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Food & drink manufacturer named a ‘Great Place to Work’
Michelle Younger, marketing director at the company said: “We’re
really proud to be recognised as a great place to work. This is such an important milestone for us and reflects what people tell us every day. We’ve always focused on building an environment where people feel supported, where they can be themselves and where everyone enjoys working together. We take pride in encouraging our employees to be the very best they can be whilst also challenging them to support growth and progression.” The comments received from the employee survey were fantastic,
Aimia for Professionals has been awarded the prestigious ‘Great Place to Work’ certification, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to employee experience. From charity events and social occasions to awards for long-service, this accreditation recognises the company’s dedication to its employees, helping to create a more productive and innovative team. Earned through employee feedback and independent analysis,
the ‘Great Place to Work’ Certification uses first-hand experience to recognise companies that put its employees first. In fact, 80% of employees at Aimia for Professionals got involved in the accreditation process, the brand’s highest participation figure to date.
offering invaluable insight into what it is like to work at Aimia for Professionals. Whilst the feedback was vast, one respondent summarised the consensus, saying: “Many organisations claim to value people, but here it’s visible in everyday behaviour: colleagues support one another, leaders are accessible, and decisions are made with integrity rather than convenience.” With a long history of employee satisfaction, the ‘Great Place to
Work’ Certification cements Aimia for Professionals’ position as a top employer with previous statistics similarly highlighting the brand’s commitment to its employees. As such, 92% of employees stated that they are proud to work for Aimia with 90% expressing that their job supports their personal growth. Michelle concluded: “Our employees are at the heart of our brand,
and we endeavour to create an exceptional workplace culture where people can thrive together. It is fantastic to know that our hard work has paid off and that our employees love Aimia for Professionals just as much as we do.”
The automatic vending & retail sector engages MPs amid mounting regulatory pressures
The Vending & Automated Retail Association recently hosted a meeting at the House of Lords. This was a dinner, bringing MPs together with industry leaders to highlight the UK vending sector’s economic value and the growing legislative challenges it faces. Representing 80% of the UK’s £3.6 billion vending market, the AVA used the event to connect parliamentarians with operators from their constituencies, many of whom run family-owned businesses. Discussions focused on the sector’s national footprint - including over 400,000 machines and 19,500 direct jobs – as well as the potential impact of upcoming regulation. Key concerns included the proposed
blanket ban on energy drink sales in vending machines, which the AVA estimates could cost the industry £43 million. The organisation argues the measure is disproportionate, noting that 82% of vending machines are in controlled environments where under 16-year-olds are not present, while the remainder already operate under a voluntary restriction code. Additional pressures come from the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations,
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both of which introduce operational and financial complexities – particularly for small and medium-sized operators. David Llewellyn, Chief Executive of
AVA, said: “This event was an excellent opportunity to meet with MPs and a really positive step for the industry. We were able to introduce them to our members and explain the real-world impact of the legislation we’re navigating felt constructive and long overdue.
“The vending industry quietly keeps the
nation fed and fueled around the clock, and we want to make sure that contribution is understood at the highest levels. This is the start of a much more active presence in Westminster and a commitment to our members that we are working hard to get them the recognition they deserve.” The AVA will continue to engage policymakers as consultations progress, ensuring the sector’s voice is represented.
Natalie Baker (Westways Vending), Michelle Hefferon (NIVO/The Vending People), Andrew Barrow (EVOCA), Carl Hunter (Kepak), Chris Skipper (NVCS & AVA Chair), Thomas Ward (Excel Vending), David Llewellyn (chief executive, AVA), Jason Vincent (Boost inc)
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