Statistics and development trends of the vending automatic market

The purpose of this work is to describe the state of the vending machine market as one of the most convenient ways to have a quick snack. It is also one of the efficient and inexpensive methods used by suppliers to deliver goods to end users from a business perspective. Despite a growing number of unconventional distribution methods for food and beverage, the vending machine market looks promising. Vending machines can be profitable wherever crowds gather, such as schools, shopping malls, corporate buildings, train stations or airports. At the present stage, the leading positions in this industry are occupied by countries such as the USA and Japan. There are over 6.9 million machines in the United States, while Japan is considered the world leader in this area. The key trend is now considered to be the transfer of all machines to non-cash payments, it has been established that in connection with the 2020 pandemic, this is a necessary effective rebranding of equipment. Thus, this article reviewed the analysis of the vending machine market at the present time and what the consequences have affected the industry in the conditions of Covid-19, as well as future trends that may take the technique to a new level.