Healthy vending is on the rise.  Employers are looking for alternatives for vending machines. Fruit snacks are popular in vending machines but are packed full of sugar and can be made with artificial fruit juices. We decided to go on the hunt for new products that are healthier alternatives to traditional vending snacks. That’s when we came across You Love Fruit. A healthy alternative for traditional fruit snacks, You Love Fruit is packed full of fruits and in some flavors – there are veggies! Each packet is a single serving, with 90 to 100 calories of goodness. These organic, glute ..read more

Vending machines are the perfect opportunity to promote your brand while keeping your employees and customers refreshed. A branded vending solution will create interest and engagement in your machines. Adding a branding package is a breeze when working with a vending management company. A branded machine with a graphics wrap not only looks nice but can be eye-catching to potential customers and make a lasting impression. Below we list a few more reasons branded vending machines can make a big impact! Promote healthy options: If you work in a corporate setting with wellness goals and health ini ..read more

If your office hasn’t started a recycling program, it’s not too late for you to make a difference in the world around you. In the workplace, roughly 80 to 90 percent of solid waste is actually recyclable.  We’ve got a few tips on how you can save the Earth by launching a recycling program. Paperless: The average office worker uses about 10,000 sheets of paper each year and 70 percent of the total waste in offices is made up of paper. Look at where you can add recycling containers to maximize recycling. Be sure to place a recycle receptacle next to the printer and copier as 30 percent of ..read more

As you’re making purchases at the grocery store, buying gas from your local station or grabbing a snack from the vending machine, what payment method do you typically reach for? According to a survey conducted by Gallup, most Americans find themselves turning towards their credit cards or mobile payments. With 21 percent of people ages 23 – 54 using cash in their day-to-day lives that leave 79 percent of all transactions are cashless payments. More people are gaining confidence with cashless payment systems due to the ability to make payments quickly. Technology advances now allow people to p ..read more

Is your business looking to upgrade their office space or breakroom? These changes could play a bigger role in your office productivity, creativity and employee retention. Before you take the plunge, update your office and breakroom with these tips. Get your employees’ ideas It’s easier to get your employees excited for change when they play an active role in tossing out ideas. Ask everyone to come up with three changes they would like to see in the new workspace. Discuss the changes that will be happening and give an explanation for what they can expect. When everyone is on the same page, th ..read more

In March National Vending team ventured out to sunny Las Vegas for the annual NAMA Show, a four day conference hosted by the National Automatic Merchandising Association for convenience service professionals. The NAMA show not only offers a place for the convenience industry’s biggest names to showcase new products but is also a place for industry players to learn about upcoming trends in the world of vending, office coffee and micro markets. Talk of Technology While walking the show floor, we couldn’t help but notice the amount of technology advances! From cashless payment services and teleme ..read more

When most people consider their office vending machines, not many take the time to think about the other refreshment services available. These other refreshment services consist of office coffee and water filtration. Last year the average American used 167 water bottles but only recycled 38. Help cut down on waste by considering the switch to a filtered water program for your employees. Employee Health Consider making the switch to help improve your employees health. Access to filtered water, both hot and cold, can play a key role in increasing the amount of water consumed by your employees. S ..read more

Look around your office and take a guess at how many people are happy with their full-time job. According to a survey conducted and summarized by CBS Moneywatch, 51 percent of America’s 100 million full-time employees aren’t engaged at work which means a good chunk of the people you work with (or even you) aren’t really engaged in the work you do. But what can you or companies do to help employees reap the happiness others might get from their job? We’ve outlined a few simple ideas to help boost employee happiness, that won’t break the bank when it comes time to sort out the budget. Use posit ..read more

The office vending machine is a way for employees to get an afternoon snack or grab a quick bite to eat without having to leave the office. It can also serve as a way for your company to increase its bottom line. Our vending programs can actually pay you a commission, which is generally based on the vending machine sales. You’ll save your employees time and money​ What employee doesn’t want the convenience of having a vending machine in their office? With more incentive to stay on site, your staff won’t have to leave in order to get something to eat or drink. This will lead to happier employee ..read more

Unattended retail is on the rise thanks to changes in retail kiosks, vending machines and improvements in technology. The world of vending machines are taking over. Machines give customers the chance to interact with merchants more quickly, without having to waste time standing in a long line or dealing with slow-moving employees. Research found by USA Technologies concludes that the interactive kiosk industry market will be worth $1.073 billion in the next decade. What about the growth of the market from previous years? That comes in at a shocking number; the industry has grown from $533.37 ..read more