With an annual turnover of €2 billion, the vending industry continues to offer growth opportunities beyond traditional channels and food supplies.
The international meeting for vending, Vending PARIS, in an exclusive partnership with NAVSA (Chambre Syndicale Nationale de Vente et Services Automatiques), will give industry professionals 2 days of keys to address this evolving market.
Decoding the economic trends of the vending market in France and Europe:
With 18.01% of the market, France is one of the principle markets for vending in Europe (2012 data). To analyze this sector, Vending Paris gathers international experts for an exchange on the trends in their respective markets.
The latest trends in the French market and in Europe, and new perspectives on snacking
Hot and cold beverages represent 80% of the vending offer. However, machines with glass doors and a more sophisticated offer (snacks AND drinks for example) are emerging more and more. Is this trend in response to consumer demands? How can we revitalize a more balanced offer for chain and fast food? Hosted by Erwin Wetzel, General Director of the European Vending Association (EVA)
Wednesday, February 5th at 11h00 – conference space – round table discussions in English
International Business Day at Vending PARIS 2014:
The Sandwich and Snack Show, Parizza and Vending Paris will be held at the same time in 2014 in order to create a unique meeting for the out-of-home food industry. A unique conference meeting for the international visitors of the three shows is a great opportunity to discover all the links that exist between these three markets on Wednesday, February 5th.
PRESS CONFERENCE – by Corinnne Menegaux – Show Director
Hosted by Corinne Menegaux – Show director. The Conference will present the Innovation Space
When: 10:00 am
Where: Innovation Space
CONFERENCE will be hold in English: THE VENDING THROUGH THE SNACKING INDUSTRY (focus on both the French and the European market)
Hosted by Erwin Wetzel – Director of regulatory affairs – European Vending Association
The conference will take place at the conference space of Vending Paris
Nowadays, the part of hot and cold machines represents about 80% of the input into the market of the total new vending machines. Does this concept really respond to the consumers’ expectations? How can vending compete with the retail and the restaurant chains offering so-called ‘healthy’ lunch packages?
The round table will be gathering the Directors of several national vending associations will discuss about their respective market trends and whether snack and food from vending machines still have a future.
Associations which are taking part are: NAVSA (France), Automatic Vending Association (AVA – United-Kingdom), Bundesverband der Deutschen Vending-Automatenwirtschaft e.V. (BDV – Germany), Russian National Vending Association (RNVA – Russia)
When: 11:00 am
Where: Vending Paris Conferences Area
INTERNATIONAL COCKTAIL TO THE VIP CLUB
All exhibitors and visitors will have the chance to make new business contacts by attending the international cocktail, taking place on Wednesday, February 5th at 12:30 am.
When: 12:30 pm
Where: VIP Club
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An enriching overview of trends and prospects for snacking and vending:
Today, vending is responding to consumer demands thanks to its 24/7 availability and a reinforced accessibility with products and services that are innovative: touch screens, voice recognition, fragrances, bags, Para pharmacy, flowers…
How to adapt the new trends in snacking to vending?
Vending and snacking are naturally linked. Today, food consumption on the whole is driven by the growth of snacking. How can the latter be a vehicle for dynamic growth in vending? An overview of the latest trends in snacking and reflections on their possible developments within machines… hosted by Benoît Jullien, Journalist-Consultant – ICAAL
In attendance : Marie Thore,– NAVSA / Magali Caufman, Senior consultant- Food Service Vision/ Philippe Rondeau, Marketing Director – Sodebo and Pierre Albrieux, President – Alfragest. Wednesday, February 5th at 14h00 – conference space
Vending and automated foodservice…
With the growing diversification of consummation times, the changing eating behaviors open up new prospects for all distribution networks. How can the vending machine supply a meal solution? How do we integrate it into the dining space? What is the potential for « automated foodservice »? Hosted by Benoît Jullien, Journalist-Consultant – ICAAL.
In attendance: Jean-François Suteau, Manager France/Africa – SandenVendo Europe. Wednesday, February 5th, at 15h00 – conference space
New snacking places: new vending opportunities?
Vending is implanted largely within various universes: businesses, train stations, social establishments… But there are still more spaces to be conquered (hotels, museums, camping, bakeries…) What are the opportunities? What are the roadblocks? Hosted by Benoît Jullien, Journalist Consultant – ICAAL. Wednesday, February 5th, at 16h00 – conference space
Understand the challenges of new marketing tools:
Presentation of the Vending PlanogramBuilder
The first 3D merchandising logistics program specifically created for vending. Hosted by Eric Froger, Publication director – DA Mag. Wednesday, February 5th, and Thursday, February 6th, at 13h00 – conference space
How do we boost productivity in vending through merchandising?
