CONTENTS In the December issue 4 INDUSTRY NEWS p22 Healthy Update 15 INDUSTRY EVENTS


22 HEALTHY UPDATE The role of legislation in healthy vending


p24 Machine Update


24 MACHINE UPDATE Connectivity carries big benefits for


operators and end users


28 VENDEX REVIEW Vendex North – what the exhibitors thought


p28 Vendex Review


30 HOT FOOD VENDING New choices for canteens; and the hot and cold display dilemma


p30 Hot Food Vending


MATRIX CATERING SYSTEMS


Matrix have developed and refined an extensive range of vending machines and have a well-deserved reputation for excellence within the industry. This experience covers all areas of the business from manufacture and supply of our own machines to concept and production of bespoke machines with complete confidentiality.


Matrix has consistently bucked the trend in the UK manufacturing sector with increased demand for its products, due to innovation and ongoing technological development. Our machines are renowned for their quality and durability.


www.matrixcatering.co.uk


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