An overview of vending machine formats: from snacks and drinks to fresh food, ice cream, and unusual machines.
Vending machines sell far more than candy today. The most common formats are snack, drink, coffee, and fresh food machines, alongside machines with ice cream, accessories, or local products.
Snacks and Drinks
The best-known formats. Candy, chips, bars, water, and drinks in cans or bottles. You will find them in offices, on university campuses, and at stations.
Fresh Food
Sandwiches, salads, fruit, and snacks with simple ingredients. They need refrigeration and more frequent product rotation.
Specialty Formats
Ice cream, accessories, local products, and refrigerated cabinets that open after payment. We cover them in more detail in other articles.
FAQ
Which format is most common? Snack and drink machines are the most widespread.
Can one machine sell snacks and drinks? Yes, combo machines offer both.