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The Vendies 2023: Meet our winners
By Vending International on June 19, 2023Designed to recognise and reward companies and individuals that have made exceptional contributions to the trade, the Vendies Awards took place on the 7th June at the Grand Connaught Rooms , London, allowing the industry’s very best to network...
Technical Day webinar addresses all of vending’s hot topics
By Vending International on October 2, 2023Last month the AVA hosted its first Technical Day webinar, which was an opportunity for members to hear more about issues impacting the vending industry and receive vital practical advice from industry experts. The webinar covered a variety of...
Ham chain chooses new digital platform for airport vending machines
By Vending International on October 2, 2023Described as the world’s largest ham chain, Enrique Tomás, has implemented a new digital signage platform in its new model of vending machines launched at Barcelona Airport. The first phase includes a total of 30 stores, distributed at strategic...
Evoca Group announces senior level changes
By Vending International on October 2, 2023Evoca 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...
Cocoa sector joins forces with governments to tackle deforestation
By Vending International on October 2, 2023The Cocoa and Forests Initiative has (CFI) announced significant strides towards its mission of eradicating deforestation in the cocoa sector through collaborative efforts between cocoa and chocolate companies, and the governments of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana. This cooperative venture,...
Keeping consumers in the know: how SCA awareness benefits merchants
By Vending International on October 2, 2023When the new Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) regulations were put in place, the goal was clear – reducing ecommerce fraud. But the two-factor authentication has also created significant friction in the customer journey. Merchants are trying to navigate the...
EVEX 2023 brings vending community to Romania
By Vending International on October 2, 2023The European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA) held its annual European Vending Experience (EVEX) on 5 & 6 September in Bucharest, Romania, the first time this unique industry event has visited Eastern Europe. The event, organised in...
Time for vending to focus on food allergies
By Vending International on September 15, 2023More needs to be done needs to be done to cater for people with severe food allergies, especially in vending machines near schools, in hospitals and at airports according to Creative Nature’s founder Julianne Ponan MBE. Julianne said: “People...
Health-aware consumers demand more from vending
By Vending International on September 15, 2023As consumer demand evolves to a healthier standard, it is important for vending to start providing healthy options according to Vending & Automated Retail Association chief executive David Llewellyn. The vended snacks market in the UK has experienced notable...