It’s About Public Health

The history of Big Food & Beverage and why we still don’t have healthy vending machines.

In the last 15-25 years the health foods marketplace has exploded. It started with more staple grocery items and has made its way out to individually packaged snacks and beverages. With inflation raising costs in the grocery sector overall, the last few years have even brought prices between healthy few ingredient options and their dye, filler, and preservative-packed counterparts closer than ever.

On vending machine forums I’ve seen it said over and over that the vending machine business is struggling because people are making healthier choices. The suggestion is to start providing those. So why don’t we see it?

Food equity in neighborhoods with limited access to healthy food stores.

Educational by demonstrating healthier options for quick foods to families in our communities.

Vending machines in schools and public buildings

Considering dietary restrictions, allergies, and the needs of those with blood sugar issues like diabetes.

If families can access something quick and healthy on location while they are out doing activities, we might be able to contribute to more meals being made at home because people are less rushed and starving when they get there.