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e Break Ltd
Unit 5, Station Close
Potters Bar
Hertfordshire
EN6 1TL
Tel: 0870 746 1888
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Every vending helps support
Save the Children
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In Cup Plus
Founded by Barry Marks in 1999, In Cup Plus set about dramatically improving the
versatility, hygiene standards and reliability of vending machine technology.
The Xen-550, with its revolutionary
technology, was launched in 2003 and it features:-
- Sealed ingredient cartridges
- Patented dispensing system
- State of the art electronics
- Fewest number of moving parts possible
In Cup Plus is committed to further pioneering vending technology whilst setting
new quality and safety standards which are rapidly becoming benchmarks for the drinks
vending industry.
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Drinks Vending
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Drinks Vending Machines
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Drinks Vending Machine History
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Vending Machine History
The earliest known example of a vending machine was designed by the Greek mathematician,
Hero Tzebus in 219 BC and used for dispensing holy water to temple visitors.
The first commercially available machine in the UK was introduced in the 1950s the
Rank "teaMatic". The teaMatic utilised the principals of the mixing bowl, ingredient
canisters, tubes and slop buckets that are still in use today. So why no real changes
since?
If vending machine manufacturers worldwide were responsible for cleaning, refilling
and servicing their machines, the problems with hygiene would probably not arise.
As it is, vending operators (often travelling from place to place) are responsible
for this important but onerous task.
Ideally, this would include: dedicated separate washing and drying facilities, a
ready supply of hot water, clean cloths, detergent and sanitizers. It would take
a minimum of one hour every day to keep one conventional mixer type drinks vending
machine in a hygienic state.
The consequence of current cleaning practices can be found in the pages of the journal
"Environmental Health Magazine".
A paper entitled: "The modern drinks vending machine - a link in the food poisoning
chain?" concluded that 80% of operatives were not practicing the recommended daily
four stage cleaning/disinfectant cycle and 23% of the nozzles of automatic vending
machines were contaminated with E coli type 1.
E coli are a bacterial indicator of faecal contamination and the possible presence
of poisoning bacteria. In large numbers, it can be responsible for the "office stomach
upset".
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How Is Our Vending Machine Different?
Most current drinks vending machines use a 1950's "wet" drink mixing system which
require a rigorous daily cleaning regime that is essential to avoid bacterial growth.
Environmental Health Magazine carried out an investigation and concluded that 80%
of vending machine operatives were not practising the recommended daily four stage
cleaning/ disinfecting cycle and 23% of automatic vending machine nozzles were contaminated
with E Coli type 1.
In Cup Plus have designed a range of unique, hygienic and fully automatic drinks
vending machines which offer greater hygiene standards than the current industry
standard.
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Hygienic, Environmental & Ethical
Drinks
Vending Machines
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Online ordering for cups, ingredients and new vending machines.
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Podule Vending System
June, 2010
The Podule cartridge-based hot drinks vending system from In Cup Plus requires no
cleaning, contains no moving parts and is covered by a lifetime guarantee. It costs
£68, or free if you purchase £120 worth of ingredient cartridges with your first
order.
See more at FoodBev.com.
Credit Crunch Offer
September, 2008
In Cup Plus are pleased to announce their latest offering in the innovative Xen
range of beverage vending systems, the table top Xen-330, with an
incredible introductory offer to help combat the Credit Crunch!
Sign up for the baby of the Xen family now and take advantage of an amazing offer
allowing customers to experience the unique style of In Cup Plus hot drinks vending whilst paying nothing
until April 2009 – deferring your costs until well into the next tax
year!
» Vending Machine Offers
Fairtrade Coffee
January, 2008
The sales of Fair Instant Fairtrade coffee have generated £75,000 for Save the Children
during 2007. For every jar, drum and pillow pack that we sell a donation is made
to the charity.
» Fairtrade Coffee
Xen-550 now with paper cups
July, 2007
Coffee shop style paper cups have been added to the Xen-550 hot drinks vending system
in reaction to the ever growing popularity of high street outlets. The thicker,
more substantial paper cup will guarantee a more comfortable experience for the
consumer, whether they opt for a hot or cold drink.
» Hot and Cold Drinks
Office Vending Machines
July, 2006
In Cup Plus launches a new desk top version of its revolutionary drinks vending
system which is ideal for an office environment.
» Office Vending Machines
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