A machine screen can show more than a selection number. Good content makes choosing easier.
A machine screen can show product names, graphics, categories, and label information such as ingredients and allergens, if the operator has entered them. Content should match the producer's label – the screen must not promise more than the packaging says.
What to show
- Name and price.
- The producer's graphic or photo.
- A category, such as drinks, snacks, meals.
- Ingredients and allergens from the label.
What to avoid
General health slogans and claims not on the label. Showing facts from the pack is safer.
Devices with screens
The page on touchscreen vending machines (publisher's site) has examples.
FAQ
Who prepares screen content? The operator, based on producers' information.
Can the screen replace the label? No – the product label still applies. The screen complements it.