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uncovers apricot favors with undertones of caramel and a rich, chocolatey fnish. "Mars Drinks helps bring people together in the workplace by offering a wide range of products that appeal to a variety of taste preferences," David Flochel, General Manager, Mars Drinks North America said. "ALTERRA® Donut Shop Dark is a bold new take on a longstanding offce favorite that gives people at work one more reason to grab a cup of coffee and connect." ALTERRA® Donut Shop Dark coffee can be brewed using any of MARS DRINKS™ single-serve FLAVIA® brewers. Snacking, food trends Mars Chocolate North America took home two awards this year for its M&M;'S® Crispy Candies and goodnessknows® snack squares in the candy and salted snack categories, respectively. "We're thrilled that the vend community is rec- ognizing two of our new products with 'Product of the Year' awards," said Timothy LeBel, Vice President of Sales - Mars Chocolate North America. "M&M;'S® Crispy Candies and goodnessknows® snack squares are both delicious and under 200 calories per serving. These are two terrifc examples of the snacking options we're developing at Mars Chocolate as we strive to meet consumers' goals for health and wellness." Due to popularity and consumer demand, Mars Chocolate North America brought back M&M;'S® Crispy Candies follow- ing a 10-year hiatus. The treat features a crispy center covered in creamy milk chocolate, enclosed in a colorful candy shell. The company's goodnessknows® snack squares were launched in July 2015 in three favors – Cranberry Almond Dark Chocolate, Apple Almond & Peanut Dark Chocolate, and Peach & Cherry Almond Dark Chocolate. The product contains no artifcial colors, favors or sweeteners. In line with consumer preference for better-for-you prod- ucts, the SnackWell's Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites were voted the favorite in the cookie category. "The SnackWell's brand is deeply rooted in offering fat-free products and has grown its product lines to offer consumers a wide variety of better-for-you snack options." said Anthony Raucci, Senior Vice President of Sales at Back to Nature Foods L.L.C. "We're so honored to be voted the fan-favorite in the cookie category for our Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites which are made from whole grain, free from high fructose corn syrup and partially hydrogenated oils." Trends show that consumers are increasingly demanding water and enhanced water beverages. According to Mintel, favored water with enhancements led to record-high U.S. bottled water sales in 2015. In fact, many vending and micro 2016 R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E A W A R D S Mars Chocolate North America M&M;'S ® Crispy Candies Candy Mars Chocolate North America goodnessknows ® snack squares Salted Snack Snackwell's Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites Cookie 28 Automatic Merchandiser VendingMarketWatch.com April 2016