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REFRESHMENTS
Bona Fide Nitro
Coffee & Tea
Beverage trends
for vending, OCS and micro markets
Consumers are looking for premium
products and a variety of options.
By Molly Rogers, Managing Editor
A
environment, more than 92% of office coffee consumers
say that brand is important when selecting their coffee.
" Our focus on quality, commitment to sustainability
CCORDING TO AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISER'S
annual State of the Industry for Vending and Micro
Markets, found in this issue's report, beverages are
the most popular products that consumers buy -
from coffee and tea, either freshly brewed or in cans and
bottles, to soda, energy drinks and healthy beverages.
Some trends that operators have shared are that consumers
want more product offerings, better-for-you options and
sustainable solutions.
The following are just a few examples of the
many beverage options available for
vending, OCS and micro markets, and
suppliers shared their insights on
what consumers are looking for.
OFFICE COFFEE SERVICE
According to Alliant Coffee
Solutions, a leading provider
of high-quality coffee and
related products for the office
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and wide variety of products gives OCS operators the
freedom to create the perfect coffee experience for their
customers' unique workspaces, cafeterias or other foodservice
environments, " said Marina Cappagli, marketing
director with Alliant Coffee Solutions.
" We have made great strides in introducing recyclable,
biodegradable and compostable materials into our
products and packaging and continue to look for ways in
which we can improve our practices and use of sustainable
materials, " she added.
Cappagli also shared that employers are looking for ways
to boost office culture, and coffee can improve productivity
by keeping employers engaged and energized, encouraging
a positive workday, and increasing social interaction with
coffee breaks.
Alliant offers compostable soft coffee pods, singleserve
cups, whole bean, ground coffee, teas, portion
packs, flavored sweetener packets, soluble powders,
and more.
Its portfolio includes The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf,
Wolfgang Puck Coffee, Organa Organic Teas, Reunion
Coffee Roasters, Donut Shop Blend, Flavor Singles Flavored
Sweetener, Hurricane Coffee, Barnie's, Carlo's Bake Shop,

June-July 2022

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of June-July 2022

Editor’s Note
Industry News
OCS Update
2021: A year of rapid recovery
The Most Influential Women in Convenience Services Awards
Beverage trends for vending, OCS and micro markets
Unattended retail systems
Old school meets new school
Classifieds
Social Hubs
June-July 2022 - PCOV1
June-July 2022 - PCOV2
June-July 2022 - 1
June-July 2022 - 2
June-July 2022 - 3
June-July 2022 - 4
June-July 2022 - 5
June-July 2022 - Editor’s Note
June-July 2022 - 7
June-July 2022 - Industry News
June-July 2022 - 9
June-July 2022 - 10
June-July 2022 - 11
June-July 2022 - OCS Update
June-July 2022 - 13
June-July 2022 - 2021: A year of rapid recovery
June-July 2022 - 15
June-July 2022 - 16
June-July 2022 - 17
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June-July 2022 - 23
June-July 2022 - The Most Influential Women in Convenience Services Awards
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June-July 2022 - 26
June-July 2022 - 27
June-July 2022 - 28
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June-July 2022 - 31
June-July 2022 - Beverage trends for vending, OCS and micro markets
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June-July 2022 - 34
June-July 2022 - 35
June-July 2022 - 36
June-July 2022 - 37
June-July 2022 - Unattended retail systems
June-July 2022 - 39
June-July 2022 - Old school meets new school
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June-July 2022 - Classifieds
June-July 2022 - Social Hubs
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