# Antimicrobial Coffee Dispensers Perfect Servings Dispensers Have Bacteria-Eliminating Touch Pads By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-10-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-dispensers References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/perfect-servings-dispensers-incorporate-anti-microbial-touch-pads-301147872.html) & [unitedfoodgroup.net](http://www.unitedfoodgroup.net) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-delice-coffee-concept) feature a polymer biofilm that helps to eliminate bacteria between uses. [United Food Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-brand-ice-cream) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-and-water-dispenser) 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." Image Credit: United Food Group ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robotic Beverage-Crafting Baristas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidework-dispenser.md) - [Compostable Cutlery Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutlery-dispenser.md) - [Antimicrobial Sippy Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superstar.md) - [Automated Beverage Dispensing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-beverage-dispensing-solution.md) - [Copper-Made Antimicrobial Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staywell-copper.md) - [Smart Coffee Brewing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-connected-coffee-machine.md) - [Bacteria-Resistant Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer.md) - [Automated Touchscreen Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-3200-automatic-espresso-machine.md) - [AI-Powered Sanitizer Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igiene-hand-sanitizer-dispenser.md)