SIEMENS FINANCIAL SERVICES UK Health and wellness products are another area of growth, and


support this bespoke approach. Consumers’ growing demands for minimally processed foods, and cleaner labels with simple ingredient lists, are being heard.iii


This is reflected in acquisitions


of health food brands by bigger players, such as PepsiCo buying the prebiotic soda brand Poppi, or Celsius Holdings’ acquisition of supplement brand Alani Nu.iv


There continues to be opportunity


here for innovative products that tap into the behaviours of health- conscious customers.


Attitudes towards food in the UK Statista Consumer Insights, November 2025, 6174 respondentsv I actively try to eat healthy


I avoid artificial flavours and preservatives


60% 30%


I try to avoid plastic packaging when buying food 28% Food must be convenient and fast I try to eat less meat


26% 23%


3. Sustainability gains Opportunities for green gains are numerous – from the energy that powers vending machines, to the credentials of the supplying companies. Mars recently announced, for instance, that all ten of its snacking factories in Europe are now fully powered by renewable energy.vi


Smaller suppliers are making their own large strides. The UK’s


Radnor Hills was recently recognised for ‘leading the way in sustainability far beyond its size and scale’, and named Sustainable Supplier of the Year by the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD).vii


The manufacturer has its own on-site solar farm which


powers a quarter of the factory’s annual electricity consumption, and has achieved zero waste to landfill since 2018.


Fresh, regional produce meets the vending machine The vending machine can provide an unexpected solution for pressurised consumer businesses. Struggling farmers, for instance, may be inspired by The Old Tractor Shed Farm Shop in Brookland, which is selling its produce out of hours – with the help of vending machines. The enterprising farm has installed three vending machines offering milk, pickles, meats, fruit juices and fresh vegetables when the main business is closed. Visitors can conveniently pay by tapping their bank cards and smart phones.viii


Serving vending success


With a long-standing footprint in the vending machine sector, the team at Siemens Financial Services loves to help operators make their next big move – from investing in telemetry to acquiring a refurbished machine. We’ve invested in our processes and systems to support the diverse needs of companies in this area. For speedy approval of financing applications, our digital platform delivers automated decisions to partners in under one minute. Where a more tailored option is needed, our dedicated account management team is readily available to discuss the best and most efficient financing solution. As a flexible funder, SFS offers financing options that fit the situation and the structure of the vending machine operator. This may be a leasing arrangement, or a purchase through affordable monthly payments until the machines (or other assets) are fully acquired.


Inspired? Let’s create more vending magic in 2026! How does specialist finance work in practice? Learn how one provider of food technology solutions worked with SFS to expand its services, here.


To find out more about how Siemens Financial Services can support your business. email the team at vendor.sfs@siemens.com or call 0161 446 5056.


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Facilities Management Journal, Vending & automated retail industry in UK surpasses £3bn, 19 May 2025 https://www.fmj.co.uk/vending-automated-retail-industry-in-uk-surpasses-3bn/ Compass Group UK&I, Our Vending, Micromarket & Smart Retail Services https://www.compass-group.co.uk/what-we-do/vending-micromarket-smart-retail/ Vending International, Leading food giants drive innovation in healthy food sector, November 2025 https://content.yudu.com/web/69r/0A1ig2y/VendingNov25/html/index.html?page=16&origin=reader ibid Statista, Attitudes towards food in the UK as of September 2025, November 2025 https://www.statista.com/forecasts/997914/attitudes-towards-food-in-the-uk/ Mars, Mars Snacking factories in Europe now fully powered by renewable energy, 23 September 2025 https://www.mars.com/news-and-stories/press-releases-statements/mars-snacking-factories-europe-now-fully-powered-by Vending International, Radnor Hills crowned the Sustainable Supplier of the Year, 2 December 2025 https://vendinginternational-online.com/radnor-hills-crowned-the-sustainable-supplier-of-the-year/ BBC, Vending machines sell farm shop goods out of hours, 3 April 2025 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgqle8y876o


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