Automatic Merchandiser

APR 2015

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Smart Vending Machines May Be New Marketing Platform For Brands ▶ Based on the idea of Campbell's Snackbot machine, vending machines with touchscreens may be a way for big brands to market to consumers in an engaging way. George Ward, senior vice president of innovation at Allen & Gerrit- sen told Philadelphia Busi- ness Journal that today's big brand companies need to fnd ways to market and advertise themselves, but through a useful and practi- cal way where consumers are actively seeking the brands. An example would be vending machines, as vending machines already add value to consumers' lives, explains Ward. Fresh Healthy Vending Inks New Deal With UNFI ▶ Fresh Healthy Vend- ing International, Inc., announces its signing of a new three-year deal with United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) offering its franchi- sees an additional discount on food purchases. Legislator Proposes Health Warnings On Soda Ads ▶ In San Francisco, CA, lawmakers in support of a failed sugary drink tax are taking on the issue again. Supervisors Malia Cohen, Eric Mar and Scott Wiener have authored legislation that will target advertising of sodas, by requiring health warnings on posted ads in San Francisco and banning ads on publicly owned prop- erty, and prohibiting the use of city funds for the purchase of sugary beverages. Keurig Green Mountain, DS Services Announce Partnership ▶ Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. and DS Services of America, Inc. announced a multi-year agreement to offer DS Services' Javarama ® cof- fee in K-Cup ® packs for use in Keurig ® hot brewing sys- tems. Exclusively available to DS Services customers, the companies plan to launch the new Javarama® K-Cup® packs featuring Javarama® Signature Medium Roast and Dark Roast profles. Ex-Vending Employee Accused Of Stealing Thousands From Ohio Vending Machines ▶ A 35-year-old woman is accused of stealing more than $3,000 from several vending machines in the Akron, OH, area, Cleveland. com originally reported. She was reported to be a seasonal employee of a local vending company where it is believed she stole a master key before the end of her employment, gaining access to the vending machines. The accused also has two previous theft convictions on her record. People in the News Vending Pro Mark Bentley Joins PayRange PayRange Inc. has appointed Mark Bentley as the director of strategic partnerships. Bentley joins PayRange with a background of more than 13 years in the vending industry as an operator, supplier and manufacturer. CLEANLIFE Energy's Founder & CEO Receives Top 25 Under 35 Award CLEANLIFE President and CEO Justin Miller was honored by The Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club as one of the Top 25 Under 35 Movers and Shakers of 2015 at their annual awards ceremo- ny on Friday, March 13, 2015. Art Dunham Joins Star Food Healthy Express Art Dunham has joined the educational services team at Star Food Healthy Express. "Art has the capability to see what is happening on the national scene now and coming down the pike, and marry that to what is available at the school district level — for us it is a perfect match and we are excited to have him join our team," said Joe Gilbert, VP/ GM of VE South, the parent company of Star Food Healthy Express. Vending Industry Mourns Loss Of David Sustman David R. Sustman passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Sustman owned Webb's Candy Store in Boerne, TX, and was a national feld sales manager of vending. Originally with Austin Quality Foods, Sustman also worked for Biscomeri- ca and served on the Trade Show Advisory Commit- tee. He was named Automatic Merchandiser 's 1995 Manufacturer of the Year. Aramark Names Stephen P. Bramlage, Jr. New EVP, CFO Aramark announced that Stephen P. Bramlage, Jr. has been named executive vice president and chief fnancial offcer. His appointment is effective April 6, 2015 and he will report to Chairman, President and Chief Executive Offcer, Eric Foss. Bramlage succeeds Executive Vice President and Chief Fi- nancial Offcer Fred Sutherland who will retire after nearly 35 years with the company, including 17 years as CFO. Bentley Sustman Miller April 2015 VendingMarketWatch.com Automatic Merchandiser 11 T O P N E W S

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