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The history of the drinking straw

The history of the drinking straw

Drinking straws have been in the news a great deal in the last few years for all the wrong reasons. The plastic in them is hard to recycle and they end up floating in the world’s oceans causing an environment timebomb, but did you know that human beings have been using drinking straws for over […]
The mint with the hole in the middle turns 75

The mint with the hole in the middle turns 75

To many people it’s the refreshing sweet with the hole in the middle but this month sees the humble Polo mint celebrate its 75th anniversary. So, we thought we’d look back at some of the vending machine staple’s most interesting facts and figures. For example, did you know that the Nestlé owned factory in York […]
Who was Achille Gaggia?

Who was Achille Gaggia?

Well, if you love the feel and texture of that caramel layer of crema at the top of your coffee you’ve got Achille Gaggia to thank for it. On the 5th, September 1938, Achille Gaggia filed patent No. 365726 for a steam-free coffee machine. Thanks to his revolutionary system, called ‘Lampo’, he was able to […]
How the shirt on your back could be made from plastic bottles

How the shirt on your back could be made from plastic bottles

That shirt you’re wearing, do you think it is pure cotton? Well, chances are there is a great deal of recycled plastic bottle in your shirt as recycled fabrics are becoming the norm around the world and positively impacting the world through more sustainable fashion. The downside, however, is that recycled fabrics are still very […]
World Water Day

World Water Day

Today is World Water Day 2023. A day when those of us with access to clean, inexpensive and life giving water can reflect on how lucky we are and to spare a thought for those that have no access to water. The day was first observed in 1993 when the United Nations General Assembly declared […]
4 things you didn’t know about hot chocolate

4 things you didn’t know about hot chocolate

As you enjoy your hot and perfectly delivered hot chocolate from your UK Vending machine you’re probably enjoying the taste and not thinking of all the other wonderful things that your hot chocolate is doing for you, right? Well, we’ve done the hard work for you and here are 5 things about hot chocolate that […]
Why is it called Irish Coffee?

Why is it called Irish Coffee?

March 17th is St Patrick’s Day and for those not wishing to be seen to taking a tipple or three there is a sneaky way around this particular problem: The Irish Coffee. Now here at UKVending we like to experiment with beverages and there was no shortage of takers when we decided to try some […]
Cuppa declared best health drink

Cuppa declared best health drink

For fans of a daily cuppa this news comes as no surprise but a cup of tea is better than a protein shake or similar as the best health drink hands down. Research conducted by Tufts University in Boston, USA, was presented to a meeting of the Tea Council of the United States in which […]
Welcome to Nutrition and Hydration Week

Welcome to Nutrition and Hydration Week

We all need to look after ourselves better and at the heart of that is drinking more water and eating better. That is something that we here at UKVending wholeheartedly agree with. Nutrition and Hydration Week has taken place every March since 2012. Its purpose is to bring people together to create energy, focus and […]

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