# Fresh Vending Misel Saban Counts Down Her Favorite Examples of Fresh Food-Dispensing Machines By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-05-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-vending References: [youtu.be](https://youtu.be/UoXQdfHWep0)  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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatica-project) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-tokyo-hot-crispy) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Where This Applies - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Enabled Salad Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salad-stand-vending-machine.md) - [Smart Fridge Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-fridge-vending-machines.md) - [Meatless Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-farm-apm.md) - [Refrigerated Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redyref-smart-food-fridge.md) - [Sandwich-Heating Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kepak-hot-vend-kiosk.md) - [Smart Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-vending-machines.md) - [Gourmet Meal Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-chef-chulchul-box.md) - [Heat-Sensitive Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-sensitive-vending-machine.md) - [Pop-Up Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-up-vending-machine.md)