The Port of Dover was used by more than 14 million passengers, 2.8 million tourist cars, 105.000 coaches and 2.3 million lorries in 2006. Under the terms of the agreement, Selecta will provide 13 machines offering vended hot and cold beverages and confectionery products at a number of locations including the port's travel centre, freight centre, arrivals hall and coach and passenger lanes.

On offer will be leading brand hot beverages including fresh-brew tea from PG Tips, refreshing cold drinks from Coca-Cola and Britvic and popular confectionery snacks from Cadbury and Nestle. Selecta has also introduced Project Apple at the port, a consumer-driven vending concept featuring Selecta-branded can and bottle vending machines which gives the flexibility of offering a variety of brand leading products across the soft drinks sectors.

As it is not tied to any single given ingrediant or equipment supplier, Selecta has been able to supply the best and most reliable products for each vending location. The company's merchandisers will pay regular visits to the site to ensure all machines are fully stocked and maintained.

"We are delighted to be working with the Port of Dover - England's gateway to the continent with millions of holidaymakers and business people passing through it each year," says Selecta sales and marketing director Jonathan Barr. "Selecta has considerable experience serving the transport and travel sector where we provide vending services to customers at airports, railway stations and at road-side locations throughout the UK."