Author Archives: Katie Waxman

Quick and Healthy Snacks in Your San Diego Vending Machine

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Katie Waxman

Are you looking for something to eat that is quick and healthy, and can be found in your San Diego break room vending machine? Whether it’s a quick breakfast, fuel for a lunchtime workout, an afternoon snack, or a sweet … Continue reading →

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San Diego Snacks and Beverages Go Trendy in 2018

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Katie Waxman

2018 is predicted to bring new and unusual, but tasty, snacks and beverages to San Diego. According to Denise Purcell, head of content for the Specialty Food Association, “Macro trends like sustainability and health are converging in the 2018 [food] … Continue reading →

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Bottled Water: It’s Healthy for You and San Diego

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Katie Waxman

The relationship between the bottled water industry and San Diego consumers has had its ups and downs. But recent news from the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is good news for everyone. A recent study found that bottled water now … Continue reading →

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San Diego’s Evolving Office Coffee Service

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Katie Waxman

Have you ever considered what the workday would be like without coffee? No? Well, neither have I. And San Diego employers don’t want to see that happen either. According to a recent report by Emily Refermat, Editor at Automatic Merchandiser, … Continue reading →

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New Food and Beverage Choices Fill Millennials’ Shopping Carts in San Diego

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Katie Waxman

Which food and beverage choices did you purchase the last time you needed something to eat or drink? Was it a green tea or maybe a breakfast smoothie? If so, you might be one of the many San Diego residents … Continue reading →

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Healthier Vending Machine Beverages in San Diego

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Katie Waxman

Vending machine technology is only one of the many aspects of the vending industry that has changed a lot since the first bottled soft drink machines, cooled with ice, appeared on the market in the 1930’s. Which beverages San Diego … Continue reading →

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Healthy Vending Machine Options in San Diego Can Boost Productivity

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Katie Waxman

  Corporate wellness programs including those that offer healthy vending machine options can have a positive impact on both an employee’s health and on the company’s productivity, but only if the wellness program is implemented carefully. A recent study by … Continue reading →

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San Diego Employees Crave Healthy Snacks

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Katie Waxman

The increase in demand for healthy snacks is not only about which ingredients are in a snack; it is also about the ingredients that aren’t there. According to Mintel, a global market research firm, 84 percent of consumers want to … Continue reading →

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A New Coffee Service Benefit for San Diego Employees

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Katie Waxman

Enjoying coffee and tea from the office coffee service may provide San Diego employees with additional health benefits. Scientists from Boston Children’s Hospital recently found that consuming caffeine may help decrease pain sensitivity in those with chronic pain. The consumed … Continue reading →

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Technology and the San Diego Vending Machine Experience

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Katie Waxman

Get ready to meet the new vending machine. In the not so distant future, vending machines will communicate with consumers through an application (app) on their smartphone that includes artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The app will learn the San Diego … Continue reading →

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