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Building a strong foundation for the ‘watercooler moment’

Apr 17, 2026 | WATER

As water provision continues to evolve across workplaces and public spaces, the focus shifts beyond the tap to the surfaces that support it – that combine durability, hygiene and seamless design to elevate both performance and user experience. Nebrak marketing...

Why access to equipment rather than ownership is shaping the next phase of vending growth

Apr 17, 2026 | Features

In today’s vending environment, growth rarely follows a neat, predictable timeline. Opportunities emerge when a new office opens, a healthcare facility upgrades its amenities, or a campus looks to refresh its food service approach. Andrea Russo, sr. director – vending...

Refreshment Systems shortlisted for National Retail Technology Award

Apr 17, 2026 | Company news

Refreshment Systems Ltd (RSL), a family-run vending company, has been shortlisted for the Most Disruptive Retail Technology Award at the Retail Systems Awards. The shortlist recognises RSL’s Vendsmart technology, a new software platform developed to transform how...

Aimia Foods for Professionals raise thousands for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital

Apr 17, 2026 | Company news

Aimia Foods for Professionals has raised £43,228.77 for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. This donation total was made possible by the Aimia Foods for Professionals team and their wide range of fundraising activities including a challenging hike up the Yorkshire Three...

Vendies 2026 finalists announced ahead of June celebration

Apr 17, 2026 | Industry Events

The finalists for the 2026 Vendies Awards have been officially revealed, showcasing the very best talent, innovation and achievement from across the vending and automated retail sector. This year’s shortlist reflects the strength and diversity of the industry, with a...

Vendies Live launches as standalone exhibition ahead of The Vendies Awards

Mar 23, 2026 | Industry Events

A new dedicated exhibition for the vending industry will launch next year. Datateam Business Media, organiser of The Vendies Awards, unveils Vendies Live – a standalone event designed to give suppliers greater opportunity to showcase their latest products and...

Refreshment Systems partners with Neubria to power smarter gym nutrition

Mar 5, 2026 | Company news

Refreshment Systems (RSL) has announced an official partnership with Neubria, focused on transforming how gyms and fitness centres deliver nutrition to their members. The partnership is designed to bring convenient, science-led performance nutrition directly into...

How vending is redefining convenience

Mar 5, 2026 | Features

As urbanisation accelerates and demand grows for fast, contactless purchasing, vending is emerging as a vital component of modern retail, delivering convenience, efficiency and increasingly personalised experiences across workplaces, transport hubs and public spaces....

Nestlé UK and Ireland announces new leadership appointments for 2026

Mar 5, 2026 | Acquisitions & Appointments, Company news

Nestlé UK & Ireland has announced several appointments to its senior leadership team, Katya Simmons, Martin Krohn and Lorenzo Vigano. • Lorenzo Vigano has been appointed managing director for Nestlé Professional UK & Ireland. Lorenzo brings with him a wealth...

The Vendies 2026: Still time to enter

Mar 5, 2026 | Industry Events

There’s still time to enter The Vendies 2026, with the deadline now extended to 25 March to give companies additional time to submit their entries. But don’t leave it too late — make sure you’re in the running. This year we’ve introduced a number of new categories,...

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