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 […]

Innovative Technology (ITL) will be showcasing its cash handling equipment and biometric technology range  at ICE to be held in London  next month. Marcus Tiedt, ITL’s sales & marketing director said: “The team are all set to demo our AI-powered biometric technology which provides a robust tool to prevent underage gambling and safeguard vulnerable players. We know age verification will […]

Against the backdrop of the retail industry exploring new sales formats such as unmanned stores and integration with e-commerce, smart vending machines in Southeast Asia have emerged as leaders worldwide. This is attributed not only to the earlier popularity of smartphone payments compared to other countries but also to the demand for contactless shopping due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]

Selecta and Pelican Rouge Coffee Roasters (PRCR), two entities in the coffee industry, have announced their preferred partnership with Change Please, the award-winning social enterprise that blends coffee expertise with a powerful social mission. This collaboration is set to revolutionise the landscape of coffee roasting and self-service distribution across European markets. By teaming up with Change Please, Selecta and PRCR […]

British Business Bank has agreed a £21.25m increase to its ENABLE Funding facility with Tower Leasing to boost asset finance for smaller businesses The British Business Bank has agreed a £21.25m increase of its existing ENABLE Funding facility with Bracknell-based Tower Leasing. The original £25.5m facility was agreed in December 2017, which allowed Tower Leasing to provide additional asset finance […]