Should I Lease or Buy a Coffee Machine?Posted on 22nd July 2024

So you’ve decided to take the plunge and get a new coffee machine for your office.  Perhaps your old one is just a bit too old. Or maybe whoever is responsible for maintaining stocks of coffee, milk and sugar in the kitchen isn’t staying on top of the job. It could be that no one…

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Where to Position Your Water Cooler in the OfficePosted on 24th June 2024

Just about every workplace these days has at least one water cooler on site, both to keep staff refreshed and hydrated through the day and also to be able to offer fresh water to any visitors. Just as employees can take advantage of a coffee break to spend a few minutes socialising and catching up…

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Vending Machines On The ScreenPosted on 20th May 2024

Despite having over 100 years of cinema history to look back on – in which writers and directors have covered subjects across the entirety of human existence and understanding – it may still come as a surprise to discover just how often vending machines have been featured in the movies. Whether representing the futility of…

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Tips for Maintaining Your Office Coffee MachinePosted on 3rd May 2024

Many of us rely on being able to lay our hands on a good cup of coffee when we need one, whether that’s first thing in the morning, ahead of a big meeting or just to get us through a long afternoon. For that – unless we’re prepared to fall back on a quick mug of…

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Benefits of a Commercial Smart FridgePosted on 27th March 2024

Fridges used to be things that just kept other things – usually food and drink – cold. Vending machines, meanwhile, used to be things that exchanged unhealthy snacks and drinks for the correct change only. In today’s world of the Internet of Things (IoT), mobile phone apps for absolutely everything, controlled refrigeration and other technological advances, modern…

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Do Healthy Vending Machines Actually Exist?Posted on 4th March 2024

When you’re eating on the go, it’s too easy to just grab what’s available regardless of whether it’s good for you or not. And all too often, what’s available from most vending machines tends not to be good for you, being mostly made up of crisps, chocolate and cans of fizzy drinks.  It’s understandable why…

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The Most Popular Coffee Drinks In The UKPosted on 19th December 2023

It seems that there’s a coffee shop on every street corner these days, whether it’s a multinational such as Starbucks or Costa, or a local trader turning their love of the bean into a business opportunity.  And as the number of coffee shops has exploded, so has the breadth of choice we’re being offered in…

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What To Do If Your Snack Gets Stuck in a Vending MachinePosted on 16th October 2023

We’ve all been there: you’ve only got 15 minutes or so and you’re desperate for a snack and/or drink to keep you going until lunch or the end of the working day. You put in your money, make your selection, watch as your choice edges its way forwards…only for it to then get stuck. Now…

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How to Buy a Vending MachinePosted on 10th August 2023

A vending machine can be a great addition to any workplace, allowing staff and visitors quick and easy access to drinks and snacks when shops and supermarkets may not be convenient or quick to get to. But vending machines aren’t just for business owners looking to provide a facility for their staff. Enterprising people can…

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A Guide to Alternative MilksPosted on 14th June 2023

There are many reasons why users of your coffee machine may not want to have cow’s milk in their drinks. Veganism has grown increasingly popular in recent years – The Vegan Society reported a rise of 400% of those in the UK identifying as vegan between 2014 and 2019, rising from 0.25% of the population to…

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