Supplier Categories

This category is open to innovative vending machines and vending machine concepts. This could encompass food machines, beverage machines, non-food vending machines, etc.

This category is open to any payment technology that is currently active in the vending sector. This could be card, contactless, phone, cash and systems that encompass more than one of these payment methods.

This category is open to any snack or confectionery product that is currently active in the vending sector.

This category is open to any new product that has been launched into the vending and automated retail market in the UK.

This category is open to any ancillary product or service to the vending industry. This could include management software; disposable cups; stirrers; machine parts; machine parts replacement; ingredients; logistics; marketing; disposables, etc.

This category is open to any food or beverage product currently active in the vending sector that provides consumers with a healthier option. The category will also consider entries from suppliers who have made significant strides to reformulate their product as well as suppliers who have introduced new products for rapidly growing markets such as vegan and gluten free.

This category is open to any ecologically-friendly product (including food, beverages, ancillary products such as cups, disposables etc) currently active in the vending sector that provides environmental, social and economic benefits.

This category is open to any soft drink, including flavoured and unflavoured water currently active and available on the UK vending market. Please see entry form for further instructions.

This category is open to all vending paper cups currently available on the UK market. The judges will look at the following criteria when choosing the winner…

Material Quality:

The cup should be made from high-quality paperboard or paper that is sturdy and durable. It should have a coating or lining to prevent leakage and maintain structural integrity, especially when holding hot or cold beverages. 

Design:

Aesthetically pleasing design can enhance the overall experience for the consumer.

Stackability:

For storage and transportation purposes, cups that can be stacked easily are more convenient.

Size Options:

Offering a range of sizes catering to different drink volumes.

Functionality:

The design and construction of the paper vending cup contribute to its functionality. It should provide ease of dispensing, and good compatibility with vending machines.