Every new year brings changes in consumer preferences, with certain drinks and snacks emerging as workplace favourites. Let’s explore some of the biggest food and drink trends shaping 2025 and how Coinadrink’s workplace vending machines and refreshment services cater to this evolving demand.
One of the key trends this year is the growing demand for protein-rich products. Consumers are actively seeking snacks that provide a protein boost, often prioritising it over concerns about slightly higher sugar content.
At Coinadrink, we ensure our workplace vending machines and micro markets offer a variety of protein-packed snacks, whether it’s through a smart fridge fresh food facility or a Merchant Media 6 snack machine. This ensures employees have access to nutritious and satisfying options throughout the working day.
The demand for workplace snacks that are both filling and healthy remains strong. Consumers want convenient options they can enjoy multiple times a week without feeling like they’re overindulging.
At Coinadrink, we carefully curate our vending machine and micro market selections to provide a balance of nutritious and indulgent options, ensuring an appropriate mix that avoids an overabundance of HFSS (high fat, salt, and sugar) products. From meals below 400 calories to diet drinks and low-fat crisps, we provide choices that align with today’s vending trends.
A resurgence in hot chocolate popularity
While tea and coffee remain workplace staples, one of the more surprising trends we’ve noticed is the increasing demand for hot chocolate. This comforting, low-caffeine alternative is making a strong comeback, offering a welcome treat during the working day.
At Coinadrink, we stock a variety of high-quality hot chocolate vending machines, including the Vitro X1, ensuring that businesses can cater to this growing preference with a delicious, premium beverage.
Sustainability matters more than ever
Sustainability continues to be a key concern, with more consumers seeking eco-friendly food and drink options to reduce their carbon footprint. At Coinadrink, we take this commitment seriously and factor environmental consciousness into our decision-making processes.
For example, we offer an ever-growing selection of vegan-friendly food options in our smart fridge, whether that’s a hearty salad, wrap, or sandwich. We also strive to work with suppliers who prioritise sustainable packaging and ethical sourcing.
A great cup of coffee remains essential in any workplace, but that doesn’t mean businesses need to rely on expensive high street chains. At Coinadrink, we offer a range of premium coffee solutions that provide speciality, fresh bean coffee without the premium price tag.
Workplaces investing in machines like the Neo hot beverage machine or the Krea Touch commercial coffee machine can offset rental costs by setting a vend price for drinks. Whether businesses choose to subsidise costs or set machines to free vend, employees can enjoy barista-quality coffee for a fraction of the price they’d pay elsewhere.
