Wednesday, February 05, 2014

drag2share: This Vending Machine Dishes Out Fresh Fruits And Veggies Instead Of Junk Food

source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessinsider/~3/6gAGZWs6jRE/farmers-fridge-vending-machine-2014-2

farmers fridge vending machineA trip to the vending machine will usually yield some pretty unhealthy and unsatisfying snacks. 

A Chicago-based entrepreneur is looking to change that with a healthy twist on the vending machine, an experiment he calls the Farmer's Fridge. 

Luke Saunders opened his first kiosk back in October at Chicago's Garvey Food Court, an eating center that's already host to McDonald's and Dunkin' Donuts, among other fast-food options. 

At the Farmer's Fridge, on the other hand, you can use a touchscreen to order from a menu packed with super-nutritious items, like a fresh kale salad with quinoa, fennel, pineapple, and blueberries, or a Napa salad with avocado, grapes, and pistachios. They even sell sliced veggies with hummus and Greek yogurt mixed with berries. 

farmer's fridge vending machine"I want to make it fast and easy for someone to choose a delicious, nutritious smart meal when they are on-the-go," Saunders said in a press release. "What we’re doing is taking the vending machine concept and revolutionizing it."

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