CONTENTS In the March issue


4-11 INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS Important updates on industry news & events


12 THE VENDIES Entries are in and judging begins


14-16 CASHLESS VENDING Is it a matter of time before a total cashless shift?


18-19 STOCK CONTROL The lifeblood of a business


20 HOT BEVERAGES Boom in pods and capsules


22 SELF-SERVICE TECHNOLOGY Bespoke kiosks transform leisure centre experience


p20 Hot Beverages p22 Self-Service Technology p14-16 Cashless Vending p18-19 Stock Control p4-11 Industry News & Events p12 The Vendies


THE NEW GO-VEND RANGE BY GO-PAK UK


Go-Pak UK is the British subsidiary of SCG Packaging which consists of three operating companies – Go-Pak UK, Go-Pak Vietnam Plastics and Go-Pak Paper Products Vietnam. The company specialises in disposable products and packaging for the food service, vending, cash and carry and retail sectors.


The new Go-Vend range is available now, find out more on page 13. Contact Ray McNamara at Go-Pak for information on 07754 854114 or visit www.go-pakuk.com/product/go-vend-range. Ray’s team can help you work through your requirements, from choosing the right product, conceptualising bespoke artwork and deciding order quantities - right through to delivery.


Go-Vend www.go-pakuk.com


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