FOOD & DRINKS TO GO


 reshaping product offerings.


4. Demand for ‘better for you’ products: • Consumers are prioritising health-  plant-based and functional foods.


Multiple drivers in the coffee-to-go market T


he coffee-to-go market has seen an increase in demand growing by 


reaching £760 million. This development  technological advancements and the increasing demand for convenience and premiumisation. The Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) delves into some of the key trends and opportunities for operators.


KEY TRENDS DRIVING GROWTH: 1. Convenience and 24/7 Availability: • Consumers now expect immediate access to high-quality food and drinks at any 


 automated micro-markets offer solutions for on-the-go lifestyles.


2. Technology and cashless payments: • The rise of contactless transactions (85% of pay-vend machines are cashless) has eliminated barriers to purchase.


  how vending products are sold.


3. Sustainability and legislation: • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) are 


• The push for mandatory cup takeback Flexibility at the heart of food vending machine


As the ‘to go’ food and drinks market     Westomatic’s answer to this challenge is the Easy 6000 Pro – a next-generation food vending machine designed to meet these fast-evolving consumer expectations head-  for operators.  can be tailored to hold up to 384 items across  a wide range of products – from chilled meals and sandwiches to snacks and drinks.  customise product offerings based on the   machine also includes an intelligent auto-  of stocked compartments to the front of the display while rotating empty compartments to the back. This clever mechanism ensures maximum product visibility boosting overall sales and turnover.  heart of the design. Its innovative slide-in/


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 CO minimal environmental impact. The internal  thanks to an in-built health control system that protects perishable items. The machine also features a vibrant   and nutritional information – making it not  


• This is driving the expansion of fresh food  coffee solutions.


OPPORTUNITIES FOR OPERATORS: • Investing in premium vending and coffee- to-go stations can capture the growing demand for quality drinks at a fraction of café prices. • Expanding fresh and hot food vending solutions allows vending to compete with traditional retail and foodservice. • Utilising advertising screens and AI-powered recommendations to personalise experiences and boost sales.


AVA chief executive David Llewellyn said:


“The vending industry is evolving rapidly  sustainability and premium offerings will thrive in this expanding sector.”


  promotions to drive sales during quieter periods. Operators will also appreciate the    compatibility with a wide range of payment  


 solution built for modern consumer habits and forward-thinking vending operators.


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