Paris Welcomed Coffee Break Leaders for a Forward-Looking Industry Event
Image Source: French Vending Association (NAVSA)
From 25 to 27 June 2025, professionals in the coffee break and office coffee service (OCS) industry gathered in Paris for three dynamic days of meetings, discussions, and discoveries. VENDING SHOW 2025 served as a vibrant showcase for sector innovation, featuring over 120 exhibitors and attracting nearly 2,000 business leaders and decision-makers.
More than just a trade show, the event proved to be a vital platform for sharing expertise. Highlights included the launch of the Vending Show Trophies and the return of the Best Vending Supplier in France competition.
Celebrating Innovation: The Vending Show Trophies
Organized by NAVSA (French Vending Association), the new Vending Show Trophies were created to recognize forward-thinking products and solutions that address both current and future challenges in the vending sector.
Winners included:
- FLO VENDING – Category: Products, Equipment, and Related Services
- JOMO – Category: Food Products
- BLUPURA – Category: Vending Machines
The Jury’s ‘Coup de Coeur’ Trophy, sponsored by CB, was awarded to AUUM, recognizing an outstanding product or solution selected by the jury.
NAVSA is proud to honor innovative, committed companies and highlight the high quality of submissions reviewed by a professional jury. These trophies, judged using strict and objective criteria, are intended to serve as a benchmark in the industry.
Honoring the People Behind the Machines: Supplier Competition Returns
On 27 June, the Best Vending Supplier in France competition returned for the first time since 2019. Organized by NAVSA and hosted at the heart of the exhibition—Place du Vending—the event celebrated the professionals who power France’s daily coffee break tradition.
The 2025 edition featured 19 candidates from 12 NAVSA member companies, including:
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CARON Service
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CASALE ESPRESSO
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COFITY Service
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D8
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DA France P.A.P
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DA France SERDIS
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DISTRIPLUS Emilie’s
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IVS France
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JACQUEMOND Distribution
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Maison LYOVEL
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MAXICOFFEE
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SELECTA France
Two-Stage Talent Competition
Regulated by NAVSA and overseen by a judicial commissioner, the competition was held in two parts:
Preliminary Rounds
- A written test covering industry knowledge (coffee, food hygiene, customer service, complaint handling, etc.)
- Simulated restocking, cleaning, and maintenance tasks, completed within 30 minutes
Finals
- A technical diagnostics and intervention test
- A customer complaint resolution scenario, completed within 25 minutes
Each stage was assessed by a rotating panel of industry professionals.
Winners Announced
- Champion: Corentin CHRÉTIEN (Cofity Service)
- Runner-up: Vincent FARCY (P.A.P DA EST)
- Third Place: Jérémy ANTUNES (Sélecta France)
- Professional Merit Trophy: Aurélien PETIT (Distriplus Emilie’s)
The finalists will go on to represent the profession at WorldSkills France, taking place from 16 to 18 October 2025 in Marseille (Parc CHANOT), where NAVSA will also showcase vending careers through live demonstrations.
Looking Ahead: Talent Development and VENDING SHOW 2027
At its General Assembly on 25 June, NAVSA reaffirmed its mission to promote and elevate the image of vending careers. Its upcoming participation in WorldSkills France reflects a new step in raising public awareness—especially among young people—and revitalizing both initial and continuing training in the field.
By investing in talent development and knowledge transfer, NAVSA aims to build a strong pipeline of future professionals.
In this forward-looking spirit, NAVSA is already preparing for VENDING SHOW 2027, with international ambitions to expand the show’s reach and further elevate the industry on a global scale.
About NAVSA
Founded in 1955, the French Vending Association (NAVSA) brings together stakeholders across the French vending ecosystem—from operators and equipment manufacturers to food producers and service providers. With over 250 member companies employing approximately 15,000 people in France, the industry reported an estimated turnover of €3.25 billion in 2023.
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