CONTENTS In the November issue


4-12 INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS Important updates from the industry


14 VENDIES LIVE Momentum gathers pace as exhibitors sign up


16 SMART & CONNECTED MACHINES Putting connected machines to work


18-19 INDUSTRY INSIGHT A Q&A with Crane Convenience


20-21 MACHINE INNOVATION Making room for the way people shop


22 HOT FOOD VENDING Vending transform to include hot choices


23 VENDING CUPS A fresh take on vending cups


p22 HOT FOOD VENDING p23 VENDING CUPS p16 SMART & CONNECTED MACHINES p20 MACHINE INNOVATION p4-12 INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS p14 VENDIES LIVE


Go-Pak is an award-winning manufacturer and supplier providing product and packaging solutions to the food service, cash and carry, and retail sectors globally. We are a member of SCGP, a global leader in innovative consumer packaging, and our fellow SCGP sister company in the UK, Law Print and Packaging, will be joining us on our Stand at Vendex North, on the 11th November 2026.


Together, we will be showcasing: • Go Vend : Paper Vending Cups • Premium Embossed ‘Winter Jumper’ Christmas Cups, and Compostable Aqueous Festive Hot Cups • Confetti Double Wall Hot Cups - in a mixed sleeve of five colours • Clarity, 100% rPET Tumblers and Lids • Law Print will demonstrate their coffee pouches and foils - the perfect accompaniment to our cups. Go-Pak


www.go-pakgroup.com


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