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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 Hygiene
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Vending Machine Hygiene
Most freshbrew and bean to cup machines still work on principles dating back 40
years. They are so complex that regular and thorough cleaning is inevitably difficult
and time consuming. Consequently, they are virtually certain to present conditions
ripe for contamination and growth of micro-organisms.
However, the presence of water is the greatest problem. Bacteria cannot multiply
without water - a basic microbiological truth. If water is present, even as a vapour,
in an environment which contains food (loose vending ingredients), warmth from the
machine, and time, you have ideal breeding conditions for micro-organisms to thrive.
One bacterium can become 2 in 20 minutes, or 2,000,000 in just seven hours (overnight
in any work environment).
Generally ingredients are supplied in loose packet form and emptied into open-ended
containers within the machine, when they can become airborne and settle anywhere.
The contained ingredients are susceptible to moisture uptake and these two situations
make it almost impossible to keep the machine in a hygienic condition.
When ingredients are dispensed into mixing bowls, tubes and mechanisms, they leave
food residues which in the warm environment, lead to growth of micro- organisms.
This type of equipment, cutting edge in the 1950s, is not acceptable in the 21st
century. Faced with food scares, MRSA, stringent new health regulations (HACCP 2006),
the more knowledgeable consumer demands reliability and complete hygiene safety
standards from a drinks vending machine.
In 2005, after five years of development, In Cup Plus launched the Xen-550 . Heralded
as the world's most hygienic fully automatic, variable strength drinks vending system,
the Xen-550 has totally redefined previously accepted standards of hygiene, reliability
and ease of use in a drinks vending system.
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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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