Every new year brings changes in consumer preferences, with certain drinks and snacks emerging as workplace favourites. So, let’s delve into some of the biggest food and drink trends taking shape this year and how our workplace vending machines and refreshment services cater to this growing demand.
A Micro Market is the future of workplace refreshments, offering more than traditional vending with unique features and benefits for both businesses and their staff.
Having just unveiled our 12th Micro Market recently, let’s explore everything you need to know about this facility to help determine whether it’s the right solution for your workplace.
National Veterinary Services, based in Stoke-on-Trent, is the UK’s market leading supplier of veterinary wholesale products.
They have been a respected vending customer of Coinadrink Limited since 2013, when they were first introduced to us with one of our Flavia tabletop coffee machines.
Our business relationship has continued to grow, so far culminating in a grand Express Refreshments Micro Market install in August 2023.
In this “customer spotlight”, we got the thoughts of those at NVS to understand what first made them approach Coinadrink over 10 years ago now, right up to their current vending and Micro Market facilities with us.
Flexible working is here to stay, but what makes it so appealing to your employees?
Considering this question can help business leaders determine which characteristics need to be captured and transferred to your workplace, which in turn will help maintain its position as a central hub for both activity and collaboration.
Research shows that creating a “home-from-home” environment could be the key.
It seems as though the lunch break could be key to employee wellbeing and productivity in the workplace. That’s according to Compass Group, the world’s leading food services company, and global market intelligence agency Mintel.
With UK employees believed to take just 33 minutes per day on average for their main lunch break, let’s explore how the Express Refreshments Micro Market could bring focus back to what is an important part of the working day.
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Sandwiches. Whether it’s for lunch, dinner or a just as a little snack, they’re incredibly popular all over the world.
Over time the sandwich has even extended to further creations, such as baguettes, paninis and rolls, and the simple method of adding a filling between two slices of bread has been a satisfying treat for generations. The British sandwich has long been a revolution, and in this blog post we’ll explain how the famous meal became tradition.
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10th October is the annual World Mental Health Day, nestled in the middle of World Mental Health Month. The theme for 2023 is “mental health is a universal human right”, raising awareness of inequalities.
Coinadrink Limited helps pioneer good mental health through employee perks in the workplace, where so many of us will spend so much of our time.
With more and more businesses in and around the West Midlands experiencing an Express Refreshments Micro Market, this is a facility that represents a far better option than the traditional canteen.
With the Micro Market designed to represent a convenience store or corner shop in the heart of the workplace, there are two specific aspects of this solution that really enhance the overall “shopping” experience.
The canteen has traditionally been a popular choice for businesses looking to implement refreshments into their premises. Whilst it used to work well, it’s no longer flexible or exciting enough to cater to the demands of the workforce.
The Micro Market is a modern alternative that’s rapidly growing in demand. Express Refreshments has installed five Micro Markets in as many years and another couple are almost complete!
Here are six reasons why more businesses are choosing the Micro Market as a better alternative to the workplace canteen.
An office recreational area, otherwise known as a breakout area, is a key part of the modern workplace that can significantly enhance employee wellbeing and productivity.
Investing in an office recreational area, whilst worthwhile, can be costly, so to give yourself the best chance of success you need to consider these three things prior to build.