U.S. company transforms vending machines to provide passengers with healthy food

Fast healthy food sounds like one of those incredible concepts. But Farmers Fridge, a Chicago startup, is committed to achieving this goal. The company recently received a $30 million investment in a Series C financing led by Innovation Endeavors, which was founded by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. Farmers Fridge has transformed the vending machine to provide healthy foods, such as salads, sandwiches, granola, etc., to people traveling, with prices ranging from US$5 to US$8. In order to ensure that the food meets the quality of the restaurant, Farmers Fridge is equipped with a chef who will receive feedback from customers and constantly adjust the menu and food. The chef prepares food in the Farmers Fridge kitchen every morning, and then a large number of laborers supplement the food. I tried its food during my stay in Chicago, and I must admit it tasted good. You know, I am a person who doesn't like salad very much. Although the amount of wasted is very small (about 5% left)-this is because its distribution algorithm determines the amount of storage of each type of food in each vending machine location-but Farmers Fridge has a system that can deliver the remaining food The Greater Chicago Area Food Storage, which is a food bank that cooperates with 700 institutions, including soup kitchens, shelters and pantry. 'Our business model has actually been implemented on ATMs or movies, so the only connection is that consumers usually want something faster, cheaper, and more convenient, as long as they don't have to sacrifice any quality,' Farmers Fridge founder and chief executive Executive Officer Luke Saunders said at the company's Chicago headquarters. 'So it's like renting a movie from a kiosk, it makes no difference,' he added. “When you get home, it’s still the same movie. But when it comes to the issue of food, it’s very interesting, because the experience of many companies is considered the most important part, so “if you really enjoy Good service, then whether technology can really replace that kind of experience' is the core issue of the enterprise. Or is it an important sustainable advantage for restaurants relative to our business model?' So far, it has been kick in. Since its launch in 2013, Farmers Fridge has deployed 200 vending machines throughout Chicago and Milwaukee. Farmers Fridge vending machines are deployed in airports, hospitals and traditional retail stores, such as pharmacies, convenience stores and even Amazon Go stores in Chicago. Each location will be stocked at least five days a week, and the airport will be stocked seven days a week. According to different business partners, Farmers Fridge's income model includes account subsidies and income sharing. Next year, the company plans to expand regionally and launch services in another region. In the next period of time, Farmers Fridge is expected to grow from 130 employees today to about 200 employees by the end of next year. The above information is shared by vending machine manufacturers. Please mark the reprint. Previous post: Giant car tower King of vending machines