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eVendingWhile the average airport is typically rife with combo vending machines, you usually have to hit up a pricey airport shop of you want a refreshing scoop of delicious ice cream. However, thanks to a creative-minded Ohio ice cream shop, you will be able to grab your favorite frozen flavor on the way to your flight with the same convenience that comes with buying a bag of chips.

According to The Columbus Dispatch, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has designed and installed two special ice cream vending machines for the Port Columbus airport. Once passengers pass through security, they are treated to the tasty machines, which dispense ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, and frozen yogurt.

“We are pleased to offer our customers another quality concession option, and we appreciate the opportunity to partner with Jeni’s on their new self-service vending,” said Columbus Regional Airport Authority CEO Elaine Roberts. Customers craving ice cream on the way to their flight can use their credit and debit cards, allowing to quickly grab a refreshing treat before hitting the skies.

Just like our vending machines for sale keep customers happy in establishments all over the world, this innovative product is able to provide a classic dessert more conveniently than ever. Wherever you go, we wish you the very best in snacking!

Ice Cream Vending at the Airport
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While the average airport is typically rife with combo vending machines, you usually have to hit up a pricey airport shop of you want a refreshing scoop of delicious ice cream. However, thanks to a creative-minded Ohio ice cream shop, you will be able to grab your favorite frozen flavor on the way to your

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Picture this: You just selected your favorite soda at your local combo vending machine. You reach down to grab your beverage, only to be snatched by a human hand! A few clever YouTubers wanted to see how everyday customers would react to an unexpected touch, and recorded their findings for all of the internet to see.

The Vegas pranksters got everyday passersby to reach into their vending machine under the pretense that they had a hurt back and couldn’t bend down. When the unsuspecting victims of the joke felt a human hand grab theirs, the result was almost universally some sort of surprised shriek. However, the prank was all in good fun, and everyone reacted amicably to the idea.

While the folks here at eVending have no plans on installing human hands inside our machines, we are always happy to provide a helping hand! From initial financing to machine maintenance, we are dedicated to making sure your vending machine business runs as smoothly as possible. Whether you are entering the industry for the very first time or are a weathered vending veteran, eVending has a machine for you. A veteran vending company, we will never tug your leg, or your hand for that matter!

Vending Customers Get Pranked in New Video
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Picture this: You just selected your favorite soda at your local combo vending machine. You reach down to grab your beverage, only to be snatched by a human hand! A few clever YouTubers wanted to see how everyday customers would react to an unexpected touch, and recorded their findings for all of the internet to

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eVendingThe NAMA OneShow wrapped up recently, and the wide variety of vending innovations on display left a bold impression on the dispensing business as a whole. We are at a very exciting time for the industry, as technology is allowing combo vending machines to do things they simply never could before.

Emily Refermat of Vending Marketwatch recently published a multi-part feature article titled “How Technology Will Change Vending.” The in-depth piece touches on many topics that are very big in our world, from the makeup machines to the way in which customers interact with them. Like computers and smartphones, vending machines are becoming more instant and personalized than ever, and a large part of Refermat’s feature story focused on how vendors can drive sales with cashless transactions. We live in an age where consumers are used to immediate gratification, and it is important for vending operators to keep up with this customer need.

Looking to become part of the future of vending and join the business yourself? Our Futura vending machines are the perfect products to start with. With optional credit card readers and new-age Guaranteed Vend technology, our products remain on the cutting edge so that your vending business can as well!

Looking Towards the Future of Vending
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The NAMA OneShow wrapped up recently, and the wide variety of vending innovations on display left a bold impression on the dispensing business as a whole. We are at a very exciting time for the industry, as technology is allowing combo vending machines to do things they simply never could before. Emily Refermat of Vending

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eVendingSafety has been a crucial factor to any combo vending machine, and modern vending units embody this principle in a variety of interesting ways. The cycling industry just gained a powerful piece of technology thanks to an upcoming solar-powered bike helmet machine, which will promote both the physical safety of bikers as well as the overall well-being of the environment thanks to its utilization of solar energy.

According to Treehugger, the Helmet Hub vending machines will start popping up in Boston around July. For two bucks, riders can rent a helmet when they find themselves without one and return it whenever they are finished. The Helmet Hub team will regularly pick up and clean out the products, ensuring that every product rented out from the machine is fresh before use. The goal of the solar-powered unit? To ensure that riders have no excuse at all for biking around town without proper protection.

