Back in October, we published some of the craziest vending machines that could be found somewhere around the world. Live lobster made the list, and there was also a beer vending machine if you preferred to serve yourself rather than queue at the bar (this one can be found in Hackney, UK, if you’re interested!) On the back of the recent news that the first vending machine for homeless people has just been released in Nottingham, we’re keen to share more weird and wonderful vending machines that we’ve recently found…
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From when the first vending machine appeared in the 1880’s, they have come an extremely long way. Hot drinks machines now dispense coffee shop quality, and fresh food and snack machines deliver big brands in a pinch of the time. The evolution of vending has also extended to strange and quirky options though, many of which you can actually envisage a purpose for. Some are a bit pointless, yes, but they add to the fun! Take a look below for some of the best ones we have found…
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For many, our favourite hot drink is as unique to us as our fingerprint, and it extends much further than simply tea, coffee or hot chocolate. How much sugar do you take? What about milk? If you’re someone who enjoys a cup of tea, which brand does it need to be? The questions are endless, and making a hot drink for someone else can be like stepping into no mans’ land. What we want to know, though, is how you’d feel about trying something a little different…
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We still think of micro-markets as ‘new’, so when we searched ‘micro-markets’ on our website news page we were surprised to be taken right back to January 2014.
It’s true: we’ve been banging the drum about this refreshingly simple way of keeping busy people fed and watered for over three years!
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Vending machines play an important role in the workplace and are one factor that can positively affect staff morale, which ultimately leads to increased productivity.
Recent research published as part of the Happiness at Work survey, conducted by the London-based New Economics Foundation, indicates at just how important staff morale is. Happiness directly relates to productivity with happy employees having 31 percent higher productivity levels and 37 percent higher sales, while being three times more creative.
With 50 percent of staff saying that they do not feel valued, a modern vending machine should form part of a business’s strategy in retaining top talent.
See more about how a vending machine can improve your office
Sometimes, qualifying for accreditations, such as OHSAS 18001, can deliver tangible benefits – as Workshop Technician Trudi Beet testifies in the latest of our articles about Coinadrink’s ‘Long Service Club’ members.
In a recent blog post, Coinadrink MD Roger Williams considered accreditations and their value to the business. ‘Take ISO for example’, Roger wrote. ‘Some companies take the view that accreditations are an unnecessary distraction, mere ‘boxes that must be ticked’.’
Roger believes that external audits reassure our customers that we’re taking our responsibilities as a supplier and as an employer seriously. ‘We can point people towards our various accreditations and say to them, ‘don’t take our word for it…’, Roger says. Read more

Featuring during the month dedicated to Cancer Awareness, ‘wear it pink’ is a fantastic day that helps gain lots of money in the hope that one day, we will beat Cancer! Set up in 2002, it has raised a whopping £13.2 million pounds by encouraging everyone to donate £2 for spending the day wearing pink! In the hope that it will raise awareness for the need to improve diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure, it is not uncommon for schools, businesses and universities to take part in the scheme which helped raise a record £2.2 million in the year 2011. The mission now is to try and beat that in 2014…
Coinadrink staff will enjoy wearing pink today to help support this great cause!
www.wearitpink.org/
With the hot weather set to continue why not refresh yourself with a delicious smoothie…
* Sweetbird Strawberry & Banana smoothie
* 1 pump Sweetbird Pineapple syrup
* Milk
* Ice
* Professional blender.
Method: Fill cup with ice, top up with smoothie and pour into blender jar. Add syrup and blend until smooth. Pour back into cup and serve.
Don’t forget you can find all the ingredients you require on our online Refreshment Shop. www.refreshmentshop.co.uk
If you didn’t already know, vending machines can dispense a variety of items including tea, coffee, chocolate, confectionery, snacks, cold drinks and fresh food. Vending is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and it has came a long way over the years. You will experience cutting edge technology behind stylish designs, including touch screen and touch sensitive user interfaces. You can now also enjoy all the modern payment methods from cashless to biometric, in addition to the standard cash and card.
These are the benefits of having vending machine in your workplace. Read on to find out what they can offer you.
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Environmental health officers visited and gave us top marks on cleanliness, food preparation, health and safety and good practice.
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