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The Future of UK Vending: Trends Shaping 2025 and Beyond

In 2025 and beyond, UK vending is seeing a shift towards cashless and mobile payments, healthier product options, and advanced management systems. These changes enhance efficiency and meet modern consumer needs.

Self-Service Trends, Vending
4 minute read
Video
The Future of UK Vending: Trends Shaping 2025 and Beyond

This exclusive LinkedIn Live event dives into the key trends shaping the future of the UK vending industry. From evolving consumer expectations to cutting-edge technology, discover how to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. Watch on-demand now.

Self-Service Trends
Case Study
East Midlands Vending

East Midlands Vending, founded in Nottingham in 2021, has quickly grown with a team of 16 professionals. They operate nine micro markets and over 200 vending machines, all cashless. Their success is driven by the Vendmanager system, which streamlines operations and provides real-time insights

Vending
Article
A Day in the Life of a Forward-Thinking Operator: A Visit to Refreshment Systems, LTD.

Cantaloupe CMO Elyssa Steiner gets firsthand experience into a UK vending operation with a visit to Refreshment Systems, LTD. (RSL). She describes how they’re leveraging technology, empowering their team, and creating efficiencies that are both practical and forward-thinking.

Vending
4 minute read
Video
Expert Insights: How Vending Can Thrive in a Cashless UK

Our experts chat about the state of the industry and discuss the future of vending in the UK. Learn how you, as an operator, can thrive using cashless technology.

Vending
Video
Better Together – Shaun Burger on the Cantaloupe and SB Software Partnership
Self-Service Trends
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Better Together – Shaun Burger on the State of the UK Vending Industry
Self-Service Trends
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Better Together – Shaun Burger on the Importance of Integration
Self-Service Trends
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Better Together – Shaun Burger on Cantaloupe’s Commitment to End-to-End Solutions
Self-Service Trends
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Better Together – Shaun Burger on Cantaloupe Adapting to New Technology Trends
Self-Service Trends
Video
Better Together – Robin Turver on SB Software’s Vendmanager and Coffeemanager
Self-Service Trends
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Better Together – Robin Turver on How Vendmanager and Coffeemanager Will Integrate
Self-Service Trends
Video
Better Together – Robin Turver on Cantaloupe and SB Software’s Philosophical Alignment
Self-Service Trends
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Better Together – CEO Ravi Venkatesan on Team Integrations and Customer Support
Self-Service Trends
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Better Together – Ravi Venkatesan on Values Synergies Between Cantaloupe & SB Software
Self-Service Trends
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Better Together – Ravi Venkatesan on How the Cantaloupe and SB Software Teams Will Come Together
Self-Service Trends
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Better Together – CEO Ravi Venkatesan Talks About Cantaloupe
Self-Service Trends
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Better Together – Dan Varney On Cantaloupe & SB Software Offering a One-Stop Shop Integrated Solution
Self-Service Trends
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Better Together: Ravi Venkatesan & Dan Varney Talk Cantaloupe and SB Software History
Self-Service Trends
Video
How to Boost Your Vending Sales by 25% with Cashless Payments
Vending
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Article
Smart Stores Are the Next Big Thing in U.K. Vending: Here’s What You Need to Know

Uncover how Smart Stores are transforming U.K. vending with flexible, self-service solutions, enhancing consumer convenience and operational efficiency.

Smart Stores
4 minute read
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Micro Markets Are Giving the Traditional Canteen Setup an Upgrade

In a pre-Brexit world, large-scale organisations in the UK and in Europe historically operated onsite canteen facilities with lunch and snack options which provided employees with a fuller working experience. But micro markets are contributing to a culture change.

Micro Markets
4 minute read
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Here’s How Micro Markets Are Changing the Post-COVID Office Culture

As organisations across the UK and Europe encourage a hybrid working model, many employers are wondering how to incentivise staff back into office. A micro market could be an option.

Micro Markets
2 minute read
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When to Install a Micro Market, Smart Fridge or Smart Store: The Go-To Guide for Operators in Europe

There are many new vending technologies entering the European market, but which is best for you? Read this guide to learn about each option and determine which is best for you.

Micro Markets, Smart Stores, Vending
3 minute read
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Article
How Technology Can Solve the Five Biggest Challenges for European Vending Operators Today

Explore how technology can tackle key challenges for European vending operators, including enhancing operational efficiency and overall customer experience.

Self-Service Trends
3 minute read
Article
A Customer-First Approach to Partnership

With a like-minded approach to customer support and client experience, it was evident that the Cantaloupe and SB Software partnership would enhance our current offerings for businesses in the UK and beyond.

Self-Service Trends
5 minute read
Article
Better Together: The Future of Cantaloupe and SB Software

Cantaloupe CEO Ravi Venkatesan talks about his enthusiasm about joining forces with SB Software and what U.K. and European customers can expect from this acquisition.

Self-Service Trends
4 minute read
Article
The Three-Minute Vending Experience: How Decorum Vending Is Bringing Convenience to the U.K. Commuter’s Travel

Learn how Decorum Vending is revolutionizing  the U.K. commuter convenience with quick, efficient vending solutions.

Vending
4 minute read
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Is Cash Dead? Projecting the Future of the Vending Industry in the U.K.

Only 10% of vending equipment is fully cashless, despite the fact that 72% of vending transactions are made with card or mobile. Cantaloupe’s Shaun Burger and The Automated Vending Association’s David Llewellyn discuss the current state of the vending industry, if cash still has a place in the industry and the future cashless trends U.K. operators should be keeping an eye on as the industry continues to evolve.

Vending
4 minute read
P66 card reader on a vending machine.
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Four Reasons the P66 is a Game-Changer for Your Vending Business

Upgrade your vending machines with a reliable and 4G-enabled solution that integrates seamlessly with major VMS systems.

Vending
2 minute read