Vending machines are so much a part of everyday life, they may be overlooked or forgotten by many consumers. However, they offer convenient 24-7 access to beverages, food and a growing number of non-food products, and form a significant $14.4 billion industry – which is currently adjusting to a brutal economy and significant changes in its customer base. In this report, Mintel provides an overview of market trends and recommended strategies for future success in the full-line vending sector, including:

Vending machines are so much a part of everyday life, they may be overlooked or forgotten by many consumers. However, they offer convenient 24-7 access to beverages, food and a growing number of non-food products, and form a significant $14.4 billion industry – which is currently adjusting to a brutal economy and significant changes in its customer base. In this report, Mintel provides an overview of market trends and recommended strategies for future success in the full-line vending sector, including:

Sales trends among key product categories including hot and cold beverages, snacks, food and more

Competing retailers and products, such as fast-food restaurants, convenience stores and individual-sized snack packages sold at retail, along with opportunities for differentiation

Current leading players in the vending sector, along with emerging players and trends that have introduced new innovations into the market

Key factors impacting the full-line vending, including the role that spiking unemployment rates and a severe recession are having on vending purchases as well as health and environmental concerns