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UK airport campaign targets traveller hydration through connected retail technology
UK performance wellness brand Ten Percent Club has announced a major travel retail rollout across 33 airport-connected retail machines operated by Manchester Airports Group (MAG), spanning London Stansted Airport, Manchester Airport and East Midlands Airport through...
Tobacco and vaping product vending machine ban
The UK government has announced new restrictions on vending machines selling tobacco, herbal smoking products and cigarette papers, and vaping and nicotine products from 29 October 2026. From that date it will become an offence for a person with management or control...
Wenlock Spring invests in future manufacturing talent
The Shropshire water bottler is developing practical skills across engineering, production, logistics, marketing and data through apprenticeships, internships and placements. Wenlock Spring is using apprenticeships, internships and engineering placements to give young...
AVA responds to DHSC intention to ban energy drinks from vending machines
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has now published the outcome of its consultation on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children. The Government has confirmed its intention to introduce legislation that will make it illegal to sell...
Crane Convenience unveils next-generation coffee portfolio
Crane Convenience, a division of CPI and part of Crane NXT Co., a recognized leader in vending and unattended convenience solutions, today announced the launch of its next-generation coffee range in the UK and Europe. Built with a commitment to design excellence,...
Robotic technology outperforms elite baristas in historic live showdown
The 7th-Generation COFE+ Fully Automated Robotic Café by Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology outperformed a group of elite human baristas in a head-to-head live competition at the 2026 Hongqiao International Coffee Culture Festival. Conducted under strict international...
The AVA announces new board of directors
The Automatic Vending Association (AVA)Â has announced the appointment of its new Board of Directors, bringing together a diverse and highly experienced group of industry professionals from across the vending and automated retail sector. The new board spans operations,...
Energy drink vending ban to cost industry £43 million, says AVA
The Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) has slammed the Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) decision to impose a blanket ban on vending machine sales of high-caffeine energy drinks, warning it will cost the industry an estimated £43 million...
Smart Retail Solutions Group Business Summit hailed a success as industry leaders come together
The Smart Retail Solutions (SRS) Group has hailed its 2026 Business Summit a major success after welcoming delegates from across the unattended retail and out-of-home sectors for an afternoon of industry insight, collaboration and networking, held under the wings of...
CHAICO brings authentic Iced Karak Chai to the UK vending market through Westo Direct Wholesale
The UK vending sector continues to evolve as consumers seek more adventurous, premium beverage choices beyond traditional soft drinks and coffee. Responding to this growing demand, Westo Direct Wholesale has announced the availability of CHAICO Iced Karak Chai RTD,...
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THE VENDIES
The Vending Industry Awards are making a live return for 2024!
Following the success of the Vendies 2023 live awards ceremony- organised by the publishers of Vending International, Datateam Business Media – we are excited to announce that the Vendies will be returning for 2024!
