Aug 19, 2025 | Recycling, sustainability
With just over two years until the UK introduces a national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), a new Scotland-based consultancy, comprising a team of executives and delivery experts, has been launched to guide companies – and countries – through the complexities of...
Aug 19, 2025 | Industry Events
The Vending & Automated Retail Association AVA Tech & Ops Day is returning as a live online webinar on 22 October 2025. This event is specifically designed for senior managers, operations teams and technical staff working within the vending and automated...
Aug 15, 2025 | Company news, Smart Vending
From hotel lobbies to workplace canteens and convenience stores, the way chilled and frozen products are sold is changing. Unattended retail, once seen as a niche experiment, is now emerging as a mainstream solution for brands and operators looking to sell more, in...
Aug 15, 2025 | sustainability
In its first two years, BRITA’s partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has eliminated nearly half a million single-use plastic bottles from UK tennis events – demonstrating a scalable, refill-first model that the hospitality industry is uniquely positioned...
Aug 12, 2025 | Company news
The Ferrero Group has announced the latest progress in its sustainability journey, with the release of its 16th Sustainability Report. Guided by Ferrero Group’s long-standing commitment to having a positive impact throughout its value chain, the report shares...
Aug 12, 2025 | Acquisitions & Appointments
Kepak Group has announced the acquisition of Meat Snacks Group Limited from Valeo Food Group. Trading as New World Foods Europe (NWFE), the business is a leading producer of ambient meat snacks. The deal includes the Freshers Foods brand, its associated product lines...
Jul 22, 2025 | Industry Events
Venditalia, the go-to event for the vending world, has announced the dates of the next edition from 6 to 8 May 2026. For the first time, the event will take place at Rimini Expo Centre where the focus will fall on creating a hub where the future of vending takes...
Jul 22, 2025 | Acquisitions & Appointments
Sharon Peyer, vice president and general manager, convenience services at Crane Payment Innovations (CPI), has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA), the national trade group representing the $40.04...
