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According to a recent article, vending sales have declined by one percent to $4.5 billion in 2014. This is a great advancement in healthier choices for most schools and cities, that are changing vending machine options to encourage healthier foods. However, not all vending machines are made the same, many include highly processed foods that are high in sodium and sugar.
Working on the future of vending machine sales growth, is PepsiCo Inc. with their new marketing for vending machines, the Hello Goodness Brand. Thier aim is to help bypass the many health concerns that schools and cities across the nation are concerned about with soda and candy as being the main options in vending machines.
The new machines are planned to hold more “healthy” options, including Naked Juice, Lays Oven Baked chips and Sabra Hummus cups. They also plan to carry more water, and juice options across the brand.
The change is due to consumers view of soda, sugar, and candy, according to the recent article, where schools are upholding new government standards for the vending machine industry.
Offering healthier foods in vending machines may help vendors have more sales, but this change may also help Latino kids have more options that include low-fat and low-sugar foods and beverages.
Schools who uphold the requirements for healthier vending machines may help Latino kids consume healthier beverages and foods. Resources can be found to help those interested in working toward healthier vending machine requirements.
To learn more about why healthy vending options for Latino kids is important, click here.
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