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AVA members and guests celebrate at end-of-year bash
By Vending International on January 5, 2024The annual Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) Christmas Luncheon was held at Tobacco Dock in London on December 7 attended by over 260 guests from the industry. After a drinks reception, guests were treated to entertainment presented...
Health trend to push tea market growth
By Vending International on January 5, 2024Increased awareness among people across the globe regarding the weight loss and the health benefits associated with tea are predicted to push the growth rate of the global tea market in the future according to Allied Market Research. As...
Rhea presents the first trail-blazing unmanned coffee vehicle
By Vending International on January 5, 2024The Barista On-Demand is a mobile coffee station developed by Rhea Vendors Group and Neolix integrating automatic coffee machines with an unmanned vehicle. It’s described as a real ‘barista’, available 7/24, ready to serve a quality coffee on demand:...
Lavazza Professional acquires Scottish vending operator SV24-7
By Vending International on December 4, 2023Lavazza Professional has acquired SV24-7 Vending (Stirlingshire Vending) Ltd, a multi-award-winning vending operator based in Alloa, Scotland. The acquisition continues Lavazza Professional’s commitment to customers to invest in and further bolster their national service offering. SV24-7 is a family...
The Vendies 2024: Entries extended
By Vending International on December 1, 2023Entries and nominations for The Vendies 2024 have been extended to March 21, so don’t miss the chance to get your submission in. The event will be held on June 5 at the exclusive Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent...
US water dispense steady growth despite COVID
By Vending International on November 30, 2023The US water dispense market achieved remarkably consistent growth over the past five years, despite COVID and economic uncertainty, according to the latest report from food and drink experts Zenith Global Commercial. The number of units installed rose by...
A trip to the One Stop isn’t complete without a Shmoo shake for the locals in Rhyl
By Vending International on November 30, 2023With over 1,000 stores across the UK, One Stops have become a neighbourhood necessity in many regions, with the majority of One Stops stores now being located in residential areas, allowing locals to pop in for their essentials with...
Partnership delivers sustainable water vending machine solution
By Vending International on November 30, 2023Revolutionary brand Bottle Up has partnered with Livewell Vending to provide its reusable, sustainable, plant-based, BPA-free, pre-filled reusable water bottles in Livewell’s vending machines, which are available to hospitality and leisure sites, schools and colleges, workplaces and residential sites across the North...