Vending Machines Blog

Cigarette Vending Machine Ban

Cigarette vending machines in England, Northern Ireland and Wales are close to being banned, following recent legislation changes approved by MPs. While Scotland has their own bill regarding this situation, both systems share similarities in their details.

If passed, both intend to first remove cigarette machines from larger stores in 2011, while smaller shops will have until 2013; the decision to implement the changes so far in the future is a result of the current economic climate.

Although welcomed by many, this plan has faced opposition from the tobacco industry and some retailers, who deny the validity of the arguments against them and protest that it will result in substantial loss of sales.

Proposed by Ian McCartney, the former Labour minister, the ban on cigarette vending machines is largely a consequence of suggestions that they are partly responsible for the uptake of smoking by new generations. It is thought cigarette vending machines are too appealing and accessible for children and also help to normalise attitudes towards cigarettes and smoking through brand familiarity.

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Tags: cigarette vending machines, vending machine information, Vending Machine News

US Beverage Industry to Include Calorie Information on Vending Machines

The subject of our last article was Barack Obama’s plans to attempt to reduce childhood obesity by removing sugary snack and drink vending machines from America’s schools. In a related effort, First Lady Michelle Obama has called for action from the beverage industry to help with her healthy families campaign.

It seems this call may now have been answered by the non-alcoholic beverage companies which are members of the American Beverage Association (including The Coca-Cola Company, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Kraft Foods, PepsiCo, Red Bull North America, Inc. and many other major brands). The ABA has volunteered a new initiative which intends to present calorie information on their products in a more clear and useable manner.

Vending machines and product labels are two main areas which will be focussed on by this initiative. Vending machine beverage selection buttons are set to contain details of product calorie counts, while information on products themselves will be improved by additions such as per-serving calorie totals on the labels of items with higher volumes.

Only vending machines controlled by respective beverage companies will be affected by these changes, but perhaps it may prompt other operators to follow suit if the idea is welcomed by consumers.

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Tags: drink vending, Vending Machine News

Obama for Healthy Vending Machines

Last week the Obama administration announced plans to set new legislation in place to remove sugary snacks and drinks from school vending machines. The motivation behind the campaign has arisen from America’s increasing levels of child obesity and diabetes.

Barack is not alone in this war on weight, either. Last month, the first lady, Michelle Obama, also declared plans to lead an initiative aimed at reducing obesity levels amongst their younger population. The “Let’s Move” campaign has been created to try and encourage healthier and more active lifestyles.

The response to this initiative has been generally positive and has received a great deal of support. However, for many American citizens, Obama’s plans to regulate vending machines in schools have not been met with such enthusiasm.

It won’t really come as a surprise to anyone that the food industry is particularly unhappy about this idea, some retaliating with counter-campaigns to try and keep the junk food in the vending machines.

Some other people argue that it will be too expensive and also that the majority will be unfairly disadvantaged as a result of problems among the minority.

Results from the American National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted in 1971-1974 showed obesity levels among school-aged adolescents, aged 12-19 years was at 6.1%. The latest figures from the 2003-2006 data set showed this figure had increased to 17.6%.¹

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Tags: healthy vending, snack vending machines, Vending Machine News

Introducing Insect-a-clear Solo Fly Killers

We all love summer, but not many of us care for the flying pests it brings. Insects can put off customers, spread bacteria and damage your company’s image – and when at home they can cause major disruption to your well-earned relaxation time.

For those who like to keep their environment clean and free of airborne irritants, we have the perfect solution.

Ideal for the home or the workplace, the stylish and versatile Insect-a-clear Solo fly-killers are available at a price so outstandingly low they are certain to appeal to everyone.

Purchase a Solo fly killer from Intelligent Vending Ltd today for just £38.50 + VAT including free delivery! This amazing price also includes 6 replacement glue-boards.

We are only able to offer these great units at this price for a very limited time, so it is important to act fast if you are interested.

This is a truly special offer and we are confident you will not find a lower price anywhere else!

For more information on the Insect-a-clear Solo fly killer, please visit our fly-killers page or call us on +44 (0) 1629 825555.

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Tags: Fly Killers, flying insect control, Intelligent Vending, pest control, Vending Machine News

Post: AVEX 2009 International Vending and Water Exhibition

Last month, the 2009 AVEX vending exhibition was held at the Birmingham NEC. The AVEX exhibition has always been a great opportunity for sneaking an insightful preview of all the latest vending innovations, and this year was no exception. In between all the hand shaking and coffee drinking, we got a chance to look close in to the not-so-distant future of vending.

As we are always on the look-out for new things to offer our customers, we were excited to see what products were going to be featured – hoping to find potential additions for our own catalogue. Numerous interesting displays caught our attention during our time at the exhibition; however, there were a few in particular that stood out from the crowd.

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Tags: avex, Intelligent Vending, vending and water exhibition, Vending Machine News

Pre: AVEX 2009 International Vending and Water Exhibition

The AVEX International Vending and Water Exhibition has arrived again. It will be running from Wednesday 10^th – Thursday 11^th June at the NEC in Birmingham. The AVEX exhibition provides a unique opportunity to see the latest vending innovations and technologies as well as offering a chance to network and do business with key suppliers.

