Healthy Vending Machine Benefits (More Than Healthy Snacks!)

Anyone’s who spent time in an office building can relate.  Instead of reaching for a salty or sugary snack, what if you could offer your employees or customers a convenient, healthier snack option that’s right where they are in the office? That’s where Simpl Snacks comes in!  Simpl Snacks provides vending machine services for local businesses and schools.  And we get it!  While it’s one thing to just offer traditional snacks and drinks, we realize this is a different time.  People are increasingly health conscious. We understand your employees might want to prioritize healthy eating habits, and keeping it convenient at the same time.

Look – we get it.  Your employees have 10,000 things going on at once in their lives – home, work, school, you name it.  Life comes at you fast and it’s a constant challenge to stick with healthy habits.  Busy schedules, limited options and no time — no surprise here that unhealthy snacks often dominate the workplace. However, the demand for healthier alternatives is on the rise. But, don’t take our word for it… The global healthy snacks market will surpass $150B by 2030 – that’s according to a study from Grand View Research. (Yes, that’s billion with a “b”) Making choices that improve well-being – it’s an increased focus and people actively want to make healthier choices when they can. Kind of nice how that works out!

Did you know that healthy vending machines can significantly impact businesses? Recent studies have shown that employees who have access to healthy snacks during the workday are not only more satisfied but also more productive.  This mirrors work by other groups. Let’s look closer at some of the benefits with offering healthier snack options for your employees.

This study in Harvard Business Review showed that groups who ate during negotiations (versus those that didn’t) ended up generating more profits. Will healthy snacks fix everything?  Probably not. We will keep expectations in check.  But, there’s more to it than just being healthy.  There can be real benefits to your business’s bottom line when employees remain productive and alert.  Providing nutritious snack and drink options in a convenient easy to find spot – that’s Simpl Snacks’ goal.  We want to support your employees’ well-being and enhance their overall performance.

Healthy snacking offers more benefits than increased productivity and profitability. Even though those are great benefits for businesses! Additionally, offering healthy snack options let’s your employees know you truly care about their well-being.  Showing employers care matters more than ever to employees.  

According to a recent Gardner survey, 82% of surveyed employees say it’s important that their organization see them as a person —- but, uh oh — only 45% of employees believe their organization sees them that way.  Think about the impacts on employee retention. Something as simple as placing a healthy vending machine sends a message to your teams. Here’s a video explaining more about additional employee retention strategies.

At Simpl Snacks, we carefully curate the snack and drink options that go into our vending machines.  By taking this approach, we meet the unique needs of businesses and schools.  Our machines are stocked with a wide variety of nutritious snack options, including gluten-free, organic, and low-sugar choices.  From Kind Bars to granola bars to nut/trail mixes, we’ve got it covered.

Imagine the positive impact healthy vending machines can have on your business. By offering convenient access to both healthy snacks and drinks, you elevate your work environment and immediately demonstrate that you prioritize the well-being of your employees. This not only boosts their satisfaction but also helps your employees maintain a healthier lifestyle and meet their own health and fitness goals.  It’s a win-win situation!

Ready to take the next step in creating a healthier workplace? Contact Simpl Snacks today to learn more about our vending machine services.  Our machines have been in place since 2019 and we focus on providing a range of options.  Our presence in gyms and schools requires us to take a more health-minded approach.  After visiting your business, we will work with you to develop a custom plan that is low maintenance for you and high on benefits for your employees.  Please see our Simpl Snacks services page for more information on how the process works for one of our new customers.

Wrapping it up, we don’t see healthy vending machines as a passing trend.  They are here to stay!  Not only are these machines a valuable asset for businesses focused on prioritizing employee wellness, they help to create a positive work environment. Simpl Snacks understands the significance of offering healthier alternatives that are both convenient and satisfying.  Our taste testers personally try all products that enter the machines to ensure quality and that it’s truly something we would be comfortable eating.  Have special requests?  If we can source it and fit it, we can make it happen.

Contact us today to make the switch to healthier and simpl snacking!