Vending machines have always been a reliable way to meet the needs of consumers while are on-the-go.
However, some grocers are looking beyond simply stocking soft drinks, crisps and chocolate and are using such machines to give shoppers something new and convenient. Grocery Gazette takes a look at how supermarket giants are giving vending machines a new lease of life.
Iceland
Iceland trialled a new frozen vending machine with Myprotein earlier this year, with the first introduced at the Fitness First gym in Wigan in May.Each machine is stocked with 10 different meals, and is designed with gym-goers in mind as each meal has 20-30g of protein or more.
From £5.00 – £5.50 per meal, they offered options such as pulled pork mac and cheese, chicken tikka, katsu chicken and beef lasagne, among others.
After a successful trial, the frozen goods retailer and sports nutrition brand is now rolling out more machines in other gyms nationwide.
Cook
Cook is rolling out frozen meal vending machines across the UK and is on track to have 15 by Christmas.
The fully automated frozen ready-meals vending machines produced by Mother, are being rolled out in offices, residential schemes and student accommodation.
The frozen food specialist has ambitions to move the machines into hospitals, travel hubs and government buildings. All vending machine items will be sold as ‘complete meals’ that are suitable for microwaving, with vegetarian and low-calorie options, starting from £4.75.
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