In-store systems and fixtures are being updated to help reduce the spread of germs and bacteria and the new Perfect Servings coffee dispensers now have incorporated antimicrobial touch pads. The coffee condiment dispensers feature a polymer biofilm that helps to eliminate bacteria between uses.
United Food Group is also retrofitting existing equipment with the Stayz Kleen overlay so that customers can feel safe as they use coffee stations across the country.
While there are many beverage equipment solutions that are going completely touch-free or rely on the use of mobile apps, Bryan Real, president of United Food Group, says: "We feel when you add complexity to such a simple process, you are asking for service issues as well as defeating the purpose of speeding up coffee lines at beverage centers."
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Antimicrobial Touch Pads
- Incorporating antimicrobial touch pads into coffee dispensers reduces the spread of germs and bacteria.
- Bacteria-eliminating Fixtures
- Updating in-store systems and fixtures with bacteria-eliminating features helps maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
- Touch-free Beverage Equipment
- Increasing adoption of touch-free solutions and mobile apps in beverage equipment enhances convenience and reduces the risk of spreading germs.
Where This Applies
- Food and Beverage Equipment
- The food and beverage equipment industry can explore integrating antimicrobial features for fixtures and touch pads to promote cleanliness and safety.
- Retail
- Retailers can benefit from retrofitting existing equipment with bacteria-eliminating overlays to ensure customer safety at coffee stations.
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry can leverage touch-free beverage equipment and mobile apps to enhance guest experience and maintain hygiene standards.
