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On-the-Go Mussel Vendors

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Van De Mosselman Offers 24-Hour Access to Fresh Mussels

— February 8, 2022 — Lifestyle
The Van De Mosselman marks the first mussel vending machine in Yerseke. The Dutch capital of mussel farming now offers customers 24-hour access to fresh mussels sold in two-kilogram modified atmosphere packs. Van De Mosselman is the brainchild of the Steketee family, whose company -- De Mosselkwekerij -- has decades of mussel farming experience in the Oosterschelde.

The mussel vending machine is open every day, excluding Sunday. It includes 45 compartments and is located in Yerseke's harbor area. Mussel vending machines are commonplace in neighboring countries such as France and Belgium. Now, due to the Steketee family, the convenient seafood-vending solution has entered the Dutch market. Currently, the machine is being leased for a three-year project that aims to promote the mussel industry.

Image Credit: Van De Mosselman
Trend Themes
1. 24-hour Vending - The success of the mussel vending machine marks an opportunity for other industries that could benefit from the convenience of 24-hour vending machines.
2. Localized Vending - Localized vending machines offer the unique opportunity to sell region-specific goods, opening the potential for localized vending machine start-ups.
3. Alternative Food Delivery - The mussel vending machine brings to light the potential for alternative food delivery methods, such as vending machines, to offer a wider variety of fresh foods.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry has the potential to disrupt traditional models of food delivery by incorporating localized vending machines.
2. Agriculture/farming - Localized vending machines offer a direct-to-consumer sales option for farmers and agriculture producers looking to expand their reach.
3. Retail - Retail industries could benefit from localized vending machines situated in shopping centres, offering convenience for shoppers while driving impulse purchases.
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