The first thing that comes to mind when you think of a vending machine, is probably processed snacks and not nature -- something these fresh vending machines are trying to change. Trend Hunter PR Specialist Misel Saban discusses her top picks, from nature swapping to floral vending.
In a branded example, Old Spice placed a fresh vending machine in Grand Central Station that accepted things from nature as currency and offered customers prizes in an effort to promote their new line of nature-scented products.
At Amsterdam's 24 Flower, you can get locally produced flower bouquets from a vending machine-like contraption. The floral arrangements come in eco-friendly boxes too.
Or if freshly made food is more to your taste, Let's Pizza created a machine that gives you instant pizza with your favorite toppings. A Japanese airport also sells custom flavored gourmet crepes.
Fresh Vending
Misel Saban Counts Down Her Favorite Examples of Fresh Food-Dispensing Machines
Trend Themes
1. Fresh Food-dispensing Machines - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop vending machines that dispense fresh, healthy food options to cater to consumer demand for convenient, nutritious meals on-the-go.
2. Nature-swapping Vending - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate nature-themed vending machines that allow consumers to exchange natural items as currency, promoting environmentally-friendly products and sustainable living.
3. Custom Flavored Gourmet Vending - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create vending machines that offer customizable, high-quality food options to meet the growing demand for personalized and unique culinary experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Identify opportunities to revolutionize traditional vending machines by introducing fresh food options and enhancing the overall vending experience.
2. Sustainable Living Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable vending solutions that promote environmental consciousness, such as vending machines that encourage nature swapping as a form of currency.
3. Hospitality and Travel Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the airport and travel experience by introducing vending machines that offer customized and gourmet food options, catering to the preferences and needs of travelers worldwide.