The Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) decision to impose a blanket ban on vending machine sales of high-caffeine energy drinks, has been condemned by AVA: The Vending & Automated Retail Association, warning it will cost the industry an ...

The Automatic Vending Association (AVA) has appointed its new Board of Directors, bringing together a diverse and highly experienced group of industry professionals from across the vending and automated retail sector. The new board spans operations, technology, finance, food and ...

AVA: The Vending & Automated Retail Association recently hosted a dinner at the House of Lords, bringing together MPs and vending industry representatives to raise the profile of the UK vending sector, introduce parliamentarians to the people and businesses behind ...

The UK’s vending, coffee services and automated retail industry generated £3.78 billion in total revenue in 2025, according to the AVA’s 2025 Census & Market Report. The figure, up 3.3 per cent on 2024, places the industry 5 per cent above ...

Employee eating habits have shifted considerably. The structured three-meal routine has mostly disappeared and snacking, irregular mealtimes and on-the-go consumption is on the rise. While this presents opportunities, it also presents challenges regarding how we manage our waste. The UK ...

AVA: The Vending & Automated Retail Association has welcomed the Government’s announcement of the UK deposit return scheme, officially named ‘Exchange for Change’, which is being launched in October 2027. The AVA has played a significant role in the scheme’s ...

The 2024 AVA Census & Market Report published by the AVA: The Vending & Automated Retail Association reveals that the UK vending, coffee services, and automated retail sector has now seen the industry exceed pre-pandemic revenue for the first time. ...

Alex Walsh has been appointed as the new Public Affairs Manager at the AVA, the leading trade body and voice for vending and 24-hour food and beverage industry. After graduating in 2015, Walsh has spent the last 10 years working for ...

By David Llewellyn, Chief Executive, Vending & Automated Retail Association In the wake of the recent general election that saw the Labour Party come into power for the first time in nearly 15 years, the AVA has taken note of ...

As a facilities manager, your role involves ensuring the smooth operation of the workplace and creating an environment where employees can thrive. One often overlooked tool that can significantly enhance workplace efficiency and employee satisfaction is the humble vending machine. ...