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East Africa’s finest Tea FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT BIRCHALLTEA.CO.UK OR CALL 020 8699 0511


4 INDUSTRY NEWS PHS WATERLOGIC


PHS Waterlogic is Europe’s largest supplier of mains-fed water dispensers.


14 THE VENDIES The General Election was on May 7, but more importantly... voting for The Vendies 2015 is now officially open!


Birchall Tea


Birchall Tea's premium Great Rift breakfast blend helps you produce an outstanding cup of tea, stronger sales results and increased customer satisfaction.


Our best-in-class black tea has won


multiple accolades at The Guild of Fine Food's Great Taste Awards and enables you to deliver full flavour through fresh brew and dispensing vending machines.


Both Rainforest Alliance Certified and Fairtrade editions are available.


For best results use BRITA filtered water.


For more information about Birchall Great Rift please call 020 8699 0511 or visit birchalltea.co.uk


16 ABBEYCHART Simon Willis has been appointed as General Manager of Abbeychart as of the beginning of March, with the aim of reinventing and reinvigorating the company’s business.


18 HOT FOOD VENDING Hot food vending machines are becoming an increasingly common sight as facilities and office managers recognise their numerous benefits. Bryony Andrews reports.


20 BON APPETIT The 24/7 Hot Food Service For The Workplace.


22 VENDEX Vendex Midlands returned to the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham on Tuesday 14 March. Bryony Andrews reports.


24 CONNECT VENDING The VI team met with Connect Vending managing director Steven Garner this month to talk social media and sustainability.


25 FINANCE & LEASING Buying, borrowing, leasing... what are your plans for the expansion and update of your business?


26 VI VOICE Bryony Andrews spoke to Eric Duncan, Managing Director and James Aston, Sales Director at James Aimer.


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