Kepak Foods Division has partnered with the Vending & Automated Retail Association to produce a guide for vending operators looking to boost business by introducing a food offering.
The four-page booklet provides an easy-to-follow checklist covering key areas such as registration and best practice, storage, transportation and correct temperature management.
Reference is also made to record keeping, routing, team training and the importance of food safety management plans (HACCP).
“For many automated retail operators, the thought of introducing or extending their fresh food offering may seem a little daunting at first, but that should not be the case,” says Kepak’s Automated and New Business Controller, Carl Hunter.
“Our introductory guide is intended to provide the reassurance and practical information operators need at a time when record numbers of consumers are looking for convenient, indulgent hot food to go.”
There’s never been a better time to consider adding hot food to a vending offer,” adds Kepak’s Carl Hunter. “Hot food now accounts for 56% of the food to go market and is growing at 9% year-on-year*1.”
Copies of the guide, which also features testimonials on the benefits of introducing food in automated retail, are available from foodtogo@kepak.com or the Automated Vending Association.
*1 Mealtrak 52 w/e23rd Dec 2024.
