Christmas is just around the corner and we’re very much looking forward to celebrating the year’s successes with you at the AVA Christmas Lunch on 8th December! We’ve secured an amazing venue – LSO St Luke’s, home to the...

The European Vending Association (EVA) recently welcomed its newest member: the Romanian Vending Association (PRIV), tallying its National Association membership to 21. The Romanian Employers’ Association of the Vending Industry (PRIV) was established by some of the pioneers working...

On Wednesday 23 November 2011, as part of his last tour as Executive Chairman of AVS, Brian Tustain visited the new Barry Callebaut Vending UK Ltd premises in Lea Green St Helens. The association between Fekade Zewde and Brian...

As recently as five years ago, there was a common perception amongst consumers that vended coffee was sub-standard compared to what was offered on the high street. As cafes popped up across the country, vending lost out and operators...

Concerns about rising obesity levels and other dietary related diseases make healthy eating a constant cause for concern. While much of the focus is often on food in schools, being able to eat healthily outside of the home is...

There is no doubt that pre-prepared meals are convenient. The ‘stab, stab, ping, ping’ approach to cooking is common in households and offices across theUK. In this age of austerity eating out is a luxury we can ill afford...

Already extremely popular around the world, the Let’s Pizza vending machine has finally arrived in theUK. Currently being installed in venues across the country, the pioneering technology is a cost-effective option for catering managers thanks to an innovative design...

Since becoming the importer for the HLF range of bean to cup machines, The Brew Group have worked hard to ensure the machines have met market expectations. With vast improvements to cleaning cycles, bodywork modifications and general ease of...