HOT FOOD VENDING
A true automatic canteen S
mart solutions for sites that are required to provide catering services 24/7 are now more appropriate than ever for workplaces looking for a flexible catering solution.
With the numbers down thanks for hybrid working, there are now fewer staffed catering options and the focus has switched to self-service – as evidenced by the proliferation of micro market installations. EVOCA’s answer to this is Festival – a smart solution for sites that
are required to provide catering services 24/7. EVOCA says it does much more than you’d expect of a vending machine; some have referred to it as ‘a true automatic canteen’. The flexibility of configuration allows the user to choose among
snacks, drinks, fresh dishes, fruit and yoghurt. The enhanced electronics of Festival offers an advanced machine and products management. The new-tech has an added bonus in that you can restrict certain selections to particular time slots. It’s a way to ensure that the nightshift have the same food and refreshment choices as their colleagues on days. Operators can even lower the price of a specific
product for a certain period of time, after which the price will go back to its original cost. Or, the machine can be set up to ensure that the products are sold according to their expiration date. On top of this, Festival’s new R290 cooling unit and its enhanced energy saving mode means its performance, in terms of energy consumption, is right up there.
options that align with their new work patterns. This shift in consumer behaviour has significantly impacted the market for hot food vending. One of the key drivers behind the increasing demand for hot
food vending is the rise of remote and hybrid work arrangements. With more individuals working from home or in shared workspaces, the need for accessible, hot, and freshly prepared meals at these locations has surged. Traditional office canteens have become less relevant, and businesses are looking for innovative ways to provide their employees with quality food options on-site. SV365 Technologies, a specialist in unattended retailing systems,
Redefining access to freshly prepared meals
The demand for hot food vending has experienced a seismic shift in recent years, largely influenced by the changing landscape of work environments and micro markets are offering a game-changing solution in this context according to SV365 Technologies. The traditional 9-to-5 office routine has evolved into a more
flexible, dynamic model, driven by factors such as technological advancements, the gig economy, and the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, employees are now seeking convenient, on-site dining
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recognised this shift early on identifying a gap in the market for fully automated, 24/7 hot food solutions and have been pioneering the concept of unattended hot food retailing. This is particularly crucial in the current climate, where many companies and locations struggle to provide 24/7 hot meals through attended, manned canteens. Enter micro markets – the self-service, unattended retail spaces
offering a wide array of hot food options, catering to various tastes and dietary preferences. These micro markets are strategically placed in workplaces, allowing employees to access hot, fresh meals at their convenience. According to SV365 Technologies as we look ahead, the market
for hot food vending is poised for substantial growth. The demand for convenient, contactless and high-quality food options at workplaces, educational institutions and other communal spaces is only expected to increase. The company believes the future of hot food vending is not just
about convenience; it’s about redefining how we access and enjoy freshly prepared meals in an ever-evolving work environment.
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