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How paper coffee cups are made

How paper coffee cups are made

For something that we casually discard in their billions worldwide perhaps we should consider the complicated process that goes into making paper coffee cups. Sourcing and Preparing the Paper: The process begins with the selection of high-quality paperboard, which is specifically designed for manufacturing paper cups. The paperboard is made from wood pulp, usually obtained […]
UK Vending Hire

UK Vending Hire

We’ve all been there. Trying to decide whether to buy a machine for the office or weighing up the benefits of hiring, renting or even leasing it instead. Here at UK Vending we like to make the decision an easy one. At UK Vending we offer the most flexible options enabling you to have peace […]
A new form of chocolate

A new form of chocolate

Chocolate is undeniably delicious and popular. You only have to see the millions of bars sold everyday around the world to know this is true. Chocolate is also wasteful insofar as making it uses only part of the cocoa fruit – the seeds – the rest of the fruit is simply discarded as a waste […]
Famous people talking about tea

Famous people talking about tea

We were talking around the office here at UKVending and trying to outdo each other with famous sayings and quotes about beverages the other day. We know how to have a good time at work! This led us to thinking what pearls of wisdom there are in some of these. Therefore this blog is going […]
Alternative uses for ground coffee beans

Alternative uses for ground coffee beans

We’ve all been there. Having had the best cup of coffee possible and then we’re presented with the used coffee grounds. Usually we’d all just pitch them straight into the trash can and never think of them again; but wait there is another way. In fact there are eleven ways that we at UKVending can […]
Great news for all Chocololics

Great news for all Chocololics

Over the last few years there has been a lot of news about how climate change will firstly decrease the amount of cacao plants in the world and how the shortage will send up chocolate prices worldwide. That was the bad news, but there is now some good news too. It appears that scientists conducting […]
Train of thought

Train of thought

Have you ever been waiting for a train at a railway station and forgot to bring anything to relieve the boredom of the train journey to your destination. Yes, your favourite book is on the kitchen table where you forgot to pick it up in the hurry to catch the commuter train. Well, now through […]
Welcome to British Afternoon Tea Week

Welcome to British Afternoon Tea Week

Afternoon Tea Week is celebrated annually in the UK during the second week of August. It is a week-long celebration of the quintessentially British tradition of afternoon tea. During this event, various establishments, such as hotels, tea rooms, and restaurants, often offer special afternoon tea menus, promotions, or themed events. Afternoon tea is a delightful […]
Brewing Sustainability: Tracking the Environmental Footprint of Your Coffee Beans

Brewing Sustainability: Tracking the Environmental Footprint of Your Coffee Beans

In the ever-evolving landscape of environmental consciousness, consumers are now extending their quest for sustainability to their daily rituals, including the cherished act of enjoying a cup of coffee. Beyond its delightful flavour, coffee carries a notable ecological impact from its origin on the farm to the moment it touches our lips. In response to […]

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