VENDING INTERNATIONAL 2026 HANDBOOK AND BUYERS’ GUIDE Trade Associations AVA: THE VENDING & AUTOMATED RETAIL ASSOCIATION
Concept House, Cromwell Park, York Road, Wetherby, Leeds, LS22 7SU
Tel: +44 (0) 3300 883 267 Email:
info@the-ava.com Website:
www.the-ava.com
The AVA is the voice of the UK’s automated retail industry, representing businesses that keep quality food and drink available whenever and wherever people need it. As the trade association for vending and automated retail, we champion our members through government representation, industry- leading guidance, collaboration and innovation. We help our members stay ahead of changing consumer expectations, emerging technologies and evolving legislation, ensuring the industry continues to grow, innovate and deliver outstanding customer experiences.
Our mission is to: ● Represent the industry’s interests as its trusted and authoritative voice.
● Champion innovation, quality and professionalism across automated retail.
● Promote a positive image of vending and automated retail to consumers, government and stakeholders.
● Support members with expert guidance, best practice and practical resources.
● Showcase the benefits of new technologies and smarter retail solutions.
● Connect businesses, partners and industry leaders to share knowledge, collaborate and drive continuous improvement.
● Engage with members, customers and the wider community to shape the future of automated retail.
AVA MANAGEMENT AND SECRETARIAT Chief Executive:
Membership Services Manager: Accounts Controller:
David Llewellyn David Bamford Penny Rowell
Communications & Events Manager: Paul Fitzjohn Public Affairs Manager:
Details of AVA members can be found here:
https://www.the-ava.com/member-finder/
Scott Sherlock
BEVERAGE STANDARDS ASSOCIATION
Beverage Standards Association
TC Group, 3 Acorn Business Centre, Northarbour Road, Portsmouth PO6 3TH Tel:
07345 306708 Email:
admin@beveragestandardsassociation.co.uk chairman@beveragestandardsassociation.co.uk training@beveragestandardsassociation.co.uk
Website:
www.beveragestandardsassociation.co.uk
Chairman: Steve Slark 07711 087662
General Enquiries and Admin: Penny Carrington
The Beverage Standards Association serves and represents our members interests by delivering, developing and endorsing best practice in our industry through training, education and networking, to improve the standards and quality of products
and service in the out of home beverage market. Our members represent manufacturers, distributors and retailers of coffee, tea, chocolate, cold drinks, ancillary products, machinery and services including training within the UK market.
OBJECTIVES OF THE BSA
The Association is dedicated to fostering the growth of the UK out-of-home beverage market, to raising the standards of beverages produced and the standard of service provided. This is achieved through education, training, information and communication. Another is through improved standards of practice, honesty and integrity between all sectors of the industry with all members upholding and protecting these aims. As well, the Association provides a platform from which to address the Government, legislative bodies and the media on matters which concern members.
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