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  • The Ins and Outs of European Lobbying

    By vendinginternational on November 15, 2010

    The EVA AGM 2010 and the conference on “The ins and outs of European lobbying: speaking up for vending in Brussels today” are taking place at the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel in Brussels on 8 and 9 December. As always,...

  • AVA and Save A Cup

    By vendinginternational on November 15, 2010

    The AVA has released the following information on Save A Cup: “The objective was to establish a recycling platform for the trade which was independent of subsidy by the trade, and run on a commercial basis funded by charges made...

  • Shilling Group buys Save A Cup Recycling Company in Social Enterprise Deal

    By vendinginternational on November 15, 2010

    As of 1st October 2010 Shilling Investments owns Save A Cup Recycling Company Limited. This is one of the first transactions of its kind, where a Social Entrepreneur has bought a private company for the purpose of creating a...

  • Update on introduction of the new 5p and 10p coins

    Update on introduction of the new 5p and 10p coins

    By vendinginternational on November 15, 2010

    In August, we explained the plans that the Royal Mint had to change the 5p and 10p coins and we urged members to get behind the campaign to protect our industry by writing to David Cameron. This change in...

  • New Improved Chilli Mix by Munchy Seeds!! Now with Apricot Kernels!

    New Improved Chilli Mix by Munchy Seeds!! Now with Apricot Kernels!

    By vendinginternational on November 15, 2010

    This new and improved Chilli Mix, now containing sweet apricot kernels, is for spicy food lovers and is available in 30g sachets (55p), 200g pots (£3.50) and 500g pots (£7). These guys have a ‘nice kick’ (not too serious...

  • They’ve landed: UBUK relaunches Space Raiders

    They’ve landed: UBUK relaunches Space Raiders

    By vendinginternational on November 15, 2010

    United Biscuits (UBUK)is introducing foil packaging to Space Raiders range for the first time, making the design even more striking with a value for money ‘Only 20p’ price point clearly communicated by a strap at the top of the...

  • Twix fino® ipad Promotion

    Twix fino® ipad Promotion

    By vendinginternational on November 15, 2010

    Selecta has teamed up with Mars for an exclusive ‘text to win’ promotion to celebrate the launch of new Twix fino®, the new and lighter version of the original Twix® with just 94 calories per piece.. The promotion offers...

  • Happy Birthday Kit Kat

    By vendinginternational on November 15, 2010

    One of the UK’s oldest and most iconic brands, Kit Kat, celebrated its 75th Anniversary on 12 October. Launched in 1935 in York under the brand name ‘Rowntree’s Chocolate Crisp’, the name changed to Kit Kat in 1937 and...