In an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Board of AVA expressed grave concerns over the financial strain posed by changes to Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs), coupled with increased national minimum wage and living wage levels. These adjustments, they argue, will impose an estimated £39 million in additional annual costs across the sector, jeopardising jobs, businesses, and economic...

Discover the latest in vending industry advocacy, secure your spot for our sell-out Christmas Luncheon, and catch up on highlights from our successful Technical & Operations Day. Stay ahead with updates on future AVA events and opportunities in our October newsletter.

Government guidance will always develop, especially where the Home Countries and separate organisations are concerned. One of the latest is developments is that guidance for calorie labelling in the Out-of-Home sector in Scotland is to be revised. Removing the requirement for mandatory labelling at consumer point of choice. Our current UK wide advice can be found on our website HERE. The...

After months of engagement with Scottish environmental and governmental bodies, we’ve successfully raised concerns, and a potential exemption for drinks sold from vending machines has been included in the current consultation. However, this exemption isn’t guaranteed. Here’s what you need to know: The current proposal includes a 20p to 50p (or more!) levy on single-use disposable cups starting in 2025.Question 6 of...

Scottish Single-Use Disposable Cup Levy consultation – take action now! AVA Southern Gold Day report – sponsored by HSO Direct. Book for the essential AVA Technical & Operations Webinar. Extra Table for Christmas Luncheon. Plus New AVA member V3 Vending.

Discover the latest updates in the Automatic Vending Association's August newsletter, including events highlights, support for Ukraine's vending industry during the war, and crucial information on Scotland's single-use cup charge.