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Judge Overrules NY
Large Beverage Ban
▶ The proposed ban on
Dr Pepper Acquires Dr
Pepper/7-UP-West
▶ Dr Pepper Snapple
Second Avanti Markets Meeting Draws 150
A
vanti Markets held its second annual operator
meeting in Dallas, Texas from March 5 to 6. The
meeting included a day and a half of education sessions,
round table discussions, and the launch of many new
features/programs for the 150 attendees.
During the meeting, Avanti announced its 2012
Operator of the Year — Pro Star Services, also known as
Parks Pantry.
Canteen Of Owensboro,
Ky. Acquires Fischer
Candy, Part Of RDM
Sales In Indiana
▶ Canteen of Owensboro,
Ky. has acquired the assets
of Fischer Candy of Evansville, Ind. and the vending
routes of RDM Sales of
Ferdinand, Ind.
From Fischer Candy,
Owensboro gained seven
vending routes, a warehouse
and personnel. From RDM
Sales, Owensboro gained
eight routes and residence
in the RDM building in Ferdinand. Owensboro plans to
retain the facilities and the
majority of employees from
both sellers.
Fischer Candy also
sold wholesale assets and
Faygo distribution to RDM
Sales. Fischer Candy is now
closed. RDM maintains
wholesale, OCS and other
business ventures.
Marc Rosset, principal of
Chicago-based Professional
Vending Consultants facilitated the transaction.
Group announced that it
has acquired the business assets and territory of
Dr. Pepper/7-UP Bottling
Co. of the West, based in
Reno, Nev. The acquisition
includes rights to the Dr
Pepper/7UP-West territory and ownership of its
distribution operations in
Reno, Nev.; Chico, Calif.
and Boise, Idaho.
large-size sugary drinks in
New York City was struck
down by state Supreme
Court Justice Milton Tingling just before it was set
to take effect, according to
the Associated Press. Justice Tingling ruled that the
frst-in-the-nation measure
singled out only some beverages and establishments,
has a number of loopholes
and that the Board of
Health intruded on City
Council authority.
VendScreen Moves To
Larger Facility
▶ VendScreen, Inc. out-
grew its headquarters in
Portland, Ore., prompting
a move into a larger space
twice the size.
The new headquarters
remains in the same vicinity of the old offce, which
keeps the company close to
the Portland International
Airport.
Drink machines added
to New Orleans taxis
▶ New Orleans Carriage
Cab in New Orleans, La., has
installed soft drink beverage
machines in more than 200
taxis. Passengers can choose
one of fve non-alcoholic
beverages for $0.99 with a
click of a button and swipe
of a credit or debit card.
CALENDAR OF EVENT S
APRIL 2
AAMC "Day At The Capitol"
Arizona State Capitol, Phoenix, Ariz.
Phone: 626-229-0777
www.vendingaz.org
APRIL 26
CAVC Board Meeting And Breakfast
Venetian-Sands Resort, Las Vegas, Nev.
Phone: 626-229-0777
www.cavconline.com
APRIL 11-14
Specialty Coffee Association of America's
(SCAA) 25th Annual Exposition & Symposium
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center,
Boston, Mass.
Phone: 562-624-4100
www.scaaevent.org
12
APRIL 22-24
NAMA Supervisor Development Program
Venetian-Sands Resort, Las Vegas, Nev.
Phone: 312-346-0370
www.namaoneshow.org
APRIL 24-26
NAMA 2013 OneShow
Venetian-Sands Resort, Las Vegas, Nev.
Phone: 312-346-0370
www.namaoneshow.org
MAY 21-23
NCA 2013 Sweet & Snacks Expo
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.
Phone: 202-534-1440
www.sweetandsnacks.com
Automatic Merchandiser
APRIL 26
NAVA Board Meeting
Venetian-Sands Resort, Las Vegas, Nev.
Phone: 626-229-0900
www.nwvending.org
VendingMarketWatch.com
April 2013