Abstract
The $15 billion full-line vending market has faced continued challenges as manufacturing locations have declined in size and quantity. Mintel' s report utilizes primary and secondary research to provide insights into the challenges facing the market, and the opportunities that will meet the needs of a new economy.
Insights include:
- How is the cold beverage segment responding to declining demand?
- How can dark chocolate, large candy bars, and Hispanic/Southwestern food reinvigorate sales?
- How has the emergence of ice cream vending affected frozen food sales?
- What is needed for vending to become more relevant in smaller workplaces, including passive revenue streams and diversification into office coffee service?
- How do age, race/ethnicity, and work status affect use of vending machines?
- Why will cashless payment systems appeal to the same group most likely to pay more for snack food?
Combining sales data for full-line vending, sales of vending by machine location, and exclusive consumer survey results, Mintel' s analysis highlights the opportunities and challenges full-line vending operators face in today' s market.
This report investigates the distribution of goods in the US by vending machines, including hot and cold drinks, cigarettes, candy, snacks, confectionery, meal items, sanitary protection, and condoms.
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