Major soft drink companies are partnering with the American Beverage Association to launch the Calories Count Vending Program, which will bring more low-calorie beverages, calorie counts and display messages encouraging lower-calorie choices to vending machines next year. The program will start in municipal buildings in Chicago and San Antonio, Texas, and includes a competition with a $5 million prize to the city that shows the biggest wellness gains among employees. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (10/8),