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vending sectors has experienced a phenomenal increase in demand at +29% as demand shifts to meal options
convenient and quality meals 24/7. According to a MealTrak report, food-to-go within the workplace andf v
easy’ becoming the number one purchase driver in food-to-go, which has seen 27% growth. Kepak, the one-stop solution for those seeking automated retail and vending solutions, is working in partnership with leading industry businesses across food-to-go, interior design and payment technology to provide customers with the ultimate turn-key operation.
Home to the £107m Rustlers brand, Kepak recently added Britvic
& PepsiCo to its list of collaborators including some of the UK’s biggest and most popular drinks and snacks brands alongside an innovative range of premium water dispensing solutions under Britvic’s Aqua Libra Co brand. Senior national account manager at Kepak, Carl Hunter says:
“Rustlers has been taking the lead in providing quality hot and convenient meal options for many years in the retail sector. With the addition of iconic brands including Pepsi MAX, Naked, Robinsons and Walkers, we are now able to provide pre-programmed meal deal solutions within automated retail, offering a burger or sandwich, drink and a snack together for a set price. The value meal deals offers make them increasingly popular with consumers in the current economic environment, while also shifting the for vended products.”
Opportunities arise as EV charging creates longer dwell times
accelerated as we have adapted to a social setting, with current indicators showing the trend is set to continue. Susan Nash, Trade
Communications Manager at we return to more social behaviour patterns, consumers are spending more time out and about and on-the-move. As well as this, we are also noticing other behaviours that would indicate an increase in dwell times as drivers wait at charging posts at various points during the day, which could be a valuable opportunity for vending. “The increase in the cost-of-living will discourage some consumers
from eating out, which in turn might lead to a rise in popularity of in vending, with chocolate, confectionery and sweet, savoury, and healthier biscuits and bars all having potential to help operators offer a relevant and extensive range. “Our recommendation to vending operators is to offer a range that
on best sellers and local demand. The key is to select a range of products that consumers will be familiar with and therefore want to purchase. With brands and best sellers like Cadbury Twirl and belVita in our portfolio, and a deep understanding of consumer needs, we are positioned to work with operators to help deliver the right range and advice.
really excited to work with operators. There’s plenty of opportunity in the industry and it’s so rewarding to be able to help operators make the
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