Soda Vending Machines To Display Calorie Information

As explained in this Huff-Po story . . .

As criticism over sugary sodas intensifies, Coke, Pepsi and Dr Pepper are rolling out new vending machines that will put calorie counts right at your fingertips.The move comes ahead of a new [federal] regulation that would require restaurant chains and vending machines to post calorie information as early as next year, although the timetable and specifics for complying with that requirement are still being worked out.

This follows the New York City Board of Health's final approval of NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's ban on the sale of large-sized sugary drinks.