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Entries open for The Vendies 2024
By Vending International on December 1, 2023We 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
By Vending International on December 4, 2023Lavazza 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
By Vending International on November 30, 2023The 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
By Vending International on November 30, 2023With 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
By Vending International on November 30, 2023Revolutionary 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
By Vending International on November 30, 2023Refreshment 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
By Vending International on November 30, 2023Circular 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
By Vending International on November 30, 2023Recent 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...