Japan’s Two-For-One Vending Machine

Vending machines are the wave of the future, offering quick convenience as well as a variety of food and beverage options. When looking for a vending machine manufacturer, a prospective buyer should find a company that has both variety and cutting edge technology. The following provides information on different types

Strategic Vending Around The World & Why They Work

Generally speaking, innovation is one of the most important parts of doing business – regardless of the type of industry you happen to operate in. This is especially true in terms of vending machine solutions, where most customers seem to have a “one size fits all” approach to their needs.

U-SELECT-IT MACHINES INMETRO CERTIFIED FOR SALES IN BRAZIL

As recent as this quarter there are now several models of vending machines that have achieved ‘INMETRO’ for sales in Brazil. INMETRO is short for “Instituto Nacional de Metrologia”, “Normalização e Qualidade Industrial”, or “National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology.” This institute is accredited by the Ministry of Development,

Chill, With Your Own Personal Cold Beverage Vending Machine

Vending machine manufacturers create a wide variety of machines that can suit the needs of almost any establishment. Such companies also have a line of personal vending machines, as well. The Hisense Chill Machine is a personal vending machine that hit big in Australia because of its 36-72 can and

Vending Machines Provide Groceries For Vancouver Apartment Buildings

An apartment building complex can cater to its tenants by incorporating vending machines into the lobbies. Vending machines can provide a wide variety of necessities for apartment dwellers who do not have time to visit the local grocery store. The time of plain vending machines that simply hold candy and

Vending FDA Food Compliance Deadline December 31st | What You Need To know

This month the National Automatic Merchandising Association began notifying vending operators that they are required to complete their food facility registration. This announcement came about as the NAMA sought clarification on this issue from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Here’s what this announcement means for you as a snack

Need On-The-Go Electronics? There is a Vending Machine For That Too

For businesses looking to capitalize on the needs of busy travelers, whether they are traveling locally to run errands or conduct business, or going out of town, opting for a vending machine is a very lucrative idea. Not just any vending machine will do, but a vending machine that provides

Global Snack Food Sales Hit $374 Billion Annually

Vending machine snacks continue to be popular across the globe. In fact, worldwide sales increased in 2013 by 2 percent, reaching $374 billion, according to a Nielsen report that polled 30,000 consumers in 60 countries. While the majority of sales are still composed of sweet confections and baked goods, the

Canadian Vending Industry is Projected to Grow

After a steady, five-year decline, the Canadian vending industry is expected to spend the next half-decade bouncing back. A report published by the GlobeAdvisor.com predicts an annual revenue growth of nearly 2 percent through 2018, with the industry enjoying options that go far beyond the standard soda and snacks found

New 2014 Vending Machines

From burrito vending in California to machines that dispense bike parts in New York City to healthy vending solutions at schools across the country, vending is blossoming this year, breaking out of its traditional role of snack and drink vending machines to explore new frontiers. Wide acceptance of custom machines

Upgrading in Vending

To stay competitive, you need machines that are clean, attractive and sport the most effective new technology. Are you expanding your route or retiring machines? Here are a few good options for upgrading your equipment: Buying new machines. Do you have an opportunity to move into a new spot, but lack

USI Heads to the 2014 NAMA OneShow

U-Select-It Vending is excited to announce that it will be attending the annual NAMA OneShow this April 9 th , 10 th and 11 th at Chicago’s McCormick Place Lakeside Center. The OneShow is the annual networking and trade show event sponsored by the National Automatic Merchandising Association, the national

Vending Around the World

In America, the most commonly seen vending machines are either drink vending machines or snack vending machines. However, vending machines in various locations around the world feature items that go well beyond simple snack food and drinks. Read below for some the most interesting vending machines around the world: Breach machine, Normandy, France:

Give Customers a Boost with Coffee Beverages

Coffee wakes up and motivates up to 83 percent of U.S. consumers who thrive on the beverage, reports the National Coffee Association. It is an industry that makes $30 billion annually, and it is growing. The U.S. coffee market is the largest in the world, and consumption is regularly up

Coffee Consumption: On the Rise

Do you have the products your vending customers want? Looking for a new product to introduce at your locations? Coffee consumption in the US is a trend that is not going away any time soon, and it is steadily rising each year. Coffee vending machines for sale now are some

Capitalizing on Coffee Consumption

Coffee is a mainstay of the American workforce and according to a study from the National Coffee Association, it will continue to be; at least for the next year. An interesting take-away from this study is the statistics on single-cup brewing for coffee. This is one of the largest growing

Strong Snack Selections for Summer

Now that summer is officially here, what better time to stock up your snack vending machine for the busy months ahead? Your consumer base is likely going to be outside for longer than ever now that the days have heated up, so it’s essential to ensure that your machine is

Bringing in Big Business with Your Vending Machine

Here at the official USelectIt blog, we spend a great deal of time showcasing the most exciting happenings in the vending machine business while also keeping you informed on our very own snack vending machines. And while our products are certainly affordable and state-of-the-art, you still might be wondering: “Why