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NAMA Cancels The
2020 NAMA Show

365 Retail Markets
Introduces The
PicoCooler

[ COVID-19 ]

NAMA

NAMA announced the cancellation of The NAMA
Show in an e-blast to members on March 20, 2020.

NAMA LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCED
their decision to cancel The 2020 NAMA Show,
originally scheduled May 6-8 in Nashville,
Tenn. NAMA President
and CEO Carla Balakgie
cited the State of Emergency
declared by Nashville Mayor
Jim Cooper and the recommendations of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) to postpone events to avoid the spread
of COVID-19.
NAMA's COVID-19 resources
NAMA is providing the community with
government-issued guidance and answers to
commonly asked questions about the coronavirus at their website. Resources include updates
on government orders, essential industry certification documents and information about SBA
assistance.
* Visit namanow.org/covid for more
information.
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Automatic Merchandiser * April 2020

As the newest addition to
their Connected Campus,
365 introduced the
smallest, most versatile
technology that can be
used on a vending machine
(PicoVend) or on a cooler
(PicoCooler). The PicoCooler,
now available throughout
the U.S., has an interactive
touchscreen, connectivity
and payment versatility,
and extra security with its
built-in camera. PicoVend,
a convenience-driven and
consumer-focused vending
technology, will be released
at a later date.
VendingMarketWatch.
com/21128926

FDA Advances Efforts
On Evaluating CBD
Products
The U.S. Food and
Drug Administration is
conducting an evaluation of
cannabidiol (CBD) products
in order to better educate
the public. This will include
explaining the potential
risks associated with CBD
use, facilitating further CBD
research and effectively
monitoring the marketplace.
The FDA recognizes the
significant public interest in
CBD products and aims to
work with stakeholders to
develop data and close the
knowledge gaps about the
safety, science and quality
of CBD products.
VendingMarketWatch.
com/21128857

Purdue, IFMA Share
Projections Of
COVID-19 Impact
The International Food
Manufacturers Association
(IFMA) and Purdue
University professor Jayson
Lusk made predictions
regarding the coronavirus
pandemic's potential impact
on the food industry.
Lusk's predictions involve
supply chain, grocery stores
and the potential impact on
the global populuation.
The IFMA shared
results from a survey of
foodservice operators and
manufacturers along with a
review of a consumer study
about eating behavior.
VendingMarketWatch.
com/21130446

Compass Group
Named No. 1 By Food
Management
Compass Group North
America was named
the top company in
contract management
by Food Management.
The publication ranks
large-scale foodservice
companies based on
revenue for fiscal or
calendar year 2019.
Continental Services, of
Troy, Mich., was identified
among the "Top Risers,"
which each had at least
20% revenue growth over
the past year.
VendingMarketWatch.
com/21130928

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