{"id":4738,"date":"2019-05-15T17:33:47","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T17:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blueskysupply.net\/?p=4738"},"modified":"2025-05-22T18:01:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T18:01:09","slug":"vending-industry-nama-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blueskysupply.net\/blog\/vending-industry-nama-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Vending Industry Shines at NAMA Show"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"vending<\/a>Earlier this month, leaders in the Nashville vending industry joined their counterparts nationwide in attending the annual NAMA show in Las Vegas. Their goal was to explore new trends, technology, and products to bring to their customers. The show is an annual tradition sponsored by the National Automatic Merchandising Association, a group representing the $25 billion convenience service industry in the United States.<\/p>\n

Advancements in vending machines, coffee service<\/a>, micro-markets, and pantry services were on display. Attendees took advantage of the opportunity to learn about them and connect with other industry members. Some of the world\u2019s most popular brands were represented. They were complimented by new showings from fledgling entrepreneurs. Over 100 new exhibitors joined the show this year, and overall the show welcomed over 360 exhibitors and 4,500 members.<\/p>\n

A total of 125 new products premiered at the show, and it is clear that healthy snacks<\/a> and beverages continue to be a key growth category. The show\u2019s Better For You Pavilion featured a collection of healthier items, and healthy products as a whole occupied its largest space ever at the show. Visitors discovered new items that continue to increase the appeal of healthier food options.<\/p>\n