It’s refreshing and exciting to hear about such an innovative, safety-conscious product arriving to the industry, and we hope a variety of facilities buy vending machines of this nature. No one should hit the street without a helmet, and these products make safety more attainable than ever. Are you excited about this forward-thinking addition to the world of cycling?

New Vending Machine Runs on Solar Power to Sell Bike Helmets
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Safety has been a crucial factor to any combo vending machine, and modern vending units embody this principle in a variety of interesting ways. The cycling industry just gained a powerful piece of technology thanks to an upcoming solar-powered bike helmet machine, which will promote both the physical safety of bikers as well as the

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Vending MachinesOur combo vending machines are the perfect devices for selling today’s hottest drinks and snacks, and we’ve decided to occasionally spotlight some of our favorite refreshments. Today’s choice? If you ever passed by your local vending machine or convenience store, you’ve seen it: It’s Dr. Pepper!

A staple of shops and vending devices everywhere, Dr. Pepper started out over a century ago (you read that right!). The uniquely cherry-tinged drink was invented by Chalres Alderton and has since taken over anywhere that sells cold colas. While many soda brands are constantly pushing their latest variation, the classic Dr. Pepper taste alone has helped the drink remain a household name throughout decades. Packed with a supposed 23 flavors, drink consumers often hit the “Dr. Pepper” button on their local drink vending machine due to the unique taste that only the Doctor can provide.

Looking to provide Dr. Pepper’s classic taste to your base of consumers? Our vending machines for sale are the perfect home for any quantity of Dr. Pepper! Whether you want to include the beverage among a bevy of other drinks and snacks or want to make it a cornerstone of your machine, eVending is sure to have a product for you!

Drink Spotlight: Dr. Pepper
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Our combo vending machines are the perfect devices for selling today’s hottest drinks and snacks, and we’ve decided to occasionally spotlight some of our favorite refreshments. Today’s choice? If you ever passed by your local vending machine or convenience store, you’ve seen it: It’s Dr. Pepper! A staple of shops and vending devices everywhere, Dr.

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The contents of the bright yellow bag with the iconic “Lay’s” logo need no introduction. Lay’s chips have been around since the 1930s, and quickly became their own brand responsible for spawning additional snacks such as Doritos, Fritos, and Sun Chips. However, today’s post is dedicated to the classic treat that has defined the snack vending machine since its inception: Classic Lay’s!

Named after Lay’s Chips founder Herman Lay, Lay’s enjoyed rapid production soon after their invention. They were the first snack featured in a TV commercial, and can still be seen all over television today. Despite how varied and unique modern chip choices have become, Lay’s have remained a top performer in all types of snack machines all over the world. The reason for this? Some customers love sticking with the classics, and Lay’s chips have been delivering the same great signature taste for close to a century now. There are tons of variations on the Lay’s flavor, ranging from sour cream & onion and barbecue to the low-fat Baked! variation. However, the same “Betcha can’t eat just one” manta has applied to all type of Lay’s products no matter the type, as snack fans simply can’t get enough of this classic.

Here at eVending, we are proud to vend Lay’s chips in our esteemed combo vending machines!

Snack Spotlight: Lay’s
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The contents of the bright yellow bag with the iconic “Lay’s” logo need no introduction. Lay’s chips have been around since the 1930s, and quickly became their own brand responsible for spawning additional snacks such as Doritos, Fritos, and Sun Chips. However, today’s post is dedicated to the classic treat that has defined the snack

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Vending machine manufacturers are always coming up with clever ways to market their products, and we’ve certainly just seen one of the most unique marketing campaigns yet. Everyone loves coffee vending machines as it is, but could you imagine one that knows when you’re tired and need some java most? According to Eater, Coffee brand Douwe Egberts decided to try the concept out, and put the results up for public viewing on YouTube.

In order to attract sleepy coffee addicts, Douwe Egberts planted a special vending machine in a Johannesburg airport that dispensed free coffee upon “seeing” a customer yawn. This was done via facial recognition technology, and the customers in the YouTube video are pleasantly surprised when their sleep-deprived state earns them a complimentary cup of Java. This isn’t the first example of facial recognition technology being used in vending units, as manufacturers are experimenting with the concept to deliver more personalized customer service. We’re not sure if yawn-detectors will become a staple of the vending industry, but they’re certainly an innovative move from a marketing standpoint.

