Vending News: Should We Ditch the Term “Vending Machine?”
When I say the words “vending machine,” what comes to mind? It’s probably a cold, metal box with bags of chips and candy bars lined up in coils behind glass. That metal box is probably tucked away in some poorly lit corner or alcove, and it keeps spitting your perfectly good dollar bill back out at you.
Industry News: CVS Survey Reveals 2/3 of American Adults are Snacking More During the Pandemic
The survey also found that the majority of consumers find that convenience and affordability are important when seeking better-for-you snacks and meal solutions.
Vending News: Ingenico Launches Vending Solution That Enables Faster, Seamless Payments
Ingenico Group's new Smart Self for Vending can be tailored to an operator's needs and provide end-to-end payment acceptance.
Vending News: Study: Consumers Find Joy in Chocolate and Candy During COVID-19
A study from the National Confectioners Association reveals that overall sales of candy and chocolate jumped 3.8% since March 2020. Grocery stores, in particular, experienced even larger increases.
Industry News: Food is a big deal at work. Here’s how the pandemic will change lunch and snacks
For many companies, food plays a big part of workplace culture. Whether it's free lunches every day, or an occasional perk like pizza or bagels to celebrate an accomplishment, or an extra long meeting with a catered lunch, employers often use free food to reward or motivate their staff. But workplace lunches could look very different when employees return to the office.
Vending Industry: Atlas Obscura Lists 10 Unusual Vending Machines From Around The World
The selections include Seattle's mystery soda machine, a crepe machine in Japan and the Jones Bar-B-Q vending machine in Kansas City.