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,...
Jul 6, 2026 | SNACKS & CONFECTIONERY
Cadbury has launched a new pack size for consumers to enjoy its iconic chunk in a portioned, portable format. The new range of Grab & Go 56g bars offers an alternative bar that meets the growing demand for convenient treats. The food-to-go snacking category is...
Jul 6, 2026 | Industry Events
The Vending & Automated Retail Association recently hosted a meeting at the House of Lords. This was a dinner, bringing MPs together with industry leaders to highlight the UK vending sector’s economic value and the growing legislative challenges it faces....
Jul 6, 2026 | Company news
Aimia for Professionals has been awarded the prestigious ‘Great Place to Work’ certification, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to employee experience. From charity events and social occasions to awards for long-service, this accreditation recognises Aimia for...
Jul 6, 2026 | Industry Events
A very warm welcome to our winners of The Vendies 2026. They were announced at a showcase event held at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London on June 3 in front of an audience of vending operators, suppliers and innovators. Go to https://thevendies.co.uk/2026-winners/...
Jul 6, 2026 | Company news
illy, Italy’s premium coffee brand, has partnered with Connect Vending to introduce a new workplace micro-market solution to the UK, designed to meet evolving employee expectations and changing workplace dynamics. The collaboration brings together illy’s signature...
May 29, 2026 | PAYMENT SYSTEMS
Oldham based technology company, Innovative Technology (ITL), welcomed the Bank of England to their head office on May 1st. ITL were selected to host the bank party during Governor Andrew Bailey’s planned visit to the North West region. Representatives from the North...
May 29, 2026 | Industry Events
The EVA has announced that registrations are now open for EVEX 2026 – the European Vending Experience – which is set to take place in the historical city of Vienna, Austria, from 13-15 October at the Parkhotel Schönbrunn. Since 2015, EVEX has grown into one of the...
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...
May 29, 2026 | Vending News
The UK’s vending, coffee services and automated retail industry generated £3.78 billion in revenue in 2025, according to the AVA’s 2025 Census & Market Report. That is up 3.3% on 2024 and 5% above the pre-Covid 2019 baseline, showing that the sector has not only...
