Vending Industry Shines at NAMA Show

Earlier this month, leaders in the Nashville vending industry joined their counterparts nationwide in attending the annual NAMA show in Las Vegas. Their goal was to explore new trends, technology, and products to bring to their customers. The show is an annual tradition sponsored by the National Automatic Merchandising Association, a group representing the $25 […]

Tulsa Consumers Learn About Bottled Water

Did you know that there’s a podcast about bottled water? The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) recently launched the podcast titled H2O In The Know. Each episode focuses on different water related topics including the current science on hydration, how to increase recycling rates, standards and regulations, and the taste of different types of waters. […]

Tulsa, Celebrate National Vending Day Every Day

March 7, 2019 was NAMA’s inaugural celebration of National Vending Day, a special day set aside to recognize those who make, sell and enjoy vending machines and the products they offer. Whether we realize it or not, the vending industry has played a role in our lives at one point or another, from the vending […]

Tulsa Office Coffee Service Evolves to Meet Employee Demand

The blueprint of the local coffee shop continues to evolve as the broader coffee industry grows and consumer demands change. New flavors and combinations and roasting and brewing practices constantly appear in the market making local Tulsa foodservice establishments the perfect place to take a break and discover the next in-demand beverage. With more opportunities […]

Tulsa, Do You Have A Unique Vending Machine Story?

Cabbage, lobster, clothing, gold bars, and champagne are a few of the random items that can be purchased in a vending machine somewhere in the world. In the 150+ years since the first fully automatic vending machine was invented, there have been a wide range of products, some practical and others pretty crazy, sold in […]

Break Room Perks in Tulsa Change With Each Generation

Which break room benefit do your Tulsa employees value the most? The answer might surprise you. It depends on which generation the majority of your employees is from. As of 2017, the Pew Research Center determined that 35 percent of the U.S. labor force were Millennials followed by Generation X at 33 percent. To be […]

Water, Vending Machines, and Hydration in Tulsa

Do you drink enough water on a daily basis to meet your health needs? If you’re like 77 percent of a group of recently surveyed, employed Americans, you don’t. The reason given by 43 percent of those individuals was lack of thirst. Before going any further, it is important to make a necessary statement. If […]

Tulsa, Enjoy Bottled Water at Any Time of the Year

Bottled water continues to be a popular choice for both refreshment and rehydration in Tulsa. As the seasons change and summer comes to an end, Tulsa employees are getting ready for all that the fall and winter have to bring. Even though the temperature may be slowly dropping, it is important to remember to stay […]

Tulsa, Have You Tried the New Better-for-You Snacks?

If Tulsa employees look closely, they will see that there are new better-for-you chocolate snacks to be enjoyed. This is good news for employees that enjoy chocolate but stay away because of chocolate’s nutritional value. Researchers and analysts have found that consumers prefer better-for-you (BFY) products and are frequently moving away from traditional sweet treats. […]

Emerging Snack and Beverage Trends in Tulsa

Changing snack and beverage trends in Tulsa are impacting everyone from small, local companies to the largest snack food distributor. To be successful in the long run, both big and small companies need to understand what consumers are looking for. Meals Rather than eating three meals per day, more consumers are looking for ways to […]
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