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11/05/2018

Congratulations Trevor & Colleen Murray Vend Natural of Houston. Now partnering with another great school in the Aldine Independent Schools District. Vend Natural now has the opportunity to provide a wide selection of Healthy Snacking Options to all the students and staff at Dwight D. Eisenhower High School while generating much needed funds for the school. It’s a win/win opportunity. HOME OF THE EAGLES!

10/11/2018

Vend Natural has expanded in the District of Columbia! Already serving the USDA and the Superior Court of D.C., Vend Natural has been selected by the Catholic University of America as its healthy vending partner, announced the company’s CEO, William H. Carpenter, Jr. With equipment in four major locations across the campus, students and staff now have the opportunity to access USDA approved, healthy, all natural and organic snacks and beverages in addition to the soft drinks and sweet-and-salty treats that are available in the traditional vending machines. This creates the opportunity of better learning, as the link between good nutrition and students’ academic is well documented.

Inspired by the opportunity to contribute to better health for our nation’s students.

08/30/2018

Vend Natural Wins Richardson’s ISD Healthy Snack Vending Contract

Congratulations Vend Natural’s new Dallas Distributor’s Lisa Nace and Laura Neumark– The Richardson Independent School District has awarded its snack vending contract for its high schools to Annapolis, MD-based Vend Natural, this award follows other large school districts – in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Minneapolis, Richmond, Dallas/Ft. Worth and others –across the nation that have selected Vend Natural as their healthy vending partner. Today, more than 2 million students have access to Vend Natural’s nutritious snacking program.
Vend Natural (www.vendnatural.com) was selected for its long track record in the healthy vending industry and its specialty in providing customized nutritional vending programs to large & small public school districts and prominent higher education institutions across the country. The school district values Vend Natural’s commitment to offering the latest technological advancements in vending, including: energy efficient machines with touch screens and a broad array of payment options; real-time inventory management systems providing the company with 24/7 sales information; and its extensive array of all-natural snacks. Vend Natural is the oldest healthy vending company in the country and now operates in 25 states and the District of Columbia.
We are excited that nearly 10,000 Richardson students as well as teachers and staff will now have access to a nutritionally sound snacking program. Recognizing the connection between good nutrition and learning outcomes, we applaud the school district for making sure their environment is fueled by healthier snacking options.
Vend Natural’s machines will carry a wide selection of healthy snacks such as all-natural chips and popcorn, low-fat health bars, high protein nuts, trail mix, dried fruits and a full range of whole grain, low sugar snacks. All of the products available to the District through Vend Natural meet or exceed federal, state and school nutritional standards for calories, fat, vitamins, fiber, sodium and more.
About Vend Natural
Vend Natural’s mission is to support improved eating practices by offering healthy products that are easily accessible and affordable. Vend Natural is the only healthy snacking company in the U.S. that both partners with local market distributors and owns and operates its own machines, enabling the company to test new equipment and products and provide relevant training and customer service operation for its distributors. For more, visit www.vendnatural.com

Snack Better. Live Better.

08/29/2018

Vend Natural is pleased to announce Hans Lutkefedder, VP of Operations was one of four that was awarded the Nama Foundation Scholarship to attend the Executive Development Program at Michigan State University. Each year, the Foundation awards four scholarships to EDP. In collaboration with NAMA’s Emerging Leaders Network

(ELN), one of the four scholarships will be awarded exclusively to an ELN member. EDP is designed for aspiring leaders in all aspects of convenience services.

The intensive 5-day course will help attendees think like a CEO and move their careers to the next level. Participants will come away with a better understanding of the industry as well as tools for improving their leadership skills and advancing their careers.

Congratulations Hans!!

07/30/2018

The NAMA 2018 Fly-In is designed to connect industry members with their legislators and stress the impact of convenience services in each congressional district, as well as discuss timely issues impacting the industry. The goal is to make our industry’s presence known on Capitol Hill, educate lawmakers through industry leaders’ first-hand stories, and to provide networking opportunities throughout the event. Our Vend Natural team William Carpenter Jr. and Hans Lutkefedder are attendees.

01/08/2018

Proud to be partnering with York Street Market for fresh foods, deli and baked goods in our micro market at UVA! Established in 1967 as a meat and cheese distribution route, York Street Market is a family owned and operated company that has evolved into a fresh food solution for customers seeking a higher standard of food quality and service. WE LOVE THEIR FOOD!

01/05/2018

Happy, healthy new year all. Make sure to keep healthy snacking on your resolution list!