Message from the Association President From a Roller Coaster to a Train Ride When I reflect on the last decade or more of our industry, I realize that we have been on a big roller coaster ride. If you want an example that is a little closer to home, think of your personal investment portfolios: an up and down ride with no sight of any stability.   CAMA Show 2024 Last Chance to Register! CAMA is once again co-locating with the Convenience U CARWACS Show to create one of the biggest industry shows in Canada! Less than 2 weeks away: join us at the International Centre on March 5&6! 4500+ registered industry retailers, suppliers and distributers  200+ Companies Connect with 100s of industry leading exhibitors, the biggest brands and decision makers. Get with the Program! All at the International Centre, we welcome attendees to the full program: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 CAMA Members Presentation 10am - 12pm The Future of Fresh Food: Chilled Ready Meals with MicVac, The Screaming Chef Coming to Canada: Technology, Trends & Insights into the Canadian Market, Kiosoft Trade Show Floor Open 12pm- 5pm CAMA Networking Reception 5.30pm - 7.30pm Wednesday, March 6, 2024 CAMA Members Networking 10am - 12pm Trade Show Floor Open 12pm- 5pm Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Sports and Energy Drinks: Facts vs. Fiction Sports and energy drinks are two product categories that many operators often second guess their value for a variety of different reasons. Sports drinks (used to re-hydrate, help with thirst, and restore electrolyte balance) often get a bad rap for simply being “overrated coloured water” with minimal health benefits. It is estimated the sports drink market in Canada is in excess of $700M and growing at just under 5% per year.  The NAMA Show 2024 Dallas, Texas | May 7- 9, 2024 The annual NAMA Show returns to provide cutting-edge solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of operators, professionals and consumers. NAMA has extended member rates to CAMA members - that's a saving of $200 per registration! Get the discount code for 2024 before the Earlybird Rates end on February 29th. Canada Night 2024 We invite all Canadian Vending and OCS Operators to join us for the return of our annual reception! Registration open now! Coffee Corner: Looking Beyond the Cup We are experiencing a new wave of consumers looking for a ‘cup-o-joe’ that is the most sustainable and environmentally friendly for all industries including retail, office coffee services and vending. CAMA Members get access to the NAMA Knowledge Centre at NAMA Member Prices To register for the NAMA courses as a CAMA Member, contact admin@vending-cama.com for details. Tech Corner: Have You Tried Turning It Off & On Again? Experience is one of the best tools in your box – but technology across the industry is evolving every day, and with many operators adding new elements to modernize their business, is your front line keeping up? Investigating Non-Critical Injuries: Tips To Overcome 4 Common Challenges If investigating non-critical incidents and injuries has been reduced to a paper exercise in your workplace, your ability to continuously improve your safety program is at risk. That’s because finding and correcting root causes is a lot harder without a full investigation, explains WSPS Consultant Kristin Onorato.  Welcome to New Members! Diamond Vending Full and Bulk Line Vending Operator in Central Alberta Cafe Gran Sasso Cafe Gran Sasso provides a variety of coffee brands and brewing systems to keep your office going – and the energy flowing -- throughout the day. Hensall Foods Inc Hensall Foods is a new food division of Hensall Coop established to launch innovative food projects for the retail markets. See their MicVac technology at the CAMA Show! CAMA Member Renewals 2024 The CAMA website has a full member directory - make sure your company details are up to date. If you have any questions about your membership, please contact admin@vending-cama.com. We thank you for your continued support of our work to connect and support the industry.

ISSUE 19 Feb 2024 Check Out CAMA Members Exhibiting at the Show! SMART PICK is a national healthy choice program available to all CAMA members. For details and to sign up click here! Upcoming Events Check the Event Calendar for a list of upcoming events and important dates. Want to Become a Member?  Membership with CAMA has many benefits. For details and to become a member, click here. Have questions about your membership? Contact admin@vending-cama.com and we will be more then happy to assist you.  ‌

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