What did the EVA Energy Measurement Protocol for refrigerated vending machines do?  The Energy Measurement Protocol, developed by EVA technical experts, has provided a reliable method for over 10 years for vending manufacturers to test the energy consumption of...

Vianet has launched a new website that provides field workers, operators and engineers with immediate access to the all the information and tools they need to install its devices. Additionally, ithosts a selection of useful tips and tricks of...

Ferrero Foodservice has launched Thorntons Luxury Hot Chocolate Powder, that expects to raise the standard for powdered hot chocolate out-of-home.   With the latest independent research showing a real disparity between key markets and the hot chocolate experience on offer,...

Catering cloud-based service provider, The EF Group, has announced the acquisition of menu planning, nutrition and allergen management service provider Catercost. Through this acquisition, The EF Group which trades as e-foods, plans to expand its software platform to offer fully...

SB Software, the maker of Vendmanager, has appointed Martin Olivant to the role of technical manager. With more than 27 years’ experience in vending, and most recently over 13 years at Express the market-leading operator, Martin has earned his...

Options Management has acquired Hilton Lane Associates Ltd T/a Boxlogix and the company will now be known as Options Management t/a Boxlogix. Paul Ure, group managing director of Options Management said: “This is a very exciting opportunity for both...

All five of the world’s leading international bottled water companies will be represented the 16th annual Global Bottled Water Congress from October 8 to 10 in Dubai. Speakers will include: Nestlé Waters chief executive officer Maurizio Paternello Groupe Danone...

Mondelēz International is pledging to bring all its Cadbury chocolate and wider biscuit products, typically bought by parents for children, to under 100 calories. This will see billions of calories removed from the market. The move would see Fudge,...