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Fresh Vending

Brands shift to offer fresh items through vending machines

Implications - Vending machines have expanded to include items with a limited life-span, such as fresh meals and produce, proving that the platform is not limited to preserved goods. Freshness vending not only reveals that the retail possibilities of vending machines are growing, but also that consumers are interested in prioritizing convenience, even when it comes to specialty products.
Workshop Question - How can your brand prioritize convenience in new and unique ways?
Trend Themes
1. Fresh Vending Machines - Automated fresh food kiosks are an innovative solution to the need for healthy on-the-go options.
2. Customizable Vending Machines - Innovative vending machines that provide customizable options offer a new level of convenience to consumers.
3. Automated Retail - Automated retail has applications beyond traditional vending-machine products and can expand access to quality products and services.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Manufacturers and distributors in the food and beverage industry can improve convenience and nutritional value through automated vending options.
2. Retail - As automated vending expands to offer more high-quality products beyond traditional vending machine offerings, retailers may be able to leverage these machines in new ways.
3. Technology - As vending machines become more advanced in terms of payment and customization options, technology companies may find new opportunities to innovate in the retail space.
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Fresh Food Vending Machines
Fresh Food Vending Machines
Let's Pizza Makes 100 Different Variations from Scratch
It can’t be denied, Let’s Pizza takes vending machines to the next level. Instead of relying on ready-made options that are full of preservatives and other unhealthy ingredients, Let&#... MORE
Fresh Pizza Vending Machines
Fresh Pizza Vending Machines
This Pizza ATM is Designed to Satisfy Late-Night Cravings
A school in Cincinnati, Ohio, recently installed a pizza ATM to help students satisfy late-night cravings. One of the problems on many college campuses is that dining facilities are often closed... MORE
Salad Vending Machines
Salad Vending Machines
'Shake Salad' Targets Busy, Health-Conscious Consumers
When Heng Ri-Liang moved to Singapore, he found it incredibly challenging to find healthy options among the country’s carb-heavy options and took it upon himself to create ‘Shake Salad.&#... MORE
Fresh Food Vending Machines
Fresh Food Vending Machines
This Machine Ensures That Fresh Meals are Accessible to Everyone
A California-based startup designed a modern vending machine that ensures that everyone has access to fresh meals. While the idea of grabbing food on the go is nothing new, traditional vending... MORE
Baguette Vending Machines
Baguette Vending Machines
This Machine Serves Up Fresh Baguettes On-Demand
A man by the name of Benoit Herve recently developed a vending machine that doles out fresh baguettes on-demand. For those who don’t live near a bakery, the machine provides a convenient way... MORE
Farm Egg Vending Machines
Farm Egg Vending Machines
This Hamburg Urban Farm Has a Streetside Vending Machine
Hühnerhof der Motte is a Hamburg urban farm that recently debuted an ingenious way to sell their fresh eggs to new customers. Having existed for 30 years, Hühnerhof der Motte came up with the idea... MORE

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