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IN BRIEF

Vendex has a change at the helm

Matt Derry (pictured) will take over the running of Vendex in
2025.

Phil and Jenny - who were the founders of Vendex - will ease off the
gas and take things a little easier after a long career in the Vending
sector. They won’t disappear completely for the next year or two, and
they will still be working at the events as usual.
Matt will now be the first point of contact and is eager to get going and get
involved with everything Vendex.

These are exciting times, but be assured that Matt has no intention of changing Vendex's format
or operation. It will continue to be a one-day, low-cost, value-for-money event.
The next Vendex will be held at the Arena MK, Milton Keynes, on 26 March 2025, from 10 am to 4
pm. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Matt at Matt@trade-events.co.uk.
The Beverage Standards Association will be on stand 39A, and we look forward to meeting BSA

members and supporters.

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Glasgow becomes first UK city to launch

returnable cup scheme

The UK's first returnable drinking cup scheme has
been launched in Scotland to reduce waste from
single-use products.

Borrow Cup launched in Glasgow on Monday with
more than 40 participating outlets.

Major retailers such as Costa Coffee, Burger King, Caffe Nero, and Tinderbox are
involved. Many smaller organisations, such as Kelvingrove Museum, Sprigg, and Glasgow
City Chambers, are also participating.

The scheme, launched by charity Hubbub and reuse start-up Reposit, aims to expand JANUARY/FEBRUARY. 2025 | ISSUE 40
across Scotland and the UK if the project is successful in its initial three-month period.

According to Zero Waste Scotland, 388 million disposable cups are used in Scotland
each year.
You can read the full Glasgow Times article here.

www.beveragestandardsassociation.co.uk