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  • Entries open for The Vendies 2024

    Entries open for The Vendies 2024

    By Vending International on December 1, 2023

    We are excited to announce that entries are now open for The Vendies 2024 which will be taking place on the 5th June 2024 at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London. As the leading scheme for the recognition of excellence in...

  • Lavazza Professional acquires Scottish vending operator SV24-7

    Lavazza Professional acquires Scottish vending operator SV24-7

    By Vending International on December 4, 2023

    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...

  • US water dispense steady growth despite COVID

    US water dispense steady growth despite COVID

    By Vending International on November 30, 2023

    The US water dispense market achieved remarkably consistent growth over the past five years, despite COVID and economic uncertainty, according to the latest report from food and drink experts Zenith Global Commercial. The number of units installed rose by...

  • A trip to the One Stop isn’t complete without a Shmoo shake for the locals in Rhyl

    A trip to the One Stop isn’t complete without a Shmoo shake for the locals in Rhyl

    By Vending International on November 30, 2023

    With over 1,000 stores across the UK, One Stops have become a neighbourhood necessity in many regions, with the majority of One Stops stores now being located in residential areas, allowing locals to pop in for their essentials with...

  • Partnership delivers sustainable water vending machine solution

    Partnership delivers sustainable water vending machine solution

    By Vending International on November 30, 2023

    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...

  • Hospital meals get a refresh

    Hospital meals get a refresh

    By Vending International on November 30, 2023

    Refreshment Systems, a provider of innovative vending solutions, has announced its collaboration with Oakhouse Foods, renowned for supplying frozen meals. Together, they have launched a 24/7 hot food vending machine. Hospitals play a crucial role in patient well-being, and...

  • New nationwide paper cup collection  and recycling service

    New nationwide paper cup collection and recycling service

    By Vending International on November 30, 2023

    Circular economy expert, co-cre8, has launched a new nationwide paper cup collection and recycling service that’s designed for all participants in the lifecycle, regardless of size or volume. The founders of co-cre8 have a strong pedigree in this market....

  • Hydration in the elderly matters: WHA offers advice and guidance

    Hydration in the elderly matters: WHA offers advice and guidance

    By Vending International on November 30, 2023

    Recent studies have underlined the importance of hydration for the elderly.  Now the Water Dispenser and Hydration Association (WHA) has put together a leaflet with detailed advice and guidance, called ‘Why Water Matters for elderly People.’ It is available...