CORONA, Calif., Dec. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AVT, Inc. (OTC
Markets: AVTC) (www.autoretail.com), a manufacturer of high
performance automated retailing systems and technology-infused
vending machines, announced that they have a deep portfolio of
products and solutions that already meet the new requirements
established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
As reported in Vending Times and other publications, the
long-awaited calorie-disclosure rules for food and beverages sold
through vending machines have been finalized by the FDA.
The vending machine rule requires operators who own or operate
20 or more vending machines to disclose calorie information for
food sold from vending machines. Owners of vending machines must
post calorie information for each item inside the machines on
nearby placards, posters or on digital displays.
"We are seeing the ushering in of a new era of vending," said
Shannon Illingworth, Founder and
Chairman of AVT, Inc. "Consumers have demanded a change, and we
have responded by providing new technologies that empower and
inform."
AVT has developed proprietary software and a series of unique
touchscreen interfaces that provide consumers with complete
nutritional information, as well as the options to play games, read
news, receive coupons and special offers, and enjoy free WiFi.
AVT's patent on wireless connectivity of vending machines will
also play an important role in the phase-in of new, FDA-compliant
systems. "The FDA regulation is specifically targeting owners of
multiple machines," said James
Winsor, CEO of AVT. "Our patented technologies enable owners
and operators of vending machines to receive real-time information
on all of their units, including sales reports, status updates,
inventory alerts, and highly detailed and customizable data."
"Americans eat and drink about one-third of their calories away
from home and people today expect clear information about the
products they consume," said FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D. "Making calorie
information available is an important step for public health that
will help consumers make informed choices for themselves and their
families."
To find out how AVT can help vending operators come into
compliance, or for details on AVT's new line of FDA-compliant
vending systems, please call (877) 424-3663, or visit:
www.autoretail.com.
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Size of vending industry data from VendingMarketWatch.com "State
of Vending Industry Report."
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SOURCE AVT, Inc.