The Vending & Automated Retail Association has appointed Communications and Events Executive, Kennedy Warwick. Kennedy brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as the AVA’s full-time marketing & communications executive from 2018 to 2021. While her role has evolved to part-time, Kennedy’s dedication remains steadfast as she now oversees both internal and external communications, including the eagerly awaited monthly newsletter, […]

  The Vending & Automated Retail Association has appointed Communications and Events Executive, Kennedy Warwick. Kennedy brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as the AVA’s full-time marketing & communications executive from 2018 to 2021. While her role has evolved to part-time, Kennedy’s dedication remains steadfast as she now oversees both internal and external communications, including the eagerly awaited monthly […]

SB Software has announced the appointment of Oliver Millson as technical account manager, joining the company’s growing crew of experienced professionals on hand to support clients in getting more and more commercial benefits from technology and data. Oliver can draw on long personal experience right on the front line of the vending sector, including 14 years with Millsons Vending based […]

DGB Refrigeration is marking it’s 30th anniversary this year. The company was first established in 1994 by its founder Doug Barlow. He had originally worked for East Midlands Electricity Board and Blackburn Starling, running their refrigeration departments. With this wealth of knowledge and experience in refrigeration gained over 40 years, Doug, along with support of his family, set up the company. DGB […]

Innovative Technology (ITL) will be showcasing its cash handling equipment and biometric technology range  at ICE to be held in London  next month. Marcus Tiedt, ITL’s sales & marketing director said: “The team are all set to demo our AI-powered biometric technology which provides a robust tool to prevent underage gambling and safeguard vulnerable players. We know age verification will […]

Selecta and Pelican Rouge Coffee Roasters (PRCR), two entities in the coffee industry, have announced their preferred partnership with Change Please, the award-winning social enterprise that blends coffee expertise with a powerful social mission. This collaboration is set to revolutionise the landscape of coffee roasting and self-service distribution across European markets. By teaming up with Change Please, Selecta and PRCR […]

Lavazza 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 business, with over 60 years of experience in the vending industry. The company provides vending and office coffee services, including fully […]

Revolutionary 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 of England. Bottle Up and Livewell each have sustainability at their heartland, making the partnership well-aligned. Made in Wolverhampton, Bottle Up […]

Evoca Group, the out-of-home coffee and vending machine company, has announced three board-level changes in the company, effective immediately. Andrea Zocchi has resigned as chief executive. Mr. Zocchi has played a leading role in the company for over 20 years and will remain as member of the Board of Directors. Jochen Fabritius succeeds Andrea Zocchi as Evoca’s chief executive and […]

The Vending & Automated Retail Association, has announced several changes to its board of directors, reflecting the company’s commitment to enhancing its leadership team and positioning itself for continued growth and success. The following personnel changes have been made to the AVA’s Board of Directors: Firstly, Stuart Coutts has taken over the role of Chair of the AVA board. The […]