VENDING TECHNOLOGY


from owners, teams, individual baristas and customers alike. The competition runs from 6th May to 29th July 2026, and judging will take place between 12th August and 2nd September, with the winners announced on 14th October. The top three finalists will each receive


a PURITY C iQ filter, BRITA Professional’s data-driven intelligent filtration system that helps cafés deliver consistently great- tasting coffee while protecting machine performance. All top 10 finalists will receive a Grounds of Innovation winner’s plaque to display in-store, highlighting their achievement to customers. Samantha scoles, sales director at


BRITA Professional Filter seeks outstanding creativity


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RITA Professional Filter is calling for entries to its 2026 Grounds of Innovation Awards – a UK-wide search


for the most innovative independent coffee shops going above and beyond for their customers and communities. Now in its fourth consecutive year, the


Awards celebrate operators who push boundaries through creativity, sustainability and customer experience. The top 10 entries will be crowned Grounds of Innovation 2026 winners, with the overall


winner receiving an exclusive prize package worth over £1,000 to help fuel their latest ideas and plans for innovation. These accolades are underpinned by


BRITA Professional’s iQ technology, which powers data-driven filtration solutions such as the PURITY C iQ system and reflects the brand’s wider commitment to helping cafés deliver consistency, quality and efficiency in every cup.


Open to independent coffee shops across the UK, nominations are welcomed


Advanced tool helps vending customers on decarbonisation pathway


Evoca has announced the launch of its Product Carbon Footprint Tool (PCF), an advanced solution certified in accordance with the international standard ISO 14067:2018. The tool is designed to provide consistent and verifiable measurement of product carbon footprints across the entire life cycle. The value for customers is said to be immediate and measurable: the PCF Tool provides access to accurate, certified data that is essential for the reliable calculation of Scope 3 emissions. This enables organisations to move beyond the use of average factors and generic estimates, improving the quality of ESG reporting and supporting more informed decision-making,


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both at the procurement stage and in the management of sustainability strategies. In practical terms, customers can integrate reliable data into their sustainability reports, respond more effectively to regulatory requirements and market expectations, and identify opportunities to reduce emissions across the value chain. Recently certified, the tool represents


a key pillar of the Group’s Product Stewardship strategy. Its outputs are integrated into product development processes, helping to guide design choices aimed at reducing environmental impact while improving total cost of ownership in terms of efficiency, durability and performance.


BRITA Professional and qualified water sommelier, commented: “Independent coffee shops are the beating heart of the UK’s café culture, but many are under growing pressure from rising costs and changing customer expectations. That’s why BRITA created Grounds of Innovation in 2024: to champion and spotlight the businesses not just staying the course but actively redefining what a coffee shop can be through innovation – and that mission still holds true today. At BRITA, we see how fundamental water quality is to consistency, flavour and equipment performance. We are proud to support operators year-round with smart filtration innovations that continuously monitor and optimise water quality, helping to serve consistently great coffee, protect machines and create the freedom to focus on creativity and innovation.”


This launch forms part of a structured journey through which Evoca has progressively strengthened its ESG commitment, translating it into concrete, measurable and verifiable outcomes. The international certifications achieved across environmental, quality, health and safety domains, together with independent recognitions, confirm the consistency of this approach and its alignment with established global standards. Within this context, Evoca further


strengthens its position in the vending and professional coffee sector, contributing to its ongoing evolution. By making advanced tools and reliable data available, the Group supports customers and partners in developing more rigorous and transparent decarbonisation pathways. An approach aimed at delivering tangible value across the value chain and supporting the transition towards more sustainable operating models.


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