Vending
UpMeals deploys fresh food vending machines at Vancouver airport
August 18, 2022
Travelers moving through Vancouver International Airport have more options for a fresh meal thanks to the installation of UpMeals machines, according to a press release.
UpMeals, a fresh food vending machine provider, recently deployed five of its machines throughout the airport, offering individually packaged and ready-to-eat salads, bowls, juices, healthy snacks, wraps and more.
All five of the machines are located post security: three are located in domestic departures, one in U.S. departures and one in international departures.
Each machine is stocked with up to 30 different options for fresh meals, healthy snacks and beverages, such as cold-pressed juices. The machines also include a meal exclusive to the airport — the Signature Bowl that features Vancouver flavors and ingredients like B.C. smoked salmon, tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, nori and pickled ginger on a bed of steamed sushi rice with UpMeals' miso tamari dressing.
The meals in each machine are replenished daily and customers will experience new menu items weekly based on popularity and ingredient seasonality.
Each meal is dispensed in a sustainable, self-contained unit, and can be composted or recycled after use.
Meal popularity is evaluated in the UpMeals proprietary app with menus updated based on the popularity of food items. All major cashless payment options are accepted including credit and debit cards, as well as e-wallets such as Google Pay and Apple Pay.