Whether you want to be on the front lines of the vending industry or would prefer to sell the classics to your customers, visit eVending today and learn how to become a part of this exciting business!

A Coffee Vending Machine That Knows When You Yawn?
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Vending machine manufacturers are always coming up with clever ways to market their products, and we’ve certainly just seen one of the most unique marketing campaigns yet. Everyone loves coffee vending machines as it is, but could you imagine one that knows when you’re tired and need some java most? According to Eater, Coffee brand

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Snack MachineWhen you think of a vending machine, you would most likely picture a large black or gray machine with a glass from and some buttons, housing shelves of delicious snacks and beverages. Candy bars, small sandwiches, chips and bottles of water or soda have become standard vending-fare for most combo drink snack machines.

What if your vending machine vended items that weighed up to 10 pounds? A community in North Dakota has recently had two Shop 24 machines installed. Hard to miss, these vending machines are the size of small bedroom and vend almost anything you would find in a convenience store.

These giant machines have already been implemented on college campuses and in office buildings, but for residents in North Dakota, these machines offer an alternative to making a long trip to larger stores. The machines vend a variety of items including food, beverages, cleaning and laundry supplies, and DVDs.

While most office buildings, malls, schools and other locations you would expect to find standard snack machines, typically do not have a large demand for laundry detergent or liter-bottles of soda, the convenience of automated stores is very apparent for small communities. While impressive, the size of the machines also pose and issue for buildings looking to install them.

One Big Vending Machine
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When you think of a vending machine, you would most likely picture a large black or gray machine with a glass from and some buttons, housing shelves of delicious snacks and beverages. Candy bars, small sandwiches, chips and bottles of water or soda have become standard vending-fare for most combo drink snack machines. What if

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British hospitals are receiving criticism for their vending machine selections. Snack vending machines in English hospitals offer a fairly standard line-up of snack choices. The criticism is due to the lack of healthy choices and a tendency to offer high-calorie snacks from vending machines in an establishment that is supposed to promote and exemplify health.

A survey performed by the World Cancer Research Fund found that 73% of English health trusts do not have a policy on the food sold in their vending machines. 67% of hospitals that responded stated that they offered at least one healthier option for each product type, but that falls behind Welsh and Scottish policies. In both other nations, their governments have had guidelines in place for hospital vending machines since 2008 that recommend they be stocked with at least 30% healthier choice products.

The main concern comes from high-calorie snacks’ relation with obesity, which is a factor in the hospitalization of many patients that the snacks will be sold to, as well as making sure health providers send a clear message on good nutrition. While common vending machine snacks will still be sold, offering healthier options will give patients, staff and visitors that are often in hospitals for long periods of time options that will be better for their diets.

eVending has found that policies and guidelines similar to those in currently in place in the United Kingdom are taking hold in many US hospitals, giving patients, staff and visitors healthier vending options.

Healthy Vending Options in Hospitals
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British hospitals are receiving criticism for their vending machine selections. Snack vending machines in English hospitals offer a fairly standard line-up of snack choices. The criticism is due to the lack of healthy choices and a tendency to offer high-calorie snacks from vending machines in an establishment that is supposed to promote and exemplify health.

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Combo Drink Snack MachinesWanting a snack or beverage from the vending machine but not having any cash for the machine is a problem many potential vending clients encounter. According to a survey conducted last year by Rasmussen Reports, 40 percent of adults in the US said that they could go an entire week without using cash to pay for anything. It might be hard to imagine not using any cash for an entire week, but when you think about it, most businesses have credit and debit card readers or mobile payment options, bills can be paid electronically, and increases in the popularity of online shopping encourages digital payments.

Vending machines for sale at eVending.com are available with cashless vending options such as credit card readers for your vending machines. In addition to providing your cashless-customers a method to purchase goods from your machines, utilizing this payment option can give you more insight into your vending business. When you purchase the cellular-based credit card reader from eVending, you gain the ability to remotely monitor your vending machine transaction anywhere you have wireless access on a computer of mobile device! Machines equipped with this technology are still able to accept cash and coin payments, making sure you do not miss any vending opportunities!

Solutions for Cashless Customers
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Wanting a snack or beverage from the vending machine but not having any cash for the machine is a problem many potential vending clients encounter. According to a survey conducted last year by Rasmussen Reports, 40 percent of adults in the US said that they could go an entire week without using cash to pay

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