U-Select-It Announces Support Of NAMA’s Public Health Commitment

DES MOINES, IOWA – February 5, 2020 – U-Select-It Inc., a leading full-line vending equipment manufacturer, is pleased to announce its support of the National Automatic Merchandising Association’s (NAMA) public health commitment aiming to increase healthy snacks in vending machines across the United States. NAMA’s commitment is backed by the Partnership for a Healthier America and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.    

This commitment will require at least one-third of all snacks in a vending machine to be classified as “better for you” products, which means they must meet at least two publicly recognized health standards. The commitment will be implemented over the next three years and will increase the availability of “better for you” offerings by 40%, when compared to current levels.

Regarding the commitment, NAMA CEO Carla Balakgie says, “There are nearly four million vending machines serving snacks and beverages every day, 24/7 across this country. 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.”

As an active NAMA member, U-Select-It is proud to support this initiative by collaborating with healthy, “better for you” snack suppliers to offer product rebate programs to vendor operators.

“Through product rebate programs with companies such as Ekoa, a natural dried fruit bar product supplier, USI is committed to making healthy products more readily available to vending operators across the United States,” said Jim Chico, Vice President of Global Sales at U-Select-It. “Our goal is to help operators provide an increased selection of “better for you” products to promote a healthier lifestyle and meet the increased consumer demand for healthier choices.”

To learn more about the National Automatic Merchandising Association and its commitment aiming to increase healthy snacks in vending machines across the United States click HERE.

For additional questions about U-Select-It’s support of this commitment or to learn about any product from USelect-It, please call 1-800-247-8709 or visit https://www.uselectit.com/.

About U-Select-It, Inc.

About U-Select-It, Inc. - Based in Des Moines, IA is a leading global vending solutions provider, offering the industry’s most comprehensive range of integrated, full-line vending equipment, services, and technology. We strive to deliver innovative, quality vending solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations and provide an exceptional end-customer experience. Family owned and operated, USI has served the convenience services industry since 1931. www.uselectit.com -- Contact: Jim Chico // Tel: +1 (515) 271.8452 // E-mail: [email protected].