# Butcher Vending Machines Spain's Izarzugaza Butcher Shop Installs Sausage Vending Machines By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-10 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/izarzugaza-butcher-shop References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/retail/izarzugaza/) & [izarzugaza](http://izarzugaza.com/A/) The Izarzugaza Butcher Shop in Northern Spain has installed a vending machine to serve up its meaty delights. Vending machines that only serve chips and soda are looking less appealing right about now. The Izarzugaza Butcher Shop has been around for over 100 years and has three stores in Northern Spain. The company recently experienced success selling their meats online, so they decided to branch out even more with their [sausage vending machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spartannash-brat-shop). This is really a great example of how a traditional business can keep up with new business trends. [Chorizo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorizo-red-wine-crisps), anyone? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Automated Vending Machines:** Traditional businesses can explore the opportunity to incorporate automated vending machines to expand their reach and provide efficient services. - **Online Expansion:** Established brick-and-mortar brands can explore new markets, by selling products online. - **Convenience Market:** The convenience market has a huge potential for automated self-service machines providing necessary products or services. ### Where This Applies - **Butchery:** Butchery industries can leverage the opportunity of using automated vending machines to expand their reach and explore new markets. - **Retail:** Retail industry can expand their business using digital platforms to sell products to newer markets. - **Vending Machines:** The vending machine industry can explore the opportunity of providing niche products to customers through vending machines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meatless Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-farm-apm.md) - [Sausage Roll Distribution Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmmm.md) - [Gourmet Meal Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-chef-chulchul-box.md) - [Bite-Sized Cured Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mad-butcher-bites.md) - [Smart Fridge Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-fridge-vending-machines.md) - [Robot Burger Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roboburger.md) - [Sausage Snack ATMs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greggs-and-monzo.md) - [Hot Sandwich Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toastyfresh-autoserve.md) - [Gym Meal Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-protein-meal-vending-machine.md)