Vending

EVA launches EU manifesto for vending industry’s future

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March 17, 2021

The European Vending Association launched its European Union manifesto during a webinar Monday that addressed industry topics such as the economy, the promotion of healthy lifestyles, payment innovations and support for the recovery of small and medium size businesses following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press release.

Paolo Ghidotti, president of EVA, said the pandemic has presented opportunities and room for innovation such as selling personal protective equipment or as eventual replacements for larger canteens.

He called on the European Union to recognize the steps the industry is making with regards to energy efficiency and highlighted the need for the EU institutions to be conscious of the practical constraints that affect the vending industry.

He also asked for the vending sector to be adequately factored into any revision of the European electronic payment rules.

He called on the EU to collaborate with the vending sector to promote better health and nutrition.

Asked whether EVA would sign the upcoming EU Code of Conduct for responsible businesses, Ghidotti said he hopes the EVA is in a position to do so later this year.