CEO DATELINE - Association pledges to expand healthier options in vending machines
CEO DATELINE - Association pledges to expand healthier options in vending machines
- October 24, 2019 |
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Walt Williams
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Vending machine foods and drinks are about to become a little better for your health.
The convenience services industry association NAMA announced Wednesday that it has adopted a commitment to expand the number of "better for you" offerings in vending machines by 33% during the next three years.
NAMA has partnered with the Partnership for a Healthier America and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to launch the initiative, according to a statement by the association.
"There are nearly four million vending machines serving snacks and beverages every day, 24/7, across this country," NAMA CEO Carla Balakgie said. "Vending is everywhere consumers work, play and live and NAMA regards this initiative as a bold, ambitious, and meaningful step to meet the growing consumer demand for healthier choices."
NAME defines "better for your" offerings as food and drink that meets at least two public health standards as recognized by organizations such as the American Heart Association and health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Health. http://bit.ly/2pOwKmr
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