales taxes.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
• In-house food packaging allows expansion into new business opportunities: food packaging equipment has evolved just like other types of equipment. The vending operator who believes in the traditional benefits of an in-house commissary has various expansio
  by Duguid, Bruce
• Distributors claim Snapple transshipped.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
• john conti Coffee Co. tabs Mike Jones from ConAgra.(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)
• Harmony Foods will move snack line to Hamilton County, Ind.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
• Willing to learn technology and new equipment, this duo gains a foothold in Chicago: classic Vending Inc. breaks into the tough Chicago market by learning how to use the latest tools available to provide the best possible customer service.(OPERATION PROFI
  by Meacham, Stacey
• Maurer, Gregorio take new roles at William B. Reily & Co.(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)
• Industry loses 'Chuck' Mananian of M.A.B. services.(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)
• Green Mountain names vice president of marketing.(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)
• When do you consider industry-specific software? As soon as possible: vending software continues to offer more tools to help more efficiently. The task of determining which system works best can be challenging, but the return on investment will be signifi
  by Maras, Elliot
• Hershey will change its name and split up candy and snacks.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
• U.S. mint unveils American Bison nickel to commemorate the bicentennial.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
• Mars Inc. invests in water purification company.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
• Bottled water group names government relations director.(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)
• Surviving change part 2: how to create a culture of excellence in your company: a culture of excellence begins at the top and extends throughout the entire organization. The most important asset any company has is its employees.(BUSINESS BASICS: Building
  by Britten, Tom
• Invest in your future--it's all about you.(PUBLISHER'S NOTE)
  by Cosby, Gloria
• Calendar.(Calendar)
• Major U.S. coffee roasters raise retail coffee prices.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
• Vendors respond to public concern about nutrition with more education initiatives: while the major product manufacturers develop products that fit stricter nutrition guidelines, vending operators begin educating the public at all levels of government to a
  by Maras, Elliot
• Kraft Foods Inc. announced plans to launch its proprietary Tassimo hot beverage system.(VENDING MARKET WATCH NEWS FINAL)
• 03-11-05--Major U.S. coffee roasters raise coffee prices.(ELLIOT'S INSIGHTS)
• Veteran executive Larry Young leaves PepsiAmericas Inc.(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)
• Sacramento high school adjusts snack ban to curb sales decline.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
• Customized machine fronts and area treatments gain favor as selling tools: improvements in printing technology unleash new options for vending operators looking to dress up their machine fronts; options expand for enhancing the entire vending area.(SPECIA
  by Maras, Elliot
• Young Americans may be the first generation to live shorter lives than their parents because obesity will shave two to five years off the average life expectancy by 2050, a new study asserts.(VENDING MARKET WATCH NEWS FINAL)
• 03-03-05--Woman sues Coke and Pepsi, claiming diet sweetener deception.(ELLIOT'S INSIGHTS)
• AVS acquires World Wide Distributors.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
• Woman accuses beverage firms of diet sweetener deception.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)
• Profitability requires an ongoing search for hidden costs.(OCS REPORT)
  by Stewart, Roger
• Automatic Merchandiser honors 2005 Readers' Choice Products of the Year: the 12-year-old contest yields two new winners, three recaptured titles and three returning winners from last year as readers vote for their best selling, most profitable and most re
  by Maras, Elliot