David Llewellyn, chief executive of the Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA), assesses prospects for vending machines in public spaces and the impact of recent government legislation on the industry

Local Authority catering teams have been gearing up to deliver on the government’s new policy guaranteeing free school meals to all infant pupils in the UK. The Children’s Food Trust addresses some of the key issues surrounding the new legislation

With a new pound coin set to be introduced in 2017, the Automatic Vending Association (AVA) answers some of the most pressing questions about how the changeover will work

Jonathan Hilder, CEO of the Automatic Vending Association, discusses the latest developments in the vending industry, namely healthy eating and the introduction of the new five and ten pence coins

Event Diary

Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo returns to Excel London across 12-13 November, once again bringing together the world of logistics, supply chain, eCommerce and retail innovation for two dynamic days of opportunity.

Every sport, from grassroots football to world-class tournaments, depends on one constant: high-quality playing surfaces and well-maintained green spaces.

Tickets: Free registration available at www.retailscl.com

The Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo is the UK’s leading event for retail supply chain and logistics professionals, showcasing the latest innovations in fulfilment, 3PL, AI-driven automation, and warehouse technology.

Supplier Profiles

Bauder Accepts Keys to its New UK Distribution Centre at Gateway 14

Bauder marked a major milestone in its UK expansion with the official handover of a brand

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