Vending International

AVA appoints new CEO

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

After an extensive search the Automatic Vending Association (AVA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jonathan Hilder as its new Chief Executive Officer. Jonathan will take up the role on 1 December 2009 and replaces Janette Gledhill, who left the AVA at the end of June after 16 years service.

Lavazza and Seymour Valentine on the road

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Working in conjunction with distributor Seymour Valentine, Lavazza has been bringing Italy's favourite coffee to the UK offices of a leading American financial services firm.

With the current economic climate encouraging higher coffee consumption in the workplace as employees cut back on visits to local c�fes, it is important to have a system in place that really delivers in terms of quality and investment.

A Glass and A Half Full Production unveils ZINGOLO!

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Cadbury Dairy Milk has created its first ever single, inspired by Ghanaian music and celebrating Cadbury Dairy Milk becoming Fairtrade certified. Ghana is the heart of Cadbury Dairy Milk's Fairtrade cocoa, so Cadbury decided to film the latest Glass and a Half Full Production there and work with Ghanaian musicians to create a magical follow up to �Gorilla', �Trucks' and �Eyebrows'.�

Caprimo Irish Cappuccino

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Discover the taste of a new classic!

NEW Caprimo flavour cappuccino Irish Cappuccino

Same dosage, great machine functionality and balanced taste consumer love as Caprimo Caf� Vanille, Caf� Noisette, Caf� Caramel and original Cappuccino

Caprimo Irish Cappuccino was voted flavour with the most potential in vending by operator visiting Vending Paris 2008

Caprimo's trendy Irish Cappuccino flavour is destined to become a "new classic" in the vending market.

Taking a breather We talk �Vending and Leisure'...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Following the success of its pilot project on vending in schools, in 2005 the Department of Health Regional Public Health Team carried out a snap shot survey of the vending situation in leisure and sport centres in the East of England, the results of which highlighted a number of contradictions. In his analysis of the survey's findings, Jason Gwinnett of the Regional Public Health Group rightly said that a conflicting message was being sent to the users of such facilities: "Leisure and sport centres in all sectors must strike a balance between profits and the health of their users.

Bottled water celebrates twin triumphs

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Just days after raising a staggering �1 million for charity, Harrogate-based Thirsty Planet bottled water has been highly commended by judges in a prestigious national awards ceremony which was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

Hot New Innovation from Aimia

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A brand new range of seven freeze-dried coffees, as well freshbrew and espresso beans, Caf� Nueva is the complete coffee solution the industry has been crying out for explains Martin Armitt, marketing controller.

"We're extremely excited about this launch. Finally the vending industry will have a high quality, contemporary styled coffee range which meets their varied needs under one brand.

Coffee with a splash of corporate identity please!

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The European Vending Association (EVA) has set up the Cup Committee for the purpose of promoting disposable cup use in vending machines. End users, it says, tend to think that disposable cups have a worse impact on the environment than ceramic or porcelain mugs. The Committee plans to commission a life cycle assessment (LCA) in order to prove to the contrary - great news for the Industry and for the large number of businesses now embracing the idea of using the humble cup to convey an image.

When Well Fed calls for �Fed Well'!

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

New on the vending scene is the Fed Well hot food system. Originally trialled earlier in the year at AVEX, it is an innovative joint venture between Pro-Pak Foods, one of the largest manufacturers of ready meals in the UK and Spanish vending machine giant, Jofemar. Together, they will be offering operators the opportunity to see for themselves the versatility of the new system and test out the quality of food on offer at Vendex [Stand F12].