# Breakfast Food Dispensers The New York Bakery Co. Creates a Bagel Grabber By Gemma Vardon | Published 2012-10-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bagel-grabber References: [mischiefpr](http://www.mischiefpr.com/) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.416811055042911.93039.128157730574913&type=1) The New York Bakery Co has created the first ever bagel grabber. The arcade game-like contraption allows hungry Brits to play for their bagel and pick up a flavour of their choice. The bagel grabber was premiered in Shoreditch, East London last month and is one-of-a-kind. Three delicious [bagel flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/par-baked-frozen-bagels) are be dispensed from the bagel grabber: a sweet cinnamon & raisin, savoury crunchy sesame and classic plain. The bagel grabber was created based on research revealing that Brits are becoming a 24/7 nation, like NYC counterparts across the pond -- anyone looking to grab a snack on-the-go can trial the machine. The bagel grabber is part of a marketing initiative by the [New York Bakery Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-maple-bagels) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **24/7 Nation Snacking:** Creating innovative vending machines and food dispensers for a nation that demands anytime-anywhere snacking options. - **Gamification of Food Dispensing:** Introducing arcade-style games and challenges to attract and engage customers while dispensing food items. - **Customizable Food Dispensers:** Offering customers choices and control by allowing them to customize and select their preferred flavors and ingredients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Creating unique and interactive food dispensing experiences for consumers in retail locations such as supermarkets and convenience stores. - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** Incorporating food dispensing machines as part of interactive and entertaining experiences in hotels, resorts, and amusement parks. - **Public Transportation:** Integrating food dispensers in public transportation hubs to offer travelers accessible and convenient food options while on-the-go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dessert-Inspired Cookie-Flavored Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-ncream-bagels.md) - [Snacking-Friendly Bagel Catering Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-bagel-catering-menu.md) - [Better-for-You Bread Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-york-bakery-breads.md) - [Canadiana Cuisine Bagel Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-maple-bagels.md) - [Frozen Sweet Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakenbagel.md) - [Sausage Roll Distribution Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmmm.md) - [Sausage Snack ATMs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greggs-and-monzo.md) - [Human Claw Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-claw-machine.md) - [Sweet-Savory Bagel Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philadelphia-cream-cheese-debuts.md)