Due to popular demand the deadline for entries and nominations has been extended to Tuesday 29th April.   There are four separate nomination forms, each with their own categories. Companies are invited to nominate themselves for an award within each of the relevant categories. They are also invited to nominate a member of staff for an ‘Individual Award’. The judging […]

The organisers of fmVend have announced that the one day event planned for 20th May will now not be taking place. Publishing Director Hannah Dedman said: “We were delighted that so many of you could see how this brand new concept would benefit your company and drive the industry forward, but without the full financial support of the wider industry […]

Aimia Foods has announced the appointment of Wayne Wanklyn to the role of Category Controller – Coffee.  In the newly created role, Wayne will be responsible for the development of customer-specific coffee solutions in the out of home sector.  Wayne, who has worked in the foodservice and vending industry for 27 years with Nestle, joins Aimia Foods at a time […]

The Automatic Vending Association understands the requirements of The Royal Mint to maintain the integrity of the £1 coin, and it comes as no surprise that because of the increased level of counterfeiting, a new public consultation will be launched by the Chancellor for the introduction of a new £1 coin. Speaking of The Royal Mint’s decision to introduce the […]

DGB Refrigeration, providers of specialist refrigeration services and equipment, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. It was February 1994 when the present owner, Doug Barlow, with the help and support of his wife, sister and brother-in-law, established DGB Refrigeration following the purchase of a business which Doug had been managing since 1979. With the continued support of both customers and […]

The Automatic Vending Association understands the requirements of The Royal Mint to maintain the integrity of the £1 coin, and it comes as no surprise that because of the increased level of counterfeiting, a new public consultation will be launched by the Chancellor for the introduction of a new £1 coin. Speaking of The Royal Mint’s decision to introduce the […]

What Price Solutions Ltd , the only dedicated UK sales agency focussed on the Vending sector has recruited Peter Clout to cover the South East of the country. Peter’s background is very much in the foodservice market, with lengthy spells at Premier Brands, Burtons Biscuits (which he will be selling now) and Foodbrokers. Peter comments that he is very much […]

A team from leading soft drinks brand Vimto, is preparing to scale Kilimanjaro hoping to raise in excess of £25,000 for the company’s chosen charity; Warrington Youth Club. The team of six tackling the mite of the summit includes James Nichols who is the great grandson of the inventor of Vimto, John Noel Nichols. He is joined by two department […]

Award recognises SFS’s commitment to the vending sector Fifth consecutive win since the award’s inauguration in 2009 Siemens Financial Services (SFS) has been awarded the ‘Service Supplier of the Year’ accolade by the National Independent Vending Operators’ association (NIVO) for the fifth consecutive year. Voted by NIVO’s more than 300 members, this distinction acknowledges SFS’s outstanding customer support and services […]

Huhtamaki, the UK’s leading packaging and disposables manufacturer, is delighted to announce its sponsorship of Sparsholt College Hampshire’s 2014 RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden entry. Working in partnership with the College to create a themed garden with a strong environmental message, Huhtamaki hope to both enthuse and educate everyone with the merits of sustainability, composting and waste recycling. Huhtamaki’s environmentally […]