# Spinning Food Dispensers The New Twist Vending Machine from Fiesta Group By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-vending-machine References: [foodbev](http://www.foodbev.com/innovations/the-fiesta-twist) Have you ever bought anything from a vending machine that got stuck, forcing you to throw yourself to shake out your purchase? The Fiesta Group has introduced the 'Twist' vending machine, a stacked, circular dispensing system that aims to do away with the inconveniences of traditional vending machines. The 'Twist' vending machine is a well-designed alternative that looks a lot like a food carousal and is sure to deliver the goods. **Implications** - The device is very similar to a lazy susan, which you'd find on top of a table; the user simply has to twist the machine to navigate their choices. Each snack has it's own compartment, creating an efficient and seamless snacking experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Circular Food Dispensers:** Creating a new format for vending machines that can provide an innovative, more user-friendly snacking experience. - **Efficient Snacking:** Providing snacks with separated compartments for a faster, more streamlined selection process. - **Elimination of Vending Machine Issues:** Revolutionizing the vending machine industry by eliminating common problems like products getting stuck or malfunctioning. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Vending Machine:** Providing a new, circular format for vending machines that can streamline the user experience while avoiding traditional issues. - **Food Service:** Creating a more efficient and user-friendly approach to snacking and food service in public areas. - **Product Distribution:** Applying a new system of circular, efficient product distribution to other industries or settings, such as retail or medical facilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-vending-machines.md) - [Merchandise Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchandise-vending-machine.md) - [Pop-Up Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-up-vending-machine.md) - [AI-Enabled Salad Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salad-stand-vending-machine.md) - [Robot Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortoise-smart-stores.md) - [Product Refill Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refillable-vending-machines.md) - [Novel Robotic Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-robotic-vending-machine.md) - [Sandwich-Heating Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kepak-hot-vend-kiosk.md) - [AI-Enabled Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vending-tracker.md)