Category: snack vending machines

Government and Technology Regulations Impact Vending Industry

There are very few industries in the world today that don’t have to worry about things like government regulations and the dramatic shift caused by disruptive technology. If you ask any vending machine manufacturer, they would tell you that they’re dealing with both of these issues on a daily basis

U-Select-It to Exhibit at the Atlantic Coast Exposition (ACE) 2015

U-Select-It to Display the Latest Features and Styling of its Industry Leading Vending Machines at the ACE 2015, the Southeast’s Largest Vending Industry Trade Show. DES MOINES, IOWA – September 10, 2015 – U-Select-It, Inc. (USI), a leading global vending machine equipment manufacturer, announces its participation in the Atlantic Coast

Vending Machines that Replace Fast Food Workers

Even as recently as a few short years ago, the vending machine was seen as something of a stop gap device – a temporary solution to the problem of hunger or thirst in between meals. People who didn’t necessarily have time in between classes or on work breaks could look

The Odd & Unique Vending Machines Around the Globe  

There is no question that the old idea of a vending machine has changed quite a bit. Today, you can get the typical candy and chips, but vending machine are getting more and more complex to include such items as flip flops, fresh cupcakes, hot pizza and even hairy hermit

Google Android Pay is Here… Have You Met ‘Greenlite’?

Are you ready? – If your machines are equipped with Greenlite you are! Today Google announced Android Pay – its new mobile payment offering that will be pre-installed on virtually all new Android-based handsets coming from Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T, and it will be backward compatible with most Android handsets

Japan’s Two-For-One Vending Machine

Vending machines are the wave of the future, offering quick convenience as well as a variety of food and beverage options. When looking for a vending machine manufacturer, a prospective buyer should find a company that has both variety and cutting edge technology. The following provides information on different types

Strategic Vending Around The World & Why They Work

Generally speaking, innovation is one of the most important parts of doing business – regardless of the type of industry you happen to operate in. This is especially true in terms of vending machine solutions, where most customers seem to have a “one size fits all” approach to their needs.

U-SELECT-IT MACHINES INMETRO CERTIFIED FOR SALES IN BRAZIL

As recent as this quarter there are now several models of vending machines that have achieved ‘INMETRO’ for sales in Brazil. INMETRO is short for “Instituto Nacional de Metrologia”, “Normalização e Qualidade Industrial”, or “National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology.” This institute is accredited by the Ministry of Development,

Vending Machines Provide Groceries For Vancouver Apartment Buildings

An apartment building complex can cater to its tenants by incorporating vending machines into the lobbies. Vending machines can provide a wide variety of necessities for apartment dwellers who do not have time to visit the local grocery store. The time of plain vending machines that simply hold candy and

Vending FDA Food Compliance Deadline December 31st | What You Need To know

This month the National Automatic Merchandising Association began notifying vending operators that they are required to complete their food facility registration. This announcement came about as the NAMA sought clarification on this issue from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Here’s what this announcement means for you as a snack

Need On-The-Go Electronics? There is a Vending Machine For That Too

For businesses looking to capitalize on the needs of busy travelers, whether they are traveling locally to run errands or conduct business, or going out of town, opting for a vending machine is a very lucrative idea. Not just any vending machine will do, but a vending machine that provides

Global Snack Food Sales Hit $374 Billion Annually

Vending machine snacks continue to be popular across the globe. In fact, worldwide sales increased in 2013 by 2 percent, reaching $374 billion, according to a Nielsen report that polled 30,000 consumers in 60 countries. While the majority of sales are still composed of sweet confections and baked goods, the

Take Your Vending to New Heights with the New Alpine 5000 Elevator

When vending machine owners are seeking out the most productive ways to sell products to their customers, one unit that stands apart is the new Alpine 5000 Elevator. It has features not found in other merchandisers, like a new elevator that gently dispenses more types of beverages, fruits, dairy products,

Canadian Vending Industry is Projected to Grow

After a steady, five-year decline, the Canadian vending industry is expected to spend the next half-decade bouncing back. A report published by the GlobeAdvisor.com predicts an annual revenue growth of nearly 2 percent through 2018, with the industry enjoying options that go far beyond the standard soda and snacks found

Can People Be Shamed into Eating Healthy?

What does it take to get people to make healthy food choices? Hackers and programmers in the UK think they’ve found the answer with a customized vending machine. Participants in a closed social media account receive a tweet every time a group member purchases a snack or beverage from the modified

Military Making Push for Healthy Vending Options

The vending machine industry is constantly changing, adapting to changes in society in order to best meet the needs of today’s customer. One of the more recent changes affecting snack vending machines is a growing emphasis on healthier food options, leading every vending machine manufacturer to start looking for ways