The Micro Brew – Edition 3

The Micro Brew is an editorial piece by Planet Vending Ltd that is sponsored by Cantaloupe Inc. Read the full Micro Brew piece with Planet Vending.

Micro Markets, Smart Fridges or Smart Stores: The Go-To Guide for Operators in Europe

Micro markets, smart fridges or smart stores: when should you install which? 

With the ongoing rise in self-service technology, operators are wondering which solution they should integrate into their business, which option works best for their targeted locations and if that technology will provide them with the right return on investment. 

Cantaloupe provides perspective on which option is the right fit for your customers’ needs. 

Read Cantaloupe’s go-to guide for U.K. and European operators.

Micro Markets Are Giving the Traditional Canteen Setup an Upgrade. Here's How. ⬇️

Historically, businesses in the UK and in Europe operated onsite canteen facilities with lunch and snack options. But office culture in the UK and Europe has changed significantly in recent years and the need for canteens has reduced. 

To manage costs on the few days during the week that employees do come into office, and to incentivise employees to come into the office in the first place, organisations are hunting for cost-effective options to both replace the higher cost elements of canteens.

Micro markets are the perfect solution. Driven by self-service and flexible enough to be placed anywhere, micro markets are making it easier for customers to “grab, pay and go”. Read more from Cantaloupe here.

Micro Markets are Changing the Post-COVID Office Culture.

As organisations across the UK and Europe encourage a hybrid working model, many employees – who have spent the last four years comfortably working from home – are wondering what might incentivise them to be drawn back into office a few times a week. 

A perk that many organisations are implementing is a self-service micro market. With the ability to operate just about anywhere, micro markets offer a modern food and beverage experience that can become a cornerstone in any office setting. 

In this article, Cantaloupe explores three ways micro markets can help organisations evolve their office culture.

Better Together: The Future of Cantaloupe Inc & SB Software Ltd

On 18th September, Cantaloupe’s CEO Ravi Venkatesan and Shaun Burger, and SB Software’s Dan Varney and Robin Turver sat down on a LinkedIn Live to discuss Cantaloupe’s recent acquisition of SB Software – or as Venkatesan emphasised, partnership.

In this LinkedIn Live, the Cantaloupe team emphasised their excitement about being to provide end-to-end solutions for customers looking to provide more modern and extensive vending solutions, including micro markets. Cantaloupe’s Shaun Burger talks more about that end-to-end approach here.

Watch the full LinkedIn Live here.