Category: Business and Industry

Taking place at the Hilton, Birmingham Metropole on the 20th – 21st April 2023, the National Leadership and Development Forum is the HCA’s premier event of the year. Attracting over four hundred delegates and up to 85 exhibitors, the HCA Forum offers a fantastic opportunity to network, learn and be entertained with the leading lights in the Hospital Catering […]

Making a Positive Impact on the Planet As the world becomes more aware of the devastating effects of climate change, many companies are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and become more environmentally responsible. One of the best ways to do this is to aim for net zero carbon emissions, which involves offsetting […]

For the many people that say “I’m not a morning person” there is nothing better than a fresh cup of coffee to fuel you for the day ahead. The history around the humble brew continues to evolve since its deception and is now considered one of the world’s most highly traded commodities according to The […]

A great barista is a skilled technician: someone who understands the science of coffee-making knows how to use multiple brewing devices and machines, and can use their coffee knowledge to make good recommendations to customers. Here are what barista techniques you need to master and how you can make the most of them. Coffee flavour […]

THE NETHERLANDS CONSUME THE MOST COFFEE According to a 2020 study, the Netherlands were said to consume the most coffee per capita with a whopping 8.3 kilograms! They were followed by Finland at 7.8 and Sweden at 7.6. Despite our best efforts, the UK didn’t even rank in the top fifteen for the most coffee-addicted […]

On mornings when you can barely pop open your eyes, you can know that your morning joe will be waiting for you. But could your right-hand appliance be making you a better cuppa? It seems the answer is yes. This is how you may be using your coffee machine the wrong way. You’re using a […]

Smart vending machines are high up in the market these days, but have you ever looked at a smart vending machine in a hospital (for example) and wondered why it needs all these extra gadgets? From full screens to facial recognition payment methods.  The answer is simply because they’re needed.  As we’re moving into 2023, […]

From a gym or a fitness centre members perspective we know how critical it is to have a water dispenser and a smart vending machine available for use is. In most cases and for many people it may feel frustrating when you run out of water during another gym session and the only available water […]

You probably could technically place smart vending machine anywhere, but it’s not quite so simple. First and foremost, you cannot legally place a machine on someone else’s property and use their utilities without their permission or a contract. Second, not every location is ideal for a vending machine. What good is a vending machine that […]

Have you ever been to a coffee shop where the espresso machine seems to be the most noticeable noise in the room? Although this noise may seem a little irritating, there are good reasons why espresso machines are so loud.  Do you have a loud espresso vending machine at home and are concerned that the […]