CONTENTS In the April issue


4-9 INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS Important updates from the industry


10-11 THE VENDIES See who made it into The Vendies 2023 finals


p14 THE VENDIES


14 THE VENDIES A Q&A The Vendies sponsor 365 Retail


17 FINANCE & LEASING Financial help at hand in a changing world


p18 WATER 18 WATER UK water dispensers top 800,000


20-21 SUSTAINABILITY Vending makes sustainability a priority


p20-21 SUSTAINABILITY p17 FINANCE & LEASING p4-9 INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS p10-11 THE VENDIES


THE FUTURE OF VENDING HAS ARRIVED!


The latest Necta snack and impulse vending machines from Evoca offer operators the greatest economy and the widest choice for consumers. The Orchestra, Swing, Twist and Vivace set the standard for vending in the 21st Century with new refrigerant gas that is both more energy efficient and less damaging to the environment. They are cosmetically more appealing than their predecessors, are designed with internal lighting that creates an enticing retail display, and with modular trays*, give operators the opportunity to offer a wider range of products to consumers than ever before.


* Depending on model, please enquire for details Evoca


Tel: 01902 355 000 www.evocagroup.com


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FEATURES EDITOR: Heather Ramsden EMAIL: hramsden@datateam.co.uk


EDITORIAL: vending@datateam.co.uk ARTWORK EDITOR: Steve Williams


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