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Change brewing in Bude as local businesses unite to tackle single-use waste

Oct 14, 2025 | CUPS

Two Cornish businesses have joined forces to launch Cup Club Bude, a community-led scheme set to make Bude the first town in Cornwall to go single-use cup free. The Circular Mindset CIC has partnered with Circular&Co., the Perranporth-based pioneers in circular...

Evoca marks new era for bean-to-cup machines

Oct 13, 2025 | MACHINE

Evoca has unveiled the Gaggia G300, the first Gaggia machine to use granulated or powdered milk – a significant step for a line traditionally associated with fresh milk espresso. The launch also coincides with Evoca’s updated branding strategy, which sees all...

WHA appoints Chair and Deputy Chair

Oct 13, 2025 | Acquisitions & Appointments

The Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (WHA), the UK’s trade body for the water dispenser sector, has announced key leadership changes following its Annual General Meeting, held near Solihull on 25 September 2025. Matt Stimpson, who has served on the WHA...

Schaerer celebrates 100,000th Coffee Soul machine from Zuchwil factory

Oct 13, 2025 | MACHINE

Schaerer AG is celebrating a major milestone: the 100,000th Schaerer Coffee Soul has rolled off the production line in Zuchwil, highlighting the success of this fully automatic coffee machine. First unveiled in its current generation at Host Milan in 2019, the...

Public backs action as 48 organisations join forces to plant-rich diets

Sep 26, 2025 | HEALTHY

A policy paper has been published that proposes 10 policy measures the government can enact to increase production and consumption of plant-rich diets, in order to meet the goals outlined in the Good Food Cycle food strategy published by the Department for...

Radnor Hills and VendEase fundraising for seriously ill children

Sep 18, 2025 | Supplier news

Welsh drinks company Radnor Hills has partnered with VendEase to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity). Donations are being made by both companies for every bottle of Radnor Water and Radnor Splash purchased from VendEase’s vending...

Kepak guide makes introducing food easier for vending operators

Sep 17, 2025 | Supplier news

Kepak Foods Division has partnered with the Vending & Automated Retail Association to produce a guide for vending operators looking to boost business by introducing a food offering. The four-page booklet provides an easy-to-follow checklist covering key areas such...

Bianchi Industry announces Paolo Ghidotti as new President of EVA

Sep 16, 2025 | Acquisitions & Appointments

Bianchi Industry has announced the appointment of Paolo Ghidotti, commercial and marketing director, as the new President of the European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA), the organisation representing the vending and coffee supply chain at the...

Blanket energy drink ban could hit vending industry to tune of £32m

Sep 4, 2025 | News Flash

The Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) is extremely concerned about the UK government’s proposal to implement a blanket ban on the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks from vending machines as part of the recently released consultation on ‘Banning the...

Novel technique to get more yield from cocoa fruit

Aug 21, 2025 | Supplier news

Nestlé has developed a novel patented technique that utilises up to 30% more cocoa fruit to produce chocolate while maintaining a great taste. This approach not only minimizes waste but also helps farmers get more yield as well as value from their cocoa harvests....

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