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Sugar rationing ends 80 years ago today

Sugar rationing ends 80 years ago today

If you were a child on 25th September 1953 a whole new world emerged that day. Sweets and chocolate became more readily available because eight years after the end of the Second World War sugar rationing came to an end. During the war sugar was one of dozens of what today we would consider to […]
The future of tea

The future of tea

The future of tea looks promising as it continues to gain popularity as a healthy and delicious beverage option worldwide. Here are a few ways in which the tea industry may evolve in the future: Overall, the tea industry is expected to continue to grow and evolve as consumers become more interested in high-quality, unique, […]
The darker side of coffee: The Goth latte

The darker side of coffee: The Goth latte

You sometimes see them in the dark shadows of pubs and clubs, dressed head to toe in black and generally looking a little sad and downbeat. Goths have their own culture and society, but did you know they also have their own unique style of coffee too? Yes, unsurprisingly it is called a Goth latte […]
Today is National Peanut Day

Today is National Peanut Day

Peanuts are one of the staples of the vending machine industry. They have been for well over a century with many unique and interesting ways that entrepreneurs have concocted to sell them. They are cheap, mass produced and are in almost every kind of product from chocolate bars to dressings. But they do have a […]
Chocolate’s impact on the planet

Chocolate’s impact on the planet

As you enjoy the delicious taste of your favourite chocolate bar it rarely crosses any of our minds just what eating it is doing to the environment of the planet. Just how bad you ask? The main constituent parts of a chocolate bar are milk and cocoa. Milk is, obviously, produced by cows and it […]
Are you a Picard or a Janeway?

Are you a Picard or a Janeway?

Today is Star Trek Day. Yes, it really is a thing. Whether you’re a fan of the original 1960s series or the Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Enterprise or any number of spin-off series that have come from the original idea from creator Gene Roddenberry. One thing has remained true throughout all iterations of […]
Tea or coffee your Majesty?

Tea or coffee your Majesty?

Ever wondered how the Royal Family take their beverages? If the thought has crossed your mind, then we have discovered that King Charles III prefers Darjeeling tea sweetened with some honey for his caffeine fix in the morning and afternoon. While some royals do prefer coffee, Charles is not in the group who do so. […]
What is the most famous chocolate bar made from coconut?

What is the most famous chocolate bar made from coconut?

Today is World Coconut Day and here at UKVending we decided that it was a perfect opportunity to look at one of those chocolate bars that sometimes finds it’s way into vending machines, but more often than not is overlooked. Indeed last Christmas Mars who makes Bounty Bars decided to produce their Celebrations tubs without […]
Chocolate can boost your memory

Chocolate can boost your memory

Yes really! Just because everyone tells you to avoid chocolate doesn’t mean that it is bad for you. Only just make sure it is dark chocolate. A chemical compound called flavanols found in chocolate, particularly in dark chocolate with more than 70 per cent cocoa solids – have been found to make mental maths much […]

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