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34 Food-Focused Vending Machines

From French Fry Vending Machines to Pizza Vending Machines

— August 25, 2013 — Tech
With technology advancing at an increasingly fast rate, people are becoming more reliant on speed and convenience, and these food-focused vending machines are showcasing that such aspects as purchasing food is becoming much more accessible and quick.

While vending machines were often only associated with buying candy bars and sodas, nowadays retailers are taking that concept one step further to create dispensers that will offer such things as hot meals or pre-packaged dishes. A creative alternative for consumers looking to grab something quick and convenient to eat while outdoors or on-the-go, these food-focused vending machines will definitely make purchasing a meal a super convenient task.

From creative pizza vending machines to scrumptious french fry dispensers, these food-focused machines are allowing ordinary people the opportunity to enjoy their favorite snacks or meals through a convenient automatic machine.
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Profile-Promoting Pop Dispensers
Profile-Promoting Pop Dispensers
The Pepsi Like Machine Trades Free Cans for Facebook Likes
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Booze-Dispensing Soda Machines
Booze-Dispensing Soda Machines
A DC Area Pepsi Machine Was Rigged to Sell Liquor Instead of Pop
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Robotic Vending Machine Thieves
Robotic Vending Machine Thieves
This Robotic Device is Designed to Steal from Vending Machines
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31
Animated Soda Dispenser Displays
Animated Soda Dispenser Displays
Licht-con Produktions' Coke Machine Has See-Through Animations
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30
Break-Encouraging Vending Machines
Break-Encouraging Vending Machines
This Beer Vending Machine Rewards Patrons Who Do Nothing
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Virtuous Vending Tools
Virtuous Vending Tools
The Coca-Cola Japanese Red Cross Charity Soda Machines are Donation-Ready
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Fish Sauce Vending Machines
Fish Sauce Vending Machines
This Unusual Vending Machine Dispenses a Common Cooking Ingredient
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27
Internet-Enabled Soda Dispensers
Internet-Enabled Soda Dispensers
The Wi-Fi Vending Machine by Asashi Offers Free Web Access
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Tweeting Gumball Dispensers
Tweeting Gumball Dispensers
Paypal Vending Machine Wipes Out Coin-Operated Machines
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25
Power-Saving Beverage Dispensers
Power-Saving Beverage Dispensers
Coca-Cola Japan Unveils Eco-Friendly Vending Machines
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Eco-Friendly Drink Dispensers
Eco-Friendly Drink Dispensers
The A011 Vending Machine Keeps Cool Power-Free During the Day
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23
Pedal-Powered Water Dispensers
Pedal-Powered Water Dispensers
Vitaminwater Company Activate Releases a Cyclable Vending Machine
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Conflict-Resolving Pop Machines
Conflict-Resolving Pop Machines
Coca-Cola's 'Small World Machines' Connects Indians and Pakistanis
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Social-Powered Vending Machines
Social-Powered Vending Machines
The Pepsi 'Like Machine' Dispenses Sodas for Likes
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Luxury Vending Machines
Luxury Vending Machines
Beverly Hills Caviar Releases Lavish Food
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19
Organic Toddler Snack Dispensers
Organic Toddler Snack Dispensers
The Ella’s Kitchen Vending Machine Helps Keep Tots Healthy
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Yawn-Activated Vending Machines
Yawn-Activated Vending Machines
Douwe Egberts' Coffee Machine is Clever Marketing
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Communal Crustacean Dispensers
Communal Crustacean Dispensers
This Crab Vending Machine Sells Live Shanghai Hairy Crabs
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16
Baguette Vending Machines
Baguette Vending Machines
Jean-Louis Hecht Provides Fresh Bread Outside His Bakery at All Times
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15
3D Refreshment Dispensers
3D Refreshment Dispensers
Coca Cola Japan Changes the Face of Vending Machines
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14
Melting Ice Drink Dispensers
Melting Ice Drink Dispensers
The 7UP Vending Machine is Made from Blocks of Ice That Melt
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French Fry Vending Machines
French Fry Vending Machines
Patrons Can Enjoy a Fresh Serving of Fries in Just 90 Seconds Flat
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Gourmet Vending Machines
Gourmet Vending Machines
Berlin's 24/7 Automat Vends Everything from Champagne to Stroopwaffles
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Sharp-Toothed Vending Machines
Sharp-Toothed Vending Machines
The Goodie Monster Vending Machine Feeds Alternative Appetites
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10
Tweeting Cookie Dispensers
Tweeting Cookie Dispensers
The UID Cookie Box Rewards Tweets with Crispy Treats
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9
Butcher Vending Machines
Butcher Vending Machines
Spain's Izarzugaza Butcher Shop Installs Sausage Vending Machines
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8
Fruity Vending Machines
Fruity Vending Machines
Japan Gets a Healthy Snack Alternative With Dole Banana Vending Machines
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7
Interactive Pop Dispensers
Interactive Pop Dispensers
The Koolatron Soda Vending Fridge is a Playful Drink Cooler
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Tweet-Enabled Treat Dispensers
Tweet-Enabled Treat Dispensers
The BEV Twitter Vending Machine Trades Hash Tags for Iced Tea
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Pizza Vending Machines
Pizza Vending Machines
'Let's Pizza' Cooks a Snack for Consumers in Under Three Minutes
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4
Breakfast Food Dispensers
Breakfast Food Dispensers
The New York Bakery Co. Creates a Bagel Grabber
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3
Vending Machine Burgers
Vending Machine Burgers
Tateishi Burger Has Patrons Order Burgers via Machine
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2
Dancing Soda Dispensers
Dancing Soda Dispensers
The Coke Dance Vending Machine Rewards Participants for Dancing in Public
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Touchscreen Vending Machines
Touchscreen Vending Machines
The aCure Vending Machine Debuts in Japan
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