The Vending Machine Farmer's Market Makes it Easy to Eat Well
Michael Plishka — January 22, 2014 — Lifestyle
References: farmersfridge
Farmer's Fridge is a vending machine farmer's market that's changing the way consumers see on-the-go food.
Farmer’s Fridge is a rustic looking vending machine featuring mason jars loaded with farm fresh fruits, veggies and legumes. It’s energy efficient (uses less than $10 electricity per month) and it accepts credit cards. The jars are stocked at 5am daily and delivered to the vending machines by 10am, at which point old salads are removed and donated to a food pantry. At 6pm, every night, the salads are discounted $1.
Riding on the trend of vending machines that deliver pet snacks, to eggs, to beauty products, this is also sure to attract those people that prefer not to quench hunger by eating by eating fast food. Couple this with a green and local approach and this might soon spread form the Chicago market where it’s originating.
(All Pictures are taken by Michael Plishka, Copyright 2014)
Farmer’s Fridge is a rustic looking vending machine featuring mason jars loaded with farm fresh fruits, veggies and legumes. It’s energy efficient (uses less than $10 electricity per month) and it accepts credit cards. The jars are stocked at 5am daily and delivered to the vending machines by 10am, at which point old salads are removed and donated to a food pantry. At 6pm, every night, the salads are discounted $1.
Riding on the trend of vending machines that deliver pet snacks, to eggs, to beauty products, this is also sure to attract those people that prefer not to quench hunger by eating by eating fast food. Couple this with a green and local approach and this might soon spread form the Chicago market where it’s originating.
(All Pictures are taken by Michael Plishka, Copyright 2014)
Trend Themes
1. Farm-to-table Vending Machines - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop vending machines that offer fresh, locally sourced food options for on-the-go consumers.
2. Sustainable Vending - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create energy-efficient vending machines that use eco-friendly materials and practices to reduce environmental impact.
3. Dynamic Pricing in Vending - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement a pricing strategy that offers discounts on perishable items at specific times to reduce waste and attract price-conscious consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate vending machines into the food and beverage industry to provide convenient access to nutritious options for busy consumers.
2. Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of vending machines in retail spaces to offer unique and unconventional shopping experiences for customers.
3. Sustainability - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainable practices and technologies into the vending machine industry to promote eco-conscious consumer choices.
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