Healthy Vending Industry | Healthy Vending Machine Trends

We’re in the Right Niche at the Right Time

At Naturals2Go, we’re excited about the healthy vending industry. Our team reads stories of brands introducing new products, operators share their success stories, and new technology changes the way consumers access convenience foods on a regular basis. Now is an exciting time for our vending machine industry niche. Whether you’re exploring vending machine ownership or you’re trying to grow your own independent vending machine brand using the Naturals2Go platform, this webpage is for you.

Here you’ll find stories on healthy vending machine trends, the industry, popular products, and the technology behind the latest equipment. We’re here to help you learn more about the vending machine industry so you can build and grow your healthy vending brand in your market. Check back regularly to see the latest in the industry.

A Leader in the Healthy Vending Industry

If you typically head to Google or another trade publication for your news on the vending industry, consider adding the Naturals2Go page to your reading routine. We offer information that exclusively relates to the healthy vending industry, and we frame it for current and aspiring vending machine owners.

You can trust us to deliver insights and developments that support your healthy vending investment decisions. As an industry leader, we look forward to passing along our knowledge to a future generation of healthy vending machine owners. There are hundreds of operators with thousands of vending machines in the U.S. today. They all began with our unique startup program. As a five-time winner of the Business Opportunity of the Year award, we’re committed to maintaining a reputation of excellence that directly benefits vending machine owners in our industry.

Get Started With Healthy Vending Today

Are you an aspiring healthy vending machine owner? Launch your healthy vending brand with help from Naturals2Go. When you purchase a Naturals2Go technology-driven healthy vending machine, you receive more than a traditional vending machine. We help our operators build their brands, grow, and expand in local markets. Allow us to help you pursue the healthy living lifestyle that you’ve always wanted.

We have our fingers on the pulse of healthy living, and you’ll find the latest information here. Contact us for an invitation to our private online webinar presentation for a full overview of the Naturals2Go Business Program.

The Building Blocks of Your Vending Empire

The best entrepreneurial opportunities come about when there is a “perfect storm” of circumstances. And we’re living in such a time right now. The fields of vending and healthy foods are aligned in way that presents the ideal chance for building your empire — here’s why. Snack purchasing is shifting. The way that we think about snacking is vastly different than it was, say, 30 years ago, or even 15. And that’s one of the reasons why the healthy vending market is so exciting. More and more people now realize that snacking does not equal eating junk food. There’s … Continue reading “The Building Blocks of Your Vending Empire”

How COVID-19 Impacted the Future of Vending Machines

COVID-19 disrupted many industries. The vending machine industry, however, was resilient — it was set up well from the beginning to weather something like a pandemic, and it did exactly that. Let’s take a look at some of the ways the pandemic impacted the future of the vending machine industry: Vending machines will continue to provide steady income. Before the pandemic, vending machines tended to provide solid, steady sources of income. And the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t change that. With the move to contactless, unmanned service, vending machines were already set up to that end — vending machines provided a … Continue reading “How COVID-19 Impacted the Future of Vending Machines”

How Can I Get a Healthy Vending Machine For My Office

Vending machines are popular in offices and workplaces because people want and need convenient, affordable access to quality food during the day. And if your business doesn’t have a full-service cafeteria, an office vending machine can be a great option for employees or customers to grab a snack, meal replacement or even fresh foods without leaving your office. Here are some tips on getting a vending machine for your office. Benefits of a Healthy Vending Machine at Work There are numerous benefits of a vending machine at your office or workplace, including: Employee satisfaction: A hungry or worse – a hangry employee is not a … Continue reading “How Can I Get a Healthy Vending Machine For My Office”

Marc and Lauren Embark on Healthy Vending Business

Marc and Lauren live a busy and healthy lifestyle. They have a large, loving family and wanted to create a business they were passionate about. Naturals2Go afforded them the ability to share their healthy lifestyle with others, create lifelong lessons for their growing children, and be involved in a business that was near and dear to their hearts. Fitness guru, model and author Brooke Burke approves too! But why consider starting a healthy vending business to begin with? You reach people where they need it most. Let’s face it, eating healthy can be challenging. Especially when you’re … Continue reading “Marc and Lauren Embark on Healthy Vending Business”

Vending Inventory Ideas by Location: Gyms and Athletic Clubs

Finally, the pandemic seems to be in its waning days. And businesses are beginning to open back up and restore their normal operations. Gyms and athletic clubs are no exception. These are great locations for your healthy vending machines, but the question becomes… what kind of snacks do you stock them with? Here are some ideas for the best inventory items at gyms and athletic clubs: Healthy Granola Bars Protein bars, granola bars, breakfast bars… whatever name they go by, these snacks are perfect for vending machines found in gyms. Not only are they conveniently packaged and perfect for a … Continue reading “Vending Inventory Ideas by Location: Gyms and Athletic Clubs”

Entrepreneurship 101: The Basic Steps to Starting a New Business

Are you an entrepreneur ready to launch your own business venture? It’s a challenging but rewarding path. And no matter what kind of business you’re thinking of starting, the basic steps remain the same. Let’s take a look at some basic steps to starting a new business. Define and refine your idea. The first step is to clearly define what your business idea is. Who will you be providing goods or services for? What will the business operations look like? Will you need employees? Getting answers to some of these basic questions is the first step. From there, you can … Continue reading “Entrepreneurship 101: The Basic Steps to Starting a New Business”

Can I Make Money by Placing a Vending Machine In…?

It’s a question that vending machine operators ask themselves often: What locations give me the highest return? The COVID-19 pandemic has only made the answer more complicated, as areas that yield high returns might remain shut down or work on a modified schedule with less foot traffic. So, where can you place your machines right now to see a good return on investment? Office Spaces More office workers than ever are returning to their brick-and-mortar buildings. And as case numbers continue to drop, more businesses are going to be bringing their workers back in-office as the year goes on. That … Continue reading “Can I Make Money by Placing a Vending Machine In…?”

Are Healthy Choice Vending Machines The Future of Snacking?

A lot has changed over the course of the past year. It’s not always easy to see, but some of that change is for the better. And the future has potential. When it comes to healthy eating, the trend of healthy snacking options is only set to grow. And the healthy choice vending machine is set to play a huge role moving forward. Customers want healthy OPTIONS. Healthy living is far beyond a trend. For decades now, more and more consumers are looking for ways to eat healthily. And vending machines, historically, haven’t always filled that need. We’re used to … Continue reading “Are Healthy Choice Vending Machines The Future of Snacking?”

Location, Location, Location: The Most Profitable Places to Put Your Vending Machine

The old real estate adage — location, location, location — is as true for the placement of vending machines as it is for the housing market. Visibility is absolutely central to the success of your business! Let’s take a look at some of the most profitable places to put your vending machines and why they work. Offices Although more people are working at home now thanks to the pandemic, plenty of people are still heading into the office every day. There’s a lot of foot traffic as employees come into the office in the morning, leave in the evening, … Continue reading “Location, Location, Location: The Most Profitable Places to Put Your Vending Machine”