$8 Billion for Child Nutrition
Representative George Miller (D-Calif.) unveiled a $8 billion dollar bill that proposes additional funding for child nutrition over the course of 10 years.
With the promotional support of Food Network star Rachael Ray, the program hopes to improve on the focus of Michelle Obama's energetic campaign called Let's Move. Both will fight against the growing tide of concern over childhood obesity in America.
Dr Pepper Wants to Recycle up to 80% of its Waste
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Improving on the recent trend of wanting to conserve resources, and encourage a greener environment, the Dr Pepper Snapple Group has recently announced that they will try to curb the amount of waste they output, by recycling up to 80% of it. And the energy efficiency of their vending machines is one concern they are looking at.
Industry Spotlight: Redbox DVD Rental Vending Machine
The Redbox DVD rental vending machine is aflame with popularity. The company, founded as a subsidiary of Coinstar, who is the company that came out with the Coinstar vending machine - able to exchange your loose change for dollar bills.
The Redbox has helped reduce the prevlancy of brick and mortar DVD rental outlets, such as Blockbuster. While not a heavy-handed factor, other influences affected the diminishment of B&M rental stores - most importantly, the Internet and online video streaming, like Netflix.
Redbox DVD rental vending machines have popped up all over the nation, with an estimated 22,000 locations as of the end of 2009. Locations span the range of available spots, such as fast food restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies and other convenience stores.
2010: A Vending Odyssey – Automated Vending
Some say that new breeds of vending machines are popping up across the globe, championing the advent of new technology, and a new face to vending. While that may be true, vending machines have always been known as technology innovators. We at least know they've come a long way since the vending machines of 1947.
At the core of the vending machine, is its ability to offer convenience to a customer. And many vending machine innovators have laid claim to newer technology that focuses on a more personal experience.
Some of these innovations are highlighted by the introduction of a touch screen LCD. These replace the almost antiquated elements of the older vending machine: the analog style buttons.
Others say that newer touch screen vending machines are flashy, futuristic, and a bit sci-fi. Well, what this speaks to in a larger sense, is the ability of the vending machine to transform and utilize technology to its advantage.
Other advents of vending machine technology include the almost recognizable credit card acceptor. I say almost, because the technology is becoming a fast adaptation to the market. While many consumers are happy with these credit card acceptors, the technology has introduced some frustration in the buying process.
Market Analysis: 6-Hour Energy Shot
6-hour energy is an innovation to the new-found market of energy shots. You have probably witnessed this explosion at a convenience store near you - energy shots all over the place, near the front, near the back - everywhere! That's because the market for energy shots have increased dramatically; people are turning to a smaller, more concentrated form of an energy drink, for an extreme boost of energy.
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