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Could this be the world’s most expensive tea break?

Could this be the world’s most expensive tea break?

There is something reassuring about a nice cup of tea. It is always satisfying and if the latest medical research is to be believed it also has a calming and cleansing effect on the whole body. Something else about tea is that it remains relatively affordable there hasn’t been a huge difference in the amount […]
Driving vending machine technology forward

Driving vending machine technology forward

Here at UKVending we think of ourselves as forward looking and innovative. We bring you the latest technological developments as soon as they are available together with the best customer service in the market. So we had to step back and admire the audacity of a car dealership in Glasgow who has made buying a […]
Who was Catherine of Braganza?

Who was Catherine of Braganza?

Well it seems like a question you might get asked at a pub quiz, but actually it has a great deal to do with our national drink, tea. How? Catherine of Braganza was a Portuguese Princess who was married to King Charles II and she is widely created with creating the national love affair with […]
Earliest tea receipt from 1644

Earliest tea receipt from 1644

  Unless you’re self employed and need to keep track of every single piece of expenditure I doubt you’ll collect your till receipts. The most likely outcome is that every so often you dig deep into your trouser pockets or purses and pull the receipts out, casually look at the most expensive item, wish you […]
DS Smith cracks coffee cup recycling

DS Smith cracks coffee cup recycling

The number of discarded coffee cups is staggering. In the UK it is estimated that billions of cups are drunk by British coffee lovers each year and then simply thrown away and never used again. This throw away culture is placing an increasing strain on landfill sites and the environment in general. UK Vending is […]
Good news on sugar in soft drinks

Good news on sugar in soft drinks

UKVending is pleased to hear that the levels of sugar in soft drinks has been plummeting and the reason is that drinks companies have decided to take action before being forced to by government legislation. The new sugar tax on soft drinks has meant that drinks manufacturers would have faced stiff new taxes on highly […]
Fruit teas can drastically damage your teeth, study finds

Fruit teas can drastically damage your teeth, study finds

We’re all told to eat more fruit and at the same time we are reminded of the good and beneficial qualities of tea in our daily diet. Now the latest research seems to have indicated a problem with the idea of combing fruit and tea and states that fruit teas could actually be damaging our […]
Who was Ira Remsen?

Who was Ira Remsen?

I bet you’ve never ever heard of this 19th Century New Yorker, but it is extremely likely that you’ve used his invention. So who was he? Ira Remsen was born on 10 February 1846 and grew up to be a leading chemist after studying in Germany. On returning home to his native America he led […]
Introducing Flavia Sachets – Zero Waste Boxes.

Introducing Flavia Sachets – Zero Waste Boxes.

UK Vending are proud to announce that we are starting to stock a wonderful and innovative waste product solution. The Flavia sachets can now be completely recycled and nothing is sent to land fill. But what exactly is a Flavia Zero Waste box™and why does your office or workspace need one? Every workspace generates a […]

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