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title: "Trending in Vending: 5 Noteworthy Stories Convenience"
description: Like every industry, there's always something changing in vending. New products, technology, and strategies are always being tried and tested. Here are five note-worthy stories from the vending industry.
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## Trending in Vending: 5 Noteworthy Stories Convenience

[fa icon="clock-o"] Apr 11, 2018 11:28:00 AM  [fa icon="user"] [Vending Group](https://blog.vendinggroup.com/author/vending-group)

![Woman use of soft drink vending system paying by cellphone](https://blog.vendinggroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Woman%20use%20of%20soft%20drink%20vending%20system%20paying%20by%20cellphone.jpeg?width=600&height=400&name=Woman%20use%20of%20soft%20drink%20vending%20system%20paying%20by%20cellphone.jpeg)Like every industry, there's always something changing in vending. New products, technology, and strategies are always being tried and tested. Here are five noteworthy stories from the vending industry.

Pepsi is joining the sparkling water market. Earlier this year, Pepsi announced a [new product called bubly](http://www.pepsico.com/live/pressrelease/oh-hi-meet-bubly-sparkling-water-and-crackasmile02082018), which "combines refreshing and delicious flavors with an upbeat and playful sense of humor to shake up the sparkling water category."  Like its competitors, La Croix and Dasani Sparkling, there are no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or calories.

Farmers Fridge's [salad vending machines](https://www.fastcompany.com/40549250/these-salad-vending-machines-have-become-one-of-chicagos-hot-lunch-spots) finds success in Chicago and Milwaukee. With 120 machines so far, they're getting 5-star reviews on places like Yelp for offering fresh food on the go. "We’re literally chopping the lettuce as that number comes in, cutting avocados on the line," says founder Luke Saunders. You can't get any fresher than that.

Coca-Cola is launching several [new flavors in 2018](http://www.coca-colacompany.com/stories/brace-yourself-for-these-new-coca-cola-beverages) across the U.S. Fanta Green Apple, Vitamin Water Active, and Barrilitos *aguas frescas, *beverages that offer traditional Mexican flavors, will be available in stores.

Atlanta-based vending operator and technology startup [GIMME Vending is listed as a top 40 innovative company](http://www.vendingmarketwatch.com/news/12400277/gimme-named-a-tag-top-40-innovative-technology-company) by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). "The company builds award-winning mobility and tracking tools to manage unmanned retail locations, like vending machines and micro-markets, helping their customers increase productivity and profitability." 

In global vending news, China's vending machines serve as [full-blown convenience stores](https://www.digitaltrends.com/business/how-china-is-revitalizing-the-vending-machine/). Aside from beverages and food, "customers can purchase toys, books, cosmetics, electronics, and pet identification tags."

## Frequently Asked Questions About Vending

### What new product did Pepsi introduce in the sparkling water market?

Pepsi introduced a new product called bubly, which combines refreshing flavors with a playful sense of humor. Like competitors La Croix and Dasani Sparkling, bubly contains no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or calories.

### How are Farmers Fridge's salad vending machines unique?

Farmers Fridge's salad vending machines offer fresh food on the go by preparing ingredients like chopping lettuce and cutting avocados as orders come in. They have gained popularity in Chicago and Milwaukee with 120 machines and positive reviews.

### What new beverage flavors is Coca-Cola launching in 2018?

Coca-Cola is launching several new flavors including Fanta Green Apple, Vitamin Water Active, and Barrilitos aguas frescas, which feature traditional Mexican flavors. These will be available across the U.S.

### What recognition did GIMME Vending receive from the Technology Association of Georgia?

GIMME Vending was named a top 40 innovative technology company by the Technology Association of Georgia. The company develops mobility and tracking tools to manage unmanned retail locations like vending machines and micro-markets.

### What types of products do vending machines in China offer beyond food and beverages?

In China, vending machines serve as full convenience stores offering a wide range of products including toys, books, cosmetics, electronics, and pet identification tags, in addition to food and beverages.

### Why is the vending industry considered dynamic and evolving?

The vending industry is constantly changing with new products, technologies, and strategies being tried and tested regularly. This ongoing innovation keeps the industry fresh and responsive to consumer needs.

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