Sep 22, 2026 | SOFT DRINKS
The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed plans to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks (over 150mg/litre, excluding tea and coffee) to under-16 year-olds in England and from all vending machines, regardless of location, from 6 April...
Aug 13, 2026 | SOFT DRINKS, Vending News
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...
Jul 7, 2026 | SOFT DRINKS, To go
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,...
May 29, 2026 | SOFT DRINKS
A beverage expert spent six months collecting and assessing energy drinks from all six continents to create the world’s first objective global ranking of the category. But during the process, an unexpected discovery emerged: depending on the continent, energy...
Nov 17, 2025 | SOFT DRINKS
The Vending & Automatic Retail Association (AVA) is urging its members to contact their MPs and respond to the government’s consultation on banning the sale of energy drinks from vending machines, warning that the proposed policy would have a severe and growing...
Nov 17, 2025 | SOFT DRINKS
 Soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills has debuted a new carbonated soft drink, available for the vending market, as it continues its expansion. Radnor Spring offers four refreshing and fruity flavours of sparkling spring water with added B vitamins – and all low...
