CONTENTS In the September issue


6-10 INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS Important updates from the industry


12 VENDING TECHNOLOGY How smart age verification is redefining vending


14 SUSTAINABILITY & EFFICIENCY Sustainability credentials can support operators in a changing market


16 SUSTAINABILITY & EFFICIENCY The lifecycle approach to more sustainable vending


20 SNACKS & CONFECTIONERY Vending moves beyond the traditional snack


22 SNACKS & CONFECTIONERY Consumers are asking more of their snacks


24 OFFICE REFRESHMENT Raising expectations and creating better experiences


28 OFFICE REFRESHMENT Refreshment areas transition from coffee point to convenience hub


p22 SNACKS & CONFECTIONERY p24 OFFICE REFRESHMENT p6-10 INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS p12 VENDING TECHNOLOGY


p14 SUSTAINABILITY & EFFICIENCY


p20 SNACKS & CONFECTIONERY


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