New Entrants of Vending Industry

Change in eating habits and lifestyles have resulted in growing concerns about obesity. Obesity is fond not only among people of certain age but this problem seems to be persistent among people of all age groups. Increased consumption of junk food and little or absolutely zero physical activity are the main reasons behind growing obesity. Obesity has several adverse effects on our health and makes us prone to heart and other deadly diseases.

Initially vending industry was blamed for being the main accuse of increasing obesity among children. The reason behind this is that schools have always been the preferred choice among operators for installing their machines. As obesity is a deep rooted problem, blaming one particular industry in specific is not appropriate.

In order to curtail the spread of obesity, majority schools are undergoing healthy vending changes based on recommendations received from nutritionists, parents as well as state legislatures. Candy, chocolates, snacks, ice-cream, burgers, pizzas are being replaced by fruit juices, low fat snacks, milk and other natural products. These drastic changes in eating habits of customers have to be noted by vending operators from a time to time basis and necessary changes have to be made in their business in order to become successful.

Changing vending trends is an opportunity in disguise for vending operators and they need to be smart enough and encash this opportunity. Some of the latest trends adopted by vending operators are:Eating healthy food: Vending operators should make required changes to promote healthy eating.

• Low carbohydrate food: Since customers are counting on the intake of carbohydrates, operators need to offer low carbohydrate and high protein products.
• Healthy food: Schools and parents are encouraging healthy food for children and are replacing junk food with healthy products. Operators should make use of this opportunity.
• Change in lifestyles: More and more individuals are seeking to make changes in their eating habits to lead healthier life styles. Customers are looking for products that can control their cholesterol and body fats.

Vending is undoubtedly a potential business as long as operators make slight modifications in the products they offer and thus live up to the expectations of their customers. For more information on starting your own vending business, get in touch with Planet Antares staff.