How Do We Choose What Goes in Your Vending Machines?
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How We Tailor Every Machine in Crewe & Surrounding Areas
When you picture a vending machine, you might imagine the usual suspects: crisps, fizzy drinks, maybe a flapjack or two. But what if your team prefers low-carb snacks? Or dairy-free options? Or protein-packed treats that fuel their shifts?
At Nutra Vend, we believe your vending machine should work for your team, not just offer the same stock as every other workplace.
In this blog, we’ll explain exactly how we decide what goes into each vending machine, how we tailor our offering to different businesses, and why our local, personal approach sets us apart.
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Every business is different. A team of early-shift warehouse staff might want strong coffee and hearty breakfast bars. An office of designers might love sparkling water, nuts and dark chocolate. A gym reception might need energy drinks and protein-packed options.
That’s why we never use a fixed menu. Instead, we build a custom snack and drink selection that matches your environment and your people.
Our job isn’t just to deliver a vending machine — it’s to deliver a service that fits your workplace.
What’s Included in a Fully Managed Vending Service?
At Nutra Vend, our fully managed vending service covers everything you need to keep your team fed and happy. Here’s what that looks like in practice:
Step 1: We Listen
It all starts with a conversation. Once you enquire, we’ll get in touch and ask a few simple questions about:
The type of business you run
How many people use the building
Typical working hours (shifts, weekends, etc.)
Any dietary trends or known preferences
What you'd ideally like the machine to offer
This helps us build a first draft of your product range, but we don’t stop there.
Step 2: We Involve Your Staff
One of the things that makes Nutra Vend special is our employee snack survey service. We offer to send a quick, simple questionnaire to your team, asking what they actually want from their vending machine.
It might be:
“More protein bars!”
“Healthier crisps.”
“No energy drinks, please.”
“Could we get iced coffee?”
“More vegan options.”
We gather the responses, look for patterns, and use them to guide our stock choices. If your team has strong feelings about chocolate, sparkling drinks or flapjacks, we’ll know about it.
This isn’t just about selling snacks. It’s about boosting morale and wellbeing by offering the food people genuinely want during their day.
Step 3: We Build Your Range
Once we know what your team wants, we pull together a well-balanced mix of products for your machine.
We’ll include:
Top-sellers – crowd favourites like Walkers crisps, Dairy Milk, and Pepsi Max
Tailored picks – based on your team’s survey answers
Healthy options – including protein bars, sugar-free drinks, and snacks with no artificial nasties
Seasonal or local items – where appropriate, we’ll add variety to keep things fresh
We’ll also make sure your machine includes a good range of price points, so there’s something for everyone — whether they’re grabbing a budget-friendly snack or a more substantial treat.
Step 4: We Monitor and Adapt
We don’t just stock the machine once and forget about it. As part of our fully managed vending service, we monitor what’s selling and what’s not.
If a product is regularly left behind, we’ll swap it out. If something’s flying off the shelves, we’ll stock more of it. If your team’s tastes change, we adapt.
We visit your site regularly to restock and maintain the machine, and every visit is a chance to fine-tune your selection based on real feedback and sales data.
Why This Matters
A well-stocked, relevant vending machine does more than just feed people. It:
Shows you care about staff wellbeing
Reduces off-site trips to shops or petrol stations
Supports shift workers when cafés and canteens are closed
Improves morale with comforting or energising options
Encourages healthier habits if the right options are available
In short: your vending machine becomes part of the fabric of your workplace. Not just a backup snack option, but something people genuinely appreciate.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today let’s bring better vending to your workplace.
