After the Government announced VAT registered hospitality businesses would benefit from a temporary 5% reduced rate of VAT, the Automatic Vending Association (AVA) has now established that vending businesses are included. The AVA confirmed that HMRC tax experts had indicated that catering, foodservice and out-of-home food and drink provision are all covered by the VAT reduction and that vending is […]

The upcoming edition of Venditalia, which was due to be held in November, has now been rescheduled to March 10-13, 2021 at Fieramilano Rho. Stakeholders of Venditalia have agreed with the organisers that the decision to reschedule to March 2021 will allow thousands of national and international visitors to travel to the event safely and ensure its success. Care has […]

The European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA) has assured consumers and customers that in light of the coronavirus outbreak there is no increased risk of using vending machines for drinks and snacks. It has also issued the following advice and guidance to consumers: • Please sanitise your hands before touching the buttons on a vending machine • Don’t cough […]

 Vendex Midlands has been postponed until October 6 following the latest government advice around COVID-19. Show Director Phil Reynolds of Trade Events, said: “All exhibitors have been contacted and we are contacting pre-registered visitors.  This has been a difficult but necessary decision and we would like to thank our exhibitors, visitors and suppliers for their understanding.  We look forward to […]

Venditalia, the international vending fair, initially scheduled for May, has been postponed due to concerns over the coronavirus. A statement from the organisers said the next edition of Venditalia will now be held at Fieramilano Rho Exhibition Centre from November 18 to 21, 2020. The decision to postpone the event is in line with the latest ordinances issued by Italy’s Lombardy region, […]

The AVA Live: On the Road event, due to be held next Thursday, has been postponed over coronavirus concerns. AVA marketing and communications executive Kennedy Procter said: “Due to general concerns over Covid-19 and a number of delegate cancellations we have decided to postpone the AVA Live: On the Road @ Britvic scheduled for March 19. AVA members rightly feel […]

The Water Dispenser and Hydration Association (WHA) has postponed its first conference, which was due to be held next week, until October. WHA general manager Phillipa Atkinson-Clow said the decision had been taken “in the light of the current coronavirus situation, taking into account the safety and concerns of both exhibitors and delegates”. Mrs Atkinson-Clow confirmed the event will now […]

As the coronavirus spread continues, the Automatic Vending Association (AVA) has produced a summary of guidance for its members from the World Health Organisation, workplace expert ACAS and the NHS. The document also provides links to a range of official websites which are frequently updated as the situation changes. The AVA has advised members to check these regularly. What is […]

Crane Payment Innovations (CPI), the specialist in banknote and coin validation, cashless payment systems, and asset management software, has announced the acquisition of Cummins Allison, provider of coin, currency and check handling solutions, as well as ATMs. “We are extremely excited about the new opportunities created by the acquisition of Cummins Allison,” says Jan-Hinrik Bauwe, president, CPI. “The natural fit […]

Lavazza Professional has introduced the new KLIX Eco Cup, which it describes as a breakthrough in in-cup vending. It’s biodegradable and recyclable with normal paper waste. The cup will be available in KLIX vending machines from February 2020, serving a wide range of popular hot drinks brands, with many more to come throughout the year. Ashley Weller, UK market director […]