'Confused' Vending Operators Still Awaiting FDA Guidelines on Machine Labeling

By John DeGiovanni

September 1st, 2010

Washington, D.C., September 1, 2010 -- For vending operators, the long wait wrought by an apparent example of bureaucratic dillydallying continues. And there's no definitive foretelling on when it will end. The bone of contention is the still-to-be-determined Food and Drug Administration guidelines for posting nutritional content labeling on vending machines. The mandate was included in the health care bill (The Patient Protection and Affordable Health Act) signed into law earlier this year by President Obama. "Part of the problem is that the health care bill is 2,000-plus ... [full story]

NAVA Meeting Focuses on Variety of Issues

September 1st, 2010

Chicago, September 1, 2010 -- Members of the Northwest Automatic Vending Association (NAVA) wrapped up another successful meeting featuring updates from the National Automatic Merchandising Association, (NAMA) a legislative analysis and a session focusing on the benefits of cashless vending, ... [full story]