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A year of progress and a confident step toward 2026


The AVA 2025 Annual Review is now available, providing an in-depth review of the last 12 months, highlighting trends and looking forward to the challenges and opportunities facing the vending and automated retail industry over the next year and beyond. Highlights of the review include the following: AVA members have continued to show


resilience while the industry moved past its pre-pandemic performance.


Diversification and technological evolution have broadened the appeal to consumers and satisfied the demand at high-foot fall environments such as airports, train stations and gyms, while continuing to maintain quality standards. Throughout 2025, the focus of the AVA


team has been on helping members cut through the noise. Whether through policy work, conversations with government or day-to-day guidance, the aim has been


proved essential as a resource for operators planning sustainable growth, both this year and beyond. As a core benefit of being a member, the full census and market report provide critical information and insight. Research reveals that product revenue rose 13% year-on-year, reaching £2.14 billion in 2014, while, with associated categories included, the total industry value now stands at more than £3.6 billion. AVA members have also benefited from training programmes, quality audits and support through the Business Support Service. A major focus in 2025 has been the


redevelopment of the Engineer’s Electrical Safety Awareness training, with a new two- day face-to-face model introduced. The AVA’s events calendar has always


been a highlight and 2025 was no exception. From golf days in Wetherby and Surrey, to a sold-out Christmas Luncheon at 8 Northumberland in London, members enjoyed opportunities to network, celebrate achievements and build relationships. Looking to 2026, the focus will be on


stronger advocacy, more training, continued support and a busy events calendar.


CPI rebrands vending business as Crane Convenience


Crane Payment Innovations (CPI), part of Crane NXT Co., a specialist in payment and vending solutions, has announced the rebranding of its vending business as Crane Convenience, a move designed to reaffirm its leadership position and highlight its commitment to quality, reliability, and innovation within the convenience services industry. For decades, CPI’s vending business,


through heritage brands including Mars Electronics International, Conlux, CashCode, Money Controls, Dixie-Narco, National Vendors and Crane Merchandising Systems, has been striving to set the standard for


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vending excellence. These comprehensive solutions, encompassing highly engineered vending and coffee machines, payment technology, and software, work together seamlessly and have made CPI a trusted partner for operators worldwide. The new Crane Convenience identity


reflects this history while signalling a bold vision to drive the future of unattended retail. It underscores the business’ core belief: vending works best when systems are designed holistically, delivering simplicity, reliability, and growth for operators. “This evolution is not about changing


who we are,” said Matt Volinsky, VPGM of Crane Convenience, CPI. “It’s about reinforcing to the market what we’ve always stood for: quality and reliability, integrated solutions, and operator partnerships in a way that is clear, modern, and aligned with


the future of convenience services. Today, the industry is evolving beyond traditional vending toward convenience services, a shift championed by leading industry associations and driven by consumer demand for speed, flexibility, and integrated experiences. The Crane Convenience name reflects this transformation, signaling our future ambitions and reinforcing our commitment to solutions that simplify operations and enhance consumer engagement.” As part of this rebrand, Crane


Convenience will also launch a new website designed to make it easier for operators to explore solutions, access resources, and connect with our team. CPI will continue to operate as the parent company, delivering integrated solutions across payment and retail technologies.


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