Automatic Merchandiser

MAY 2015

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Mars Chocolate North America proves that opposites do attract with COMBOS ® Sweet & Salty Caramel Creme Pretzel avail- able in vending and micro markets. COMBOS ® Sweet & Salty Caramel Creme Pretzel delivers a one-two punch of a salty pretzel crunch followed by a blast of sweet caramel creme candy. COMBOS ® Sweet & Salty Caramel Creme Pretzel is now available. VendingMarketWatch.com/12070456 EazyCoin™ is a new way to purchase and interact with vend- ing and other machines using a smartphone. Users simply download and use the EazyCoin™ App, completely free of charge. They can even transfer funds to other users. Meanwhile, the vend- ing machine is equipped with an intelligent controller designed and developed by EazyCoin™, which communicates with the vending machine controller and the smartphone, using Bluetooth (BLE 4.0) technology. The smartphone in turn communi- cates with EazyCoin servers via WiFi or cellular network using a highly secure encryption software to protect the customers and their information. EazyCoin™ was launched on April 22, 2015 at the NAMA OneShow. VendingMarketWatch.com/12072184 Microtronic US is bringing an online payment and marketing system to the vending industry. Called E-vending , the new system is a mobile application able to be downloaded by end users that can be used anywhere a QR code scanner has been added, such as a vending ma- chine or other retail area. Consumers can pay using the app as well as receive special promotions from the vending operator, such as a coupon for a free birthday treat. E-vending can be used in a single workplace or at multiple point-of-sale locations allowing for a greater value to the consumer. The information stored on the app is secure and deposits funds directly into the operator's bank account. VendingMarketWatch.com/12072187 Flowers Foods launches its Mrs. Freshley's Limited Edition Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes which capture the taste of a summer strawberry with a sweet fnish. Featuring strawberry-fa- vored cupcakes flled with creme, these Limited Edition Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes are available in 4-ounce single serve 2-packs from April 6 to September 30, 2015. Suggested retail price ranges from $0.99 - $1.39 and they are packed in a convenient 36 count case. VendingMarketWatch.com/12070476 On Track Innovations Ltd. (oti) has released CONNECT 3000 , a new compact, modular machine-to-machine (M2M) telemetry controller. It has three primary onboard communication channel options and a mini USB socket for other communication methods. Ad- ditionally, the CONNECT 3000 offers physical and logical implementation for vending machine specifc interfaces, like MDB and DEX. VendingMarketWatch.com/12063789 i heart keenwah introduces Quinoa Puffs Sea Salt Truffe for vending and micro market. Quinoa Puffs Sea Salt Truffe are made with quinoa and are packed with complete protein, non-GMO project verifed, gluten-free certifed, and vegan, soy-free and dairy-free. The puffs are a great afternoon snack or sandwich side. VendingMarketWatch.com/12060440 PRODUCT NEWS 32 Automatic Merchandiser VendingMarketWatch.com May 2015

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