Savory snacks are a vending staple. Their packages vary in shape, which matters when stocking them.
The most common savory vending snacks are chips, pretzel sticks, crackers, pretzels, and nuts in small packs. Air-filled bags take more space and need spirals with a wider pitch. With nuts, clear allergen labeling on the package matters.
Packages and spirals
- Air-filled bags – a wider spiral pitch.
- Flat cracker packs – a narrower pitch.
- Tubes – often on special spirals or slots.
Allergens
Nuts, gluten, and sesame are marked on the label. Customers should check before buying, and operators should make sure the label is readable through the glass or on screen.
Where to see examples
The page on snack vending machines (publisher's site) describes these devices.
FAQ
Do savory snacks need refrigeration? Usually not. The producer gives storage conditions.
Why do chips take so much space? The bags are filled with gas that protects the contents from crushing.