NEWS | Industry Updates Both pioneers of the vending industry, this new partnership offers
many benefits for VMC customers, giving them access to the very latest in vending payments technology from Europe, but with the support of an established UK based sales and customer service team. Laura Barwell, head of sales at VMC explained: “Our partnership
VMC strikes up new partnership with Payter
VMC, one of the UK’s leading cashless payment solutions providers, has struck up a new partnership with vending payment terminal manufacturer Payter. VMC joins Payter’s established global network of Value Added Partners and is now offering their payment terminals to its customers in the UK.
Minor Figures welcomes minority investors
Minor Figures, the plant-based beverage specialist has received minority investments from Danone Manifesto Ventures, the corporate venture arm of global food and beverage company Danone, and Green Monday Group, a Hong Kong-based social venture model aimed at shifting the public towards sustainable living. Minor Figures is a rapidly-growing, independent company that is committed to crafting best-in-class plant-based food products using simple, natural ingredients with few additives and without compromising on flavour or quality. Its founders have extensive experience within the coffee industry and have a strong portfolio
of Barista Oat Milks and a line of best-in-class Ready-To-Drink coffees and teas. Founded in 2015, the company has offices in the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia, and sells its plant-based beverages in 16 countries. “We are excited to partner with Danone Manifesto Ventures and Green Monday Group,” said Stuart Forsyth, Chief Executive
Single use cup levies
The Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) has set up a Working Group of members to address proposed legislation about single use cup levies. Each of the home countries, England,
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, are looking to implement a ‘single-use cup levy’ at consumer point of purchase. However, they all appear to be working to differing timelines. There are already proposals to ban certain
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with Payter means we can now also offer our customers a market leading payment terminal which is 4G ready. The Payter terminal is simple to fit, with competitive transaction rates and daily transfer of funds from Elavon, all backed up by our fantastic service and customer support.” Ben Stocker, VP of global sales at Payter – “I’m excited to enter this
partnership with VMC and drive business in the UK and Ireland. The two companies have a similar ethos, focusing on quality products with exemplary technical and support levels” The Payter terminal will be available to view and test on the VMC stand at Vendex North in September.
Officer and Co-Founder of Minor Figures. “The team at Danone Manifesto Ventures – the first corporate venture unit to be independently certified as a B Corp – shares our core vision to create a sustainable future for humanity. We are confident they are the perfect partner to help us optimise and grow our multi- geo, multi-channel business. Their vision, knowledge and deep experience across the globe cannot be matched.” Forsyth added: “With Green Monday Group, we have a like- minded partner who is focused on constructing a multi-faceted global ecosystem of future food that combats climate change, food insecurity, public health crisis, planetary devastation and animal suffering. We look forward to building on our distribution relationship across Asia as Minor Figures works to meet the increasing needs of plant-based consumers globally.” “We believe Minor Figures is a unique brand that strongly
resonates with consumers in the fast-growing plant-based space,” said Clemence Delcourt, Chief Investment Officer of Danone Manifesto Ventures. “Minor Figures is fully aligned with our goal to partner with mission-driven food and beverage companies that are creating a healthy and sustainable future. Stuart and the whole Minor Figures team have done a tremendous job producing high quality, innovative products for customers and consumers around the world and we look forward to working with them to help accelerate their growth and impact.” “We are inspired by the passion and vision of the Minor
Figures team,” said David Yeung, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Green Monday Group. “Their positioning and brand identity really resonate with many new-generation consumers. Our strategic partnership will certainly catalyse further impact and change both in Asia and globally.”
single-use items in Scotland and DAERA proposals to ban certain single-use beverage cups in Northern Ireland or instead, impose a 25p per cup levy at point of purchase. The AVA said: “To ensure that we can best support our members, the AVA has set up a separate Working Group of members to formulate strategy and actions to address this proposed legislation.” “This Working Group will continue
to review the legislation and gather increased information on the potential implications for businesses – including
impacts on personnel and employees. It is also helping to formulate a communication and lobbying strategy to ensure our industry is considered as part of the process.”
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