THE VENDIES 2026


The Vendies 2026 finalists revealed


Following an outstanding response from across the vending and automated retail sector, we are delighted to announce the 2026 finalists for The Vendies 2026 – recognising the very best operators, suppliers, products and individuals driving innovation and excellence throughout the industry.


SUPPLIER CATEGORIES BEST ANCILLARY PRODUCT OR SERVICE • Vianet –Jira Service Management • Cantaloupe – Vendmanager • 365 Retail Markets - LightSpeed Warehouse Solutions


• Televend – The Televend Vending Management System (VMS)


• Nebrak – Nebrak Print & Branding Services


BEST BETTER-FOR-YOU PRODUCT • Kepak – New World Foods • Doughlicious – Salted Caramel Soft Baked Grab & Go Cookie 12 x 82g • Huel – Huel Ready to Drink • Remedy Drinks – Remedy Drinks Wild Berry Kombucha


• PepsiCo-Walkers – Walkers Oven Baked Crisps


• VITHIT – VITHIT Lean & Green (Apple & Elderflower)


• Swizzels – Squashies Sour Shooting Stars • SNACK’d – Double Cacao & Orange Gut Friendly Oat Bar


BEST MACHINE INNOVATION • Phat Pasty Co – Phat Self Serve • Coffetek – Vitro Series 3 • Refreshment Systems – The VendSmart intelligent vending range • 365 Retail Markets – PicoFreezer Vision


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• Crane Convenience – COTI2 Retail • Televend – Axor Smart Machines • Westomatic – Snackpoint Skudo - Anti Vandal Pack • BRITA Professional – BRITA iQ Meter


BEST NEW PRODUCT (MACHINES & SOLUTIONS) • Kepak – Grab A Bite • Cantaloupe – Smart Store 600 and 700 Series


• Crane Convenience – COTI2 Retail • SENVEND by SenOps – SENVEND Age Verification


BEST NEW PRODUCT (SNACKS & BEVERAGES) • Kepak – East St Deli • Doughlicious – Salted Caramel Soft Baked Grab & Go Cookie 12 x 82g • SNACK’d – Gut Friendly Oat Bars • Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins • VITHIT Perform (Mango & PAssionfruit) • Kellanova – Cheez-It • PepsiCo-Walkers – Walkers Ridged Max NPD (Salt/Vinegar, Cheese/Onion)


• Red Bull White Peach Edition • Swizzels – Squashies Tropical • Ghost Lifestyle UK – GHOST® Energy • Aimia Foods for Professionals – Drink me Chai RTD


• Vault Hustle – Hustle Bars


BEST PAYMENT SYSTEM • Nayax – VPOS Touch • Cantaloupe – The P Series Card Readers • Vianet – SmartContact Pro • 36 Retail Markets – VisionLink • SENVEND by SenOps – SENVEND Payment Terminal


BEST SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT • Crane Convenience – COTI2 Retail • IX Water Eco Filtration • SNACK’d – Gut Friendly Oat Bars • BRITA Professional – BRITA IQ Range


BEST SNACK/CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT • Doughlicious – Salted Caramel Soft Baked Grab & Go Cookie 12 x 82g


• SNACK’d Apple & Raisin Gut Friendly Oat Bar • SNACK’d Double Cacao & Orange Gut Friendly Oat Bar


• Kellanova – Cheez-It • PepsiCo (Doritos) – Doritos Chilli Heatwave • Cloetta UK – Chewits Strawberry Juicy Bites 115g


• Cloetta UK – The Jelly Bean Factory 113g 36 Mix Pouch


• Swizzels – Squashies Drumstick Original


BEST HOT BEVERAGE BRAND • Aimia Foods for Professionals – Milfresh • Barry Callebaut – Van Houten Oat Cocoa drink powder • Barry Callebaut – Caprimo Oat Topping • Barry Callebaut – Le Royal Green 9.5%


BEST SOFT DRINK BRAND • Radnor Hills • Red Bull • Juice Burst


• Ghost Lifestyle UK • VITHIT


NEW! BEST WATER BRAND • Cano Water • Radnor Hills • Wenlock Spring


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