AVEX is only held every two years and attracts visitors from all over the world. Over 100 different stands will be on display, exhibiting some of the most exciting new and existing vending products and services. For anyone involved in vending, this is an event not to be missed.

No matter which vending sector you are in, there will be plenty of displays related to your area. Whether you are a vendor or an operator there are stands to cater for everyone.

In addition to the many new innovations to be seen, there will be a number of useful seminars offering help, tips and ideas on concepts including optimising sales and effective cost management. Other more specific topics will also be covered such as sustainability, telemetry, IT and scale control.

Entry to AVEX is free, subject to prior web or phone registration. More details on the AVEX exhibition can be found on the AVEX website.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Tags: avex, Intelligent Vending, vending and water exhibition, Vending Machine News

G-Drink Cold Drink Vending Machines

We have added a new cold drinks vending machine to our website. The G-Drink vending machine has some very advanced features. One such feature is the ‘drink catcher’ delivery system: this innovation helps reduce the unwanted build up of fizz often generated from carbonated drinks falling from higher shelves in the vending machine. The product remains standing up and is carefully delivered to the consumer quickly and reliably (total vending time is less than 8 seconds).The G-Drink also has a built in optical sensor to monitor correct product delivery, increasing reliability and consumer satisfaction.

These economical cold drinks vending machines are insulated and come fitted with LED lighting as standard to reduce power consumption. With diverse branding options and great security features this drinks vending machine meets most demands, making it perfect for a wide variety of locations.

For more information on the G-Drink soft drinks vending machine, including a brochure will full technical specification, please use the following link:

G-Drink Soft Drinks Vending Machine

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Tags: drink vending, Intelligent Vending, soft drink vending machines, Vending Machine News

Introducing the Azkoyen Vitale Coffee Machine

We would like to take a quick moment to introduce the latest addition to our catalogue of tabletop hot drinks machines: the Azkoyen Vitale S. Azkoyen have been developing top quality vending machines and components for over half a decade, and now offer one of the most comprehensive ranges of vending machines of any manufacturer.

The Azkoyen Vitale S is quickly becoming a favourite amongst coffee lovers. This hot drinks vending machine has been designed to follow the particular standards set by a few of the world’s most renowned coffee experts with the aim of delivering the perfect drink. So you can be confident the Azkoyen Vitale S machine will satisfy the taste buds of most consumers.

Very low maintenance is required with this 7 selection machine. It is easy to install, refill and clean, with direct access to key parts. This compact tabletop hot drinks machine comes in both bean-to-cup and instant only versions, as well as the combination model.

For more information on this hot drinks machine, please visit our hot beverage vending machine page.

To download or view the brochure for this machine, including the full technical specification for all varieties of machine, please click the following link:

Azkoyen Vitale S Hot Drinks Vending Machine Brochure (PDF Format)

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Tags: coffee machines, hot drinks vending machines, Intelligent Vending, Vending Machine News

A ‘Fresh’ New Flavia ®

The popular Flavia ® brand has recently announced some new and exciting changes to their imagery and products. Flavia ® has been manufacturing high quality hot drinks machines for customers for over 25 years now. As you will already know, the Flavia ® SB100 (popular for small offices) and the Flavia ® Creation 400 (higher throughput) are perfect solutions for staff and visitors alike.

With the exciting new tagline: ‘Think Fresh!’ Flavia ® will once again reinforce their ethos of freshness, choice and convenience; underlining their supremacy for hot drinks vending machines in the workplace.

This new branding will identify Flavia’s ® key differentiators like the Fresh Release Filterpack technology and unique 3 step process – source, seal and serve. As always, Flavia ® continues to provide a wide range of high quality drinks with minimal fuss.

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Tags: coffee machines, flavia, hot drinks vending machines, Vending Machine News

One Small Step for Intelligent Vending Ltd

As a largely Internet based company, we thought it would be an oversight for us not to recognise (and act upon) the undeniably huge new method of communication currently taking the world by storm: Blogging.

So at long last here we are: the first blog post of Intelligent Vending Ltd. We hope you enjoy reading the various articles we will be writing here in the future.

Blogs are now not just a personal tool. Businesses all over the world are beginning to use them to provide comprehensive information for their clients and website browsers.

Of course, this is nothing new for Intelligent Vending Ltd. Our first priority has always been – and continues to be – exceptional customer service, complimented with a high quality, user-friendly website. Our hope is that now, with this great new tool, we will be able to reach more people than ever before and get a chance to demonstrate to them why it is we have managed to become one of the most favoured and trusted vending machine suppliers in the country.

We will also be able to use this blog to keep you all updated with exciting new vending products and services offered by Intelligent Vending Ltd.  But, while you’re here, make sure you don’t forget to check out our great existing range of vending machines and vending related products. Popular solutions include our washroom vending machines, drinks vending machines, snack vending machines and water coolers.

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Tags: Intelligent Vending, vending machine blog, Vending Machine News