The shift towards contactless payment in vending has established itself as the dominant mode of transaction among modern consumers, according to the recent AVA census. Cashless transactions have brought monumental changes in the vending industry, rendering old-school cash payments...

As packaging costs drop, it’s time to give back to the customer, according to head of merchant sales for Europe’s one-stop packaging shop, H-Pack, David Martin “Having spent the past few years paying more in shipping costs and weathering...

  The annual Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) Christmas Luncheon was held at Tobacco Dock in London on December 7 attended by over 260 guests from the industry. After a drinks reception, guests were treated to entertainment presented...

Increased awareness among people across the globe regarding the weight loss and the health benefits associated with tea are predicted to push the growth rate of the global tea market in the future according to Allied Market Research. As...

The Barista On-Demand is a mobile coffee station developed by Rhea Vendors Group and Neolix integrating automatic coffee machines with an unmanned vehicle. It’s described as a real ‘barista’, available 7/24, ready to serve a quality coffee on demand:...

Lavazza Professional has acquired SV24-7 Vending (Stirlingshire Vending) Ltd, a multi-award-winning vending operator based in Alloa, Scotland. The acquisition continues Lavazza Professional’s commitment to customers to invest in and further bolster their national service offering.  SV24-7 is a family...

Entries and nominations for The Vendies 2024 have been extended to March 21, so don’t miss the chance to get your submission in. The event will be held on June 5 at the exclusive Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent...

The US water dispense market achieved remarkably consistent growth over the past five years, despite COVID and economic uncertainty, according to the latest report from food and drink experts Zenith Global Commercial. The number of units installed rose by...