contents In the November issue


4-12 INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS Important news updates including the latest on industry events


14 MACHINE UPDATE The plain metal box transformed


16 HEALTHY INSIGHT A healthy planet takes priority


18 BIOMETRICS IN VENDING Is biometrics coming to vending?


22 INDUSTRY INSIGHT How hot beverage outlets can build customer loyalty


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Get in touch today at info@vianetplc.comor alternatively find out more at our website www.vianetplc.com p4 - 12 Industry News & Events p4 - 12 Industry News & Events


p14 Machine Update


p16 Healthy Insight


p18 Biometrics In Vending


p22 Industry Insight


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