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Michelle Obama aims to end child obesity in a generation
By Mimi Hall and Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY

February 09, 2010


"It's an ambitious goal, but we don't have time to wait," the first lady said in an interview with USA TODAY in her spacious office in the East Wing of the White House. "We've got to stop citing statistics and wringing our hands and feeling guilty, and get going on this issue."

Vend Natural, Inc. Expands Healthy Snacking Business in Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Area Schools Select Vend Natural Machines for Students

Pittsburgh, PA., January 26, 2010


"Western Pennsylvania has demonstrated its commitment to providing students and others with access to healthy snacking alternatives," said Robert Fabean, manager of Vend Natural of Western Pennsylvania.

Vend Natural, Inc. Introduces Del Monte Fresh Produce’s
“Fresh Vending Line” to its Healthy Vending Line Initiative
Deal is one of the first to bring selection of fresh fruit and vegetables to healthy snack machines

VENTURA, Calif., December 14, 2009


"We are especially excited about Vend Natural’s presence in schools where we can reach students of many ages and positively influence their eating habits while they grow."

Cutting Calories in Lunch Lady Land
Baltimore's school lunch program is trying to offer healthier meals on a budget.



October 20, 2009
Reference: www.abcnews.go.com


Vend Natural, Inc. was featured on CBS 3 in Philadelphia, PA.
"Area School Offering Student Organic Alternative"



May 13, 2008, 6:26 p.m. ET
CBS 3’s Natasha Brown visited a high school in
Montgomery County tha is offering students
nutritious alternatives.
Reference: www.CBS3.com


Vend Natural, Inc., featured in September issue of LAS&F.
By : Heidi Creed
September, 2008
Reference: lasandf.com


"Chips, cookies, sodas… oh my! Pass a vending machine during a weak moment and any attempt you’ve made to eat healthfully during the day is sabotaged by that Twinkie you didn’t really want in the first place... "

Vend Natural, Inc. Secures Healthy Vending Machine Placements In Pennsylvania
Posted: June 12th, 2008 12:47 PM PDT
Reference: AMonline.com


"Vend Natural Inc., a Los Angeles, Calif.-based healthy vending program, has gained placement in Pennsylvania schools and has attracted local media attention. The Montgomery County, Pa. school district has reportedly signed up for the program, which was highlighted in a TV news report. "

Letter of Recommendation from Williamson Hospitality Services.
July 8, 2008
Reference: williamsonhospitality.com


"I just wanted to say what an unqualified success the new Natural Vend machine has been at Germantown Friends School. The feedback from the students, faculty and staff have told us loud and clear that it is what they are looking for in terms of snacks, and drinks.... "

Letter of Recommendation from Oak Park Unified School District.
June 06, 2008
Reference: www.opusd.k12.ca.us


"When I came to Oak Park Unified School District, the district was in the process of eliminating chemicals and artificial additives in the foods offered for the lunch and breakfast program.... "