The European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA) has announced that EVEX, the European Vending Experience, will return shortly with the joint industry event ‘EVEX-VendCon’ organised together with the German Vending Association (BDV). With only weeks to go, more than 250 participants have already registered, and over 37 exhibitors/sponsors will be able to showcase their latest developments in the modern […]

The 19th Global Water Drinks Congress will be held from 8 to 10 November at Évian-les-Bains, France The Congress  is regarded as the highest level and among the most influential of forums for the global water drinks industry. Designed for industry leaders, suppliers, customers and advisers, the Congress offers attendees a complete overview of the latest market trends, developments, innovation and […]

There was a strong attendance at the first in-person Annual General Meeting of the Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (the WHA) since the body’s formation in January 2020. Held on 22 September 2022, a day before the Government’s mini budget, the event heard from the WHA chairman, Jon Wicks of BWT UK, who said that the industry had bounced back […]

The vending team at Britvic have arranged access to their Hemel Hempstead headquarters for the Vending & Automated Retail Association’s (AVA) regional meeting on October 5. Guests will be able to find out about all the latest market developments in soft drinks, fresh consumer insights and new business opportunities at the event. The AVA will have giving legislation updates on […]

The Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (the WHA) is holding its first in person AGM and General Meeting since the formation of the trade body in January 2020. The event, taking place in the West Midlands on 22 September 2022, is for WHA members only. Phillipa Atkinson-Clow, general manager of the WHA, said: “In surveys, many members name ‘networking’ as […]

            Professionals from across the vending industry attended The Vendies 2022 ceremony on Thursday 9 June to celebrate as the best innovations and individual achievements were recognised and rewarded. The gala event was held at the Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden, hosted by comedian Ian Moore and the National Lottery’s ‘voice of the balls’ […]

The winners of the 2022 InnoBev Awards were announced on 10 May in an awards ceremony during the 2022 UK Soft Drinks Conference in London and online. Organised by the food and drink experts Zenith Global with support from category sponsors Coveris, ICE Water Engineering, Relish Agency and Salomons & Partners, the sixth annual awards attracted over 185 entries from […]

EVEX, the European Vending Experience, returned this year from 11-14 May with a new format as a specific zone inside the Venditalia trade show. The EVEX area at Venditalia was designed at conception to be an interactive and insightful zone with knowledge exchange and business networking at its forefront, and the high attendance during each EVEX session last week certainly […]

The International Trade Fair for Vending & Office Coffee Service planned for 27 to 29 October, euvend & coffeena 2022, is not taking place this year. As the international meeting point for industry decision-makers, aims to offer something for everyone with wide-ranging spectrum of offers. In the course of discussions with industry participants, it has however become evident that euvend […]

The vending industry’s most prestigious awards programme – The Vendies – returns to a live format this year, after being held digitally in 2021, and will take place at the iconic Grand Connaught Rooms in London on 9 June starting at 12pm. The awards ceremony, which will include a Champagne reception, a three-course meal and plenty of entertainment, will be […]