| 6/16/2010 | Soda Vending Machine - Volusia Public Schools Strike Deal with Coca-Cola | | The public school system in Volusia County, Florida has inked a deal with Coca-Cola to serve up healthier soda and beverage offerings, with an emphasis on water, juice, sports drinks and diet soda. Income received from this deal will fund all kinds of activities throughout the school district. |
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| 6/15/2010 | Soda Vending Machine - Coca-Cola Comments on the Soda Tax | | Soda giant Coca-Cola has recently commented on the soda tax. Coca-Cola's CFO Gary Fayard said that the soda industry is an easy target, but they must pull together to fight the tax. The soda tax is being implemented as an opportunity for tax revenue and as a supposed way to reduce obesity. |
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| 6/11/2010 | Soda Vending Machine - Soda Tax Success Doubtful at Best | | A tax on soda has been a debate for a while, mostly due to state budget deficits. However, many feel that it would not be as beneficial as some state legislators may think. In this article, we evaluate the reasons why a soda tax may or may not be beneficial. |
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| 6/10/2010 | Nutritional Labeling on Vending Machines - An Update | | It could take the FDA up to one year or more to formulate a plan to enact the standards requiring some restaurant and vending machine owners to provide nutritional and calorie information in label form to customers. |
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| 6/3/2010 | Soda Vending Machine - The Tax on Soda, Continued | | The debate over soda tax continues, as state governments see it as a source of tax revenue, but others find that an additional tax isn't the best option. In this article, we examine the soda tax, and elaborate on the root causes and future effects of the tax. |
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| 6/2/2010 | Soda Vending Machine - Price, the Key Factor for Soda Sales | | The price of soda is still the number one factor for purchasing power. This was reinforced over Memorial Day, as many Wal-Mart patrons flocked to the soda aisle for cheaper soda prices; the price for a typical 24 pack was being sold anywhere from $3.77 to $5. This change made it hard for suppliers to keep up with demand. |
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| 5/28/2010 | Healthy Snack Vending Machine - The Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, 2010 | | The Sweets and Snacks Expo was held in Chicago this week, and some interesting newly developed treats are showing off a healthier side of sugary snacks. Treats that promote a healthier message are becoming more common, with increased pressure from lawmakers to combat obesity and push unhealthier snack food aside. |
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