Food Vending Machine Startups Promise Access To Healthy Options At All Times

Fresh food vending is popping up all over the count outside of traditional vending operations. It's due in part to convenience and in part to an increase in health-conscious consumers, according to an mbgplantet Our Vending Machines Are Getting A Healthy Makeover — And It Could Be Big For The Future Of Food Accessibility. Salads and fresh food bowl are being delivered via automatic merchandisers from companies such as MyFreshBowl in New York, Farmers Fridge in Illinois, LeCupboard in California and Alpaca Market in Texas. Besides fresh, on the go meals, what these machines are delivering is the end of food deserts and a future where health and convenience are intertwined. 

Editor's Insight: Most snacking experts agree that healthy has come to stay. Traditional operators have the experience and know-how to make fresh food a profitable business model. They could start using it to expand into this arena or even partner with some of these startups for a dual benefit. One thing is certain. Most snacking experts agree that healthy has come to stay. It's time to embrace it.