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Coffee. Apparently, It's Complicated.
Once upon a time, coffee came in two varieties: black or white. Now it requires a working knowledge of Italian, an understanding of milk chemistry and possibly a qualification in dessert construction. After a simple question sparked an office debate, we decided to investigate how ordering a quick coffee became quite so complicated.
It's Not What You Know. Sometimes It's Who You Know…
When one of our vans broke down, a few local businesses helped keep us moving. It was a timely reminder that the best business relationships work both ways.
It's Only Water. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
It's clear, it comes out of the tap, and most of us barely give it a second thought. But the water flowing through our coffee machines, drinking water coolers and even our kitchen appliances can cause some surprisingly expensive problems. We explore the hidden science of water filtration, the consequences of neglecting it, and why we've decided to put the H2O Vend name on the filters themselves.
What Happens When Nobody Buys the Cheese & Onion?
Everybody knows what they want in the vending machine. Right up until you put it in there. From cheese & onion crisps to £30,000 of warehouse stock, we look at what 30 years of workplace vending has taught us about the difference between what people say they want — and what they actually buy.
The Machine That Fills Itself
Every morning, thousands of people arrive at work to find the vending machine full, the coffee ready and the water cooler waiting. It looks effortless. It isn't. This is the story of the people behind the machine that apparently fills itself.
