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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May HEADLINES Lighter Canadian coins cost vendors millions May 23, 2012, Windsor, Ont. – Recent changes to Canada's currency are wreaking havoc on the vending machine industry, with one company saying recalibration could cost up to $10,000. | READ MORE NAMA launches new campaign May 23, 2012, Chicago – The National Automatic Merchandising Association launched a new campaign at the NAMA OneShow in Las Vegas called Positioning for Growth. Seaga partners with Fresh Healthy Vending  May 22, 2012 – Seaga has partnered with Fresh Healthy Vending to offer
the Fresh Healthy Vending Café version of the company’s popular Saeco
Diamante vending machine model.
Two Utah schools fined for vending machine practices May 18, 2012, Utah – Two Utah schools have landed in trouble for violating federal school vending machine regulations. In fact, they've had to pay some hefty fines. | READ MORE Soft drink industry fights back May 18, 2012 – As soft drink sales fizzle amid growing concerns about rising obesity rates, the fiercely competitive industry has banded together to strike back. | READ MORE Coinstar releases corporate social responsibility report May 17, 2012, Bellevue, Wash. – Coinstar, Inc. has released its first corporate social responsibility (CSR) report, "Reimagining Responsibility." New $20 note design unveiled May 15, 2012, Ottawa – The Bank of Canada released the design for the new polymer $20 bill on May 2, saying it will be harder to duplicate. | READ MORE Upgrades coming to Vancouver's transit ticket machines May 14, 2012, Vancouver – TransLink is upgrading its ticket vending machines to accept the new loonies and toonies. The transit authority says it took some time to make upgrades because they weren't sent "test coins" fast enough. | READ MORE Constant change drives cities, vending industry loonie May 14, 2012, Hamilton, Ont. – The Royal Canadian Mint has shipped out its new version of the loonie and toonie and it’s causing frustration in Hamilton. | READ MORE Golden Tee Gold and Guiness & Co. team up for promo May 11, 2012 – Golden Tee Golf and Guinness & Co. have teamed up to present the Guinness Black 9 Challenge sweepstakes. |
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