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Message from the Association President
It’s Time to Close a Chapter and Start a New One
It is that time of the year when we close the chapter in our lives known as 2025 and plan and look forward to starting the next chapter know as 2026. In talking with many of our members throughout the past year I am comfortable in saying that 2025 has been a good year for our industry.
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CAMA Show 2026
Where Will You Be On March 10th & 11th 2026?
Book it into your calendar now! The CAMA Show 2026 again co-located with The Convenience U CARWACS Show.
For newer operators, or anyone considering purchasing their first machine, this is the ideal place to learn how the industry really works and to avoid common early mistakes. Meeting the CAMA and our members provides access to trusted guidance, best practices, and experienced operators who can offer practical advice, helping new entrants build a solid, sustainable foundation for their business from the start.
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Coffee Corner: 2025 in Coffee Headlines
Despite a turbulent year in the global coffee industry, reports from CAMA Members have been of increased demand and fast expansion in the OCS sector. Changing consumer habits, crop yields, and alternate exports have dominated reporting in 2025, but now that we can look back on one of the most uncertain years since the pandemic, has a bigger picture emerged?
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Adapting to Our Changing World…One Bite at a Time
We sat down with Braedyn Phipps, National Account Manager at PepsiCo Canada to learn about how one of the world’s leading food manufacturers and innovators has been raising the bar and staying ahead of the curve when it comes to how and what Canadians choose for snack time.
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Registration is open and Early Bird pricing is now live for the NAMA Show 2026!
Every year, Canadian operators and companies head south to the largest vending tradeshow in North America. CAMA Members can use our exclusive code to save $200 USD on registration. Book before February 13th 2026 to get the lowest ticket price as an Early Bird!
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Have You Signed Up? Discounts with Perkopolis!
The holiday season is here—and so are exclusive Perkopolis savings on gifts, travel, entertainment, wellness, and more. As part of your exclusive perks program, you have access to over 5,000 offers to help you stretch your budget this season.
Register or Log in to explore holiday offers and discover great ways to save on the things you love.
Wishing you a wonderful (and more affordable!) holiday season.
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Tech Corner
2025: The Year of AI
A decade from now, will we look back on 2025 as a landmark year for unattended retail?
Regardless of the fact that the “AI” of today is not the artificial intelligence of the sci-fi movies we grew up with, “AI” as a catch-all label for technologies that offer automated judgement has been the hot topic of 2025.
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Ergonomics explained: Find out how it can help you prevent injuries and boost productivity
You may have heard the word ergonomics before, but you might not know what it means or how it can help improve safety at work.
Simply put, ergonomics is about designing jobs and workspaces to fit the people doing the work. And when applied correctly, can help prevent injuries, boost productivity, and support your business’s success.
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FrostByte Vending Inc.
FrostByte Vending Inc. is a Surrey, BC-based startup revolutionizing unattended retail in healthcare environments with Micromart Smart Store micro-markets. They combine AI-powered product recognition, digital planograms, and modular smart vending to deliver a modern grab-and-go experience.
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Magic Moment Vending Ltd.
Magic Moment Vending Ltd. is an amusement vending machine company with equipment operating throughout Western Canada. Since the company's inception in 1997, our philosophy has been to create profit for business owners using only a small amount of floor space, with no investment from you, the location. A win/win situation is created for the customer, the owner, and our company.
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KG Vending/Retro Coffee
Vending Machines, Coffee Services, Micro Markets, Smart Coolers, and Bulk sales operating out of Kamloops, BC.
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UOpenBox
we created AI-powered, open-door retail cabinets that offer a frameless, multi-SKU shopping experience. Our mission is to make retail more seamless, space-efficient, and inclusive—bringing the right products, in the right places, to everyone.
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Luckin Coffee
Luckin Coffee is a pioneer of a technology-driven new retail model that offers coffee and other F&B products of high quality, high affordability and high convenience to our customers.
Our vision is to build a world-class coffee brand and become part of everyone's daily life.
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Happy Holidays from CAMA
During the Holiday Season, our thoughts turn to those who have made our success possible.
It is in this spirit that we say thank you for your support and send Best Wishes for the New Year.
Please note: The CAMA offices will be closed for the Holidays effective December 24th, 2025, and returning January 5th, 2026.
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CAMA Membership 2026
2026 Membership Renewals are in process! The CAMA website has a full member directory - make sure your company details are up to date.
If you have any questions about your membership, please contact admin@vending-cama.com.
We thank you for your continued support of our work to connect and support the industry.
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Upcoming Events
Check the Event Calendar for a list of upcoming events and important dates.
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SMART PICK is a national healthy choice program available to all CAMA members. For details and to sign up click here!
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Want to Become a Member?
Membership with CAMA has many benefits. For details and to become a member, click here.
Have questions about your membership? Contact admin@vending-cama.com and we will be more then happy to assist you.
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