For 50 years, modern distribution technology has used merchandising techniques to maximize sales and profitability of each cm² of space. In this difficult period, vending has also won in generalizing the use of techniques in their function. What are the big merchandising principles? What are the « enemies » to profitability in vending? How can we get the most out of boosting profitability in machines? What influence do brands have over consumers? Hosted by Eric Froger, Publication director – DA Mag. Thursday, February 6th 14h00 – conference space
News 2014: Current vending challenges
With the growing number of paper restaurant tickets being dematerialized, the 3.5 million employees benefiting from this advantage will be able to pay for their meals using vending machines. This topic will shake up the payment systems and will be at the heart roundtables Vending Paris.
Restaurant Tickets and Vending
Following the agreement between NAVSA and the CNTR authorizing the use of paper restaurant tickets in vending, how can vending professionals adapt to this new opportunity? NAVSA intends to do a first report on the experience : With the General Delegation from NAVSA, manufacturers and managers will share their experiences.
Hosted by Nicolas Bodilis Reguer, General Delegate – NAVSA. Thursday, February 6th 11h00 – conference space
VAT: changes in 2014 ?
Mr. SERVAJEAN, tax attorney, reports on the VAT changes that will occur in January 2014 in the vending industry. His industry experience in vending and specialization in taxation are major assets for all business people who are eager to better adapt to the new tax structure for businesses. Led by Maître Servajean, Tax attorney. Thursday, February 6th 10h00 – conference space
For the first time, Vending PARIS will be rolled out at the same time and in the same place as the Sandwich & Snack Show and Parizza!
France is one of the principle european markets for vending. In parallel, the changes in modes of consumption are continuing to favor development of fast food, and the place of vending at the heart of this market has not ceased to develop. This is why this intermediary edition of Vending PARIS has been organized for the same time as the Sandwich & Snack Show and Parizza; to take advantage of all the opportunities to review the place of snacking in vending!
The biggest names in vending have mobilized and will be present at the 2014 meeting:
2B3 – A L OURS GOURMAND – AA FIRST LTD – ANIMO – ANTONIO FIORE ALIMENTARE SRL – AQUAKID – AQUAPYRENEES – AUDIS – AZKOYEN INDUSTRIAL SA – AZTEK – B+ EQUIPEMENT – BARRY CALLEBAUT BELGIUM NV – BIANCHI INDUSTRY – BISCUITERIE ERTE – BISCUITERIE JL BRICHARD – BMA SIGN DISPLAY – BRAVILOR FRANCE – BRITA –
BWT WATER + MORE – CEIA INTERNATIONAL – CHEGARAY CAFE – COCA COLA ENTREPRISE – COGES SPA – CUMMINS ALLISON – CUMULOCITY – DANONE EAUX France – DEUTSCHE WURLITZER GMBH – DIFCAA – DISTRILOG – EASYMEAL – EMILE MAURIN – EUROPEAN VENDING ASSOCIATION – FERRERO France – FISAPAC – FLO – FRANCE BLINDAGE HABILLAGE – GESTION & LOISIRS – GI PLASTIC GROUP VENDING – GIL EASYSELF – GLOBAL COOLERS – H-VEND SERVICE KFT – IDS SOLUTIONS CONDITIONNEMENT – INGEGNI SRL – INGENICO – INTERNATIONAL CURRENCY TECHNOLOGIES CORP. – JACQUET BROSSARD – JOFEMAR – KER CADELAC – LAIV SL –
LAQTIA SL – LM CONTROL – MARS CHOCOLAT France – MEI – METOCUP/YILMAZ PLASTIK – MISTRAL CONSTRUCTEUR – MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL – MULLER AUTOMATISMES – N&W GLOBAL VENDING – NATURAL CHOICE EUROPE – NAVSA – NESTLE PROFESSIONAL – NUTRITION ET SANTE – ORBA INFORMATIQUE – PACCOR – PENTAIR FOODSERVICE – PROMERCA – REGILAIT – RHEAVENDORS – RISTORA/PROLAIT – RP SOLUTIONS – SAECO – ST MICHEL BISCUITS SAS – SANDEN VENDO – SATRO GMBH – SAVEURS ET NATURE – SICO DISTRIBUTION – SIELAFF – SODEBO RESTAURATION – SOTOCO – SUPERGROUP – SUZO HAPP – SWISSPRIMEPACK – SYMOTRONIC/MICROTRONIC – TRENDY FOOD – TUPINAMBA GRUP – VENDIN S.L. (List as of 08/01/14)
French Vending Market: Some key market figures
Turnover: 2 billion euros in 2012, including 1.74 M€ for management
Vending units: 637 475 in 2012 (+0.1% vs 2011)
1 000 management companies
15 000 employees
Everyday : 14 million hot beverages, 1 million cold beverages, 1 million food products are consumed via vending !
*NAVSA and EVA / market study and perspectives 2012
Vending Paris Summary (2012 data):
10 413 professionals (including 24% international)
200 brands represented (30% international)
More than 50 new products
