Iceland Foods selects Envipco for UK reverse vending machine rollout

Envipco has signed a final agreement with Iceland Foods to supply reverse vending machines (RVMs) across the retailer’s UK store network ahead of the launch of the country's deposit return scheme (DRS) in October 2027.

UK vending and automated retail sector surpasses £3.7bn in 2025

The UK’s vending, coffee services and automated retail sector generated £3.78 billion in revenue in 2025, marking a 3.3% increase year-on-year and placing the industry 5% above pre-pandemic 2019 levels, according to the latest Census & Market Report from the AVA.

Mars Wrigley expands Skittles range with Flavour Flip launch

Mars Wrigley is expanding its fruity confectionery portfolio with the launch of Skittles Flavour Flip, set to roll out nationwide from June 2026.

Beyond thirst: Key takeaways from the UK Soft Drinks Conference 2026

The 26th annual UK Soft Drinks Conference took place on 12 May 2026 in London. From circular economy efforts to premium functional beverage opportunities, we delve into the highlights.

Death Wish Coffee launches high-caffeine Power Surge blend

US coffee brand Death Wish Coffee Co has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Power Surge, a new high-caffeine coffee positioned to meet growing demand for natural energy products.

AI, automation and sustainability take centre stage at Venditalia 2026

Automation, frictionless retail and sustainability emerged as defining themes at Venditalia 2026, as the vending and unattended retail sectors gathered in Rimini, Italy, to showcase the technologies shaping the future of consumer convenience.

Finix launches unattended payment terminal for self-service retail

Payment technology company Finix has launched a new unattended payment terminal designed for self-service and semi-attended retail environments.

Kerry secures positive EFSA opinion for acrylamide-reducing coffee enzyme

Kerry has announced that the European Food Safety Authority has issued a positive scientific opinion on Acrylerase, the company’s amidase food enzyme designed to reduce acrylamide levels in coffee extracts.