Vianet, a prominent player in the technology and data analytics industry, celebrated National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the outstanding achievements of its apprentices. With 10% of its workforce engaged in apprenticeship programmes last year, Vianet is steadfast in its commitment to nurturing talent and fostering continuous learning and development. Graduation day extravaganza: a glimpse into success stories The company’s head […]

Hundreds of Per-and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals that contain fluorine, sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals” because they currently have no known breakdown pathway in nature, are expected to be banned in the UK the Vending & Automated Retail Association has warned. Members of this group of chemicals are very widely used in the vending industry but it is becoming clear […]

Kepak and PG Group Vending have reached an industry milestone by launching Europe’s first Hot Vend Kiosk in an airport. The innovative one-stop automated retail solution has officially been installed at London Luton Airport (LLA). The Kepak exclusive Hot Vend Kiosk will dispense one of its Cook-in-Box range burgers within 80 seconds of users making their choice. The machine has […]

The one-day vending event, Vendex Midlands, is back this March offering visitors an opportunity to get to grips with all the latest developments in the vending industry. Planned for March 20 at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes, Vendex Midlands invites you to step into the future of vending, offering an opportunity to immerse yourself in cutting-edge technologies, connect with […]

SB Software has announced the appointment of Oliver Millson as technical account manager, joining the company’s growing crew of experienced professionals on hand to support clients in getting more and more commercial benefits from technology and data. Oliver can draw on long personal experience right on the front line of the vending sector, including 14 years with Millsons Vending based […]

Selecta, Europe’s the route-based, self-service FoodTech provider, has announced a strategic partnership with FrieslandCampina, a global dairy company. This collaboration, spanning all 16 markets where Selecta operates, marks a significant step forward in their joint mission to provide exceptional coffee experiences while upholding the highest quality standards.  Under a comprehensive agreement, FrieslandCampina will supply Selecta with three essential product categories: liquid milk, creamers, […]

The number of connected vending machines worldwide will grow at a rate of 16.4 percent from 5.8 million units in 2022 to reach 12.3 million units by 2027 according to the latest report from ResearchandMarkets.com The first solutions for including connectivity in vending machines became commercially available more than two decades ago. It has however taken years for the technology […]

Wafflemeister has announced the first-ever launch of its waffles into the vending sector through a partnership with Templeman Retailing & Vending. Effective immediately, Wafflemeister’s 50g and 90g waffles, will be available to buy from the 3,500 vending machines across the country serviced by Templeman. In addition to the listing across the vending estate Templeman Retailing will also make Wafflemeister 50g & 90g waffles available […]

With consumer behaviours constantly changing, the vending industry must react accordingly. Convenience is something that all consumers demand, and therefore vending machines need to have the right technology installed to make transactions as seamless as possible.  Data from the recent Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) census reveals that a substantial 65% of vending machines within the UK are now […]

DGB Refrigeration is marking it’s 30th anniversary this year. The company was first established in 1994 by its founder Doug Barlow. He had originally worked for East Midlands Electricity Board and Blackburn Starling, running their refrigeration departments. With this wealth of knowledge and experience in refrigeration gained over 40 years, Doug, along with support of his family, set up the company. DGB […]