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Vendies Live launches as standalone exhibition ahead of The Vendies Awards


A new dedicated exhibition for the vending industry will launch next year. Datateam Business Media, organiser of The Vendies Awards, unveils Vendies Live – a standalone event designed to give suppliers greater opportunity to showcase their latest products and innovations. Traditionally, The Vendies has included a morning product demonstration area as part of the awards programme. However, following feedback from across the industry, organisers have decided to expand the concept into a full one-day exhibition taking place the day before the awards ceremony. Vendies Live will be held on Tuesday


8 June 2027 in the Chablis Suite at the Novotel London West. The event will precede The Vendies Awards, which will take place on Wednesday 9 June 2027 at the Grand Connaught Rooms. The Chablis Suite is a purpose-built


exhibition space offering both space-only and shell-scheme stand options. With strong transport connections and direct


rail access to central London, the venue provides an ideal environment for exhibitors to meet vending operators and buyers in a focused trade show setting. Vendies Live will fill an important gap in the market as the only dedicated vending exhibition in the south of England. By running alongside The Vendies Awards, the show is expected to benefit from strong attendance from operators, suppliers and industry stakeholders already travelling to London for the sector’s flagship awards evening.


Exhibitors will also benefit from a


targeted marketing campaign across leading vending media channels, industry associations and operator buying groups to maximise visitor footfall. Organiser Datateam Business Media runs


more than 35 live events across the UK including awards ceremonies and medium- to-large exhibitions. The company says its events, logistics and marketing teams will work together to deliver a high-quality launch event for the vending sector. Exhibition space is limited, and companies interested in participating are being encouraged to secure their stand early.


Contact Natalie Harman at nharman@datateam.co.uk


Factfile


When: June 8, 2027 (10 am to 4pm), a day before the Vendies Awards.


Where: Novotel Hotel, London West, W6 8DR Register: https://vendies.live/register/ Exhibit: https://vendies.live/exhibit/


Contact: Natalie Harman, nharman@datateam.co.uk Organiser: Datateam Business Media


oil prices sharply higher, with analysts warning prices could reach $100 to $200 per barrel if disruptions persist. Higher fuel and energy costs translate directly into increased costs for operators affecting fleet logistics, refrigerated machine electricity consumption, and the cost base of suppliers across the food and beverage chain. Inflationary pressure is expected to rise


How Middle East war could impact vending


The escalating conflict involving America and Israel against Iran has created significant disruptions across global logistics, energy markets and trade routes, all of which are will indirectly impact the vending industry according to the Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA). The closure or effective shutdown of the


Strait of Hormuz – through which around 20% of the world’s oil typically flows – has forced vessels to reroute via the Cape of Good Hope, dramatically increasing transit


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times, freight costs and overall supply chain pressures. Airspace closures across the Middle East have further reduced global air freight capacity, causing delays and higher surcharges on shipments bound for Europe, including the UK. The AVA has warned that these developments mean UK operators may experience extended delivery times for imported snacks, drinks, ingredients, spare parts, and machine components. The conflict has also pushed global


more broadly in the UK due to these energy shocks, reducing consumer spending power and perhaps leading to lower demand for discretionary vending purchases. In addition to cost pressures, there are


operational and strategic risks. Cold chain logistics have been disrupted as reefer containers fall out of position and freight routes are diverted, potentially increasing the cost and reducing the availability of chilled food and drink products common in modern vending and micro market formats. Overall, while the vending industry does


not rely directly on Iranian trade, the indirect effects of the conflict – higher costs, supply chain delays, inflationary pressures, and reduced consumer confidence – could potentially impact operators throughout 2026.


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