The Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) has offered the following updates from its Environment and Sustainability Committee on single use cup levies across the Home Countries. Each of the Home Countries are in the process of reviewing the need, or how to implement, a ‘consumer point of purchase’ levy (around 20p-25p) per cup as part of environmental or packaging […]

At the end of December this year, Steve Collins, membership services manager of the Vending and Automated Retail Association (AVA) will be retiring from the AVA – after 23 years, over 2,000 audits, thousands of miles, a few AVEXes and several chief executives. AVA chief executive, David Llewellyn said: “Starting as quality co-ordinator in 1999, Steve has made a significant […]

Vending machines stocked with more than 300 of saliva-based, PCR tests for COVID-19 are being installed at the University of Illinois in America. Students activate the machines with their smartphones, by scanning a QR code, at no cost to the student. The machines come with a dropbox, so a user can collect a sample and submit his or her test […]

Innovative Technology Ltd. (ITL), the award-winning provider of cash handling equipment and AI-powered biometric solutions, is celebrating 30 years in business this year.  Founded in 1992 by David Bellis MBE, the Oldham-based firm was created with the aim to design and manufacture cost effective banknote validation equipment. In 1994 the company launched its first product, the NV1, and their iconic […]

The vending industry is showing signs of a post-pandemic recovery, with 16% growth reported in the sector from 2020 to 2021, new research from the Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) has found. The findings from the AVA’s annual Census for 2021, which consists of submissions from the operators of 310,000 machines around the UK, also highlighted the continued growth […]

The vending industry is showing signs of a post-pandemic recovery, with 16% growth reported in the sector from 2020 to 2021, new research from the Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) has found. The findings from the AVA’s annual Census for 2021, which consists of submissions from the operators of 310,000 machines around the UK, also highlighted the continued growth […]

International design and innovation studio CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati and coffee vending machine manufacturer Rhea, along with architect Italo Rota, have unveiled a new coffee experience concept. The Coffee Landscape is a composite coffee station for offices that transforms coffee making from a solitary activity – in which individuals gravitate away from people and towards the machine – into one where […]

The family of vending stalwart Paul Beard whose career has spanned decades in the industry are calling for any former colleagues to get in touch as Mr Beard is now unexpectedly in ill health. His son, David Beard, said he would love to hear from former colleagues who have any memories/stories or those who remember his father, now 75. Mr […]

The European Vending & Coffee Service Association stands in solidarity with the people impacted by the invasion in Ukraine and with all those who are affected by the crisis, the body has said. As an industry sector dedicated to providing food and drinks on-the-go and in the workplace, the EVA said its members in Ukraine are working hard to ensure […]

The Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) has welcomed the support that the Government has offered to individuals and businesses within the UK in the Spring Statement. Chief executive David Llewellyn said: “With continued uncertainty over pricing, the announcement that fuel duty will be cut by 5p a litre will act as a small help to the vending sector though […]