July 7th, 2022
Upping The Ante With AVA
We are now proud members of The Vending & Automated Retail Association.
The Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) is a non-profit organisation based in Leeds that represents the automated 24-hour food and beverage industry in the UK. The goal of the AVA is to champion industry-wide quality, innovation and consumer satisfaction. The AVA has acted as the voice of the industry for over 90 years, meeting the needs of a modern 24/7 society.
March 3rd, 2022
2022 So Far…
Livewell has been really busy in 2022 so far. As always, our goal is to refuel lifestyles, maximise productivity, whilst offering a great experience for our clients and their customers. More than anything we wanted to showcase some of the vending installations we have implemented so far in this year.
January 25th, 2022
Co-Lab: The Technological Heart of Harrogate
These contemporary office spaces are perfect for young and growing businesses, and Co-lab wanted to provide quality refreshments as part of this arrangement. Livewell was more than happy to contribute to this fantastic tech development in the heart of Harrogate.
December 21st, 2021
Bringing People Back to Work: Flutter
The Coronavirus pandemic pushed more of the nation’s workforce into their homes, and into isolation. Telephone and Zoom calls became the new standard for interaction. Today, isolation has now been lifted and workers are being encouraged to return to the office.
September 20th, 2021
The future of vending machines in schools
For Livewell, schools are where it started. We know this sector better than any other refreshment supplier, and wanted to explore how catering in the education sector must evolve with new stock management technologies, contactless payment systems and changing dietary needs in our latest blog.
May 24th, 2021
The future of vending machines in a post-pandemic world
It’s been over a year since the emergence of Covid-19 caused unprecedented disruption to life as we know it.
The vending industry, like most others, took a huge hit during the pandemic. Despite playing a vital role in keeping key workers on the front line across the country fed during a time where other food-on-the-go options weren’t available, the impact of closures …
May 18th, 2021
Livewell Vending and Cashless Payment Technology
The UK’s enthusiastic adoption of chip-and-pin and contactless payments in the past few years has made it a key battleground for mobile payment vendors. 83% of people in the UK now use contactless payments, with Android & Apple pay services meaning that now more than ever contactless payment options have never been easier to use …
September 10th, 2020
A safe catering solution for schools
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been helping schools in the region implement COVID-19 safety measures by providing a simple solution for safe on-site catering and refreshments. Our VendSafe stations, installed in multiple locations around a school campus, give pupils and staff, low-contact access to food and drink during the school day. With staff needing …
Jul 1st, 2020
VendSafe takes flight at Leeds Bradford Airport
We all know the feeling… you’re waiting for a flight and suddenly realise you’ve forgotten your water bottle. There’s no going back through security and you know you’ll want a drink soon. Plus you’re starting to get hungry too. So what do you do? With even fewer options available during the COVID-19 pandemic, you look […]
June 9th, 2020
Safe spaces
In the last couple of months, “safe” has become one of the most used words. “Stay safe” is the new goodbye. We’ve all learnt two metres is a “safe distance”. Implementing “safety measures” is now part of every business strategy. And rightly so. None of us have had to deal with a global pandemic before […]
June 25th, 2018
How We’re Helping NHS Staff Make Healthier Choices
Employee wellbeing is high on business agendas and more than ever employers are taking the initiative to look after their staff. This is especially true for the NHS right now, where Public Health England estimated the cost of sickness absence to the healthcare provider in 2015 was £2.4bn. Further to this, an NHS staff survey […]
July 1st, 2016
Livewell pioneering Healthier Vending Choices
Livewell® are leading the way in offering modern vending stations with a wide range of healthy products. We’re bringing the world of vending up to speed with the innovative pace of retail. We call it Vetail®. It’s less about vending and more about smart lifestyle choices. We are increasingly having some great conversations about our […]