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?

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.