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Del Monte healthy vending kiosks set for Chicago rollout

Santa Monica, California-based self-service electronic kiosk provider U-Vend is set for the rollout of its kiosks in Chicago for Del Monte Foods' healthy snacks and squeezers.

December 4, 2014

Santa Monica, California-based self-service electronic kiosk provider U-Vend is set for the rollout of its kiosks in Chicago for Del Monte Foods' healthy snacks and squeezers.

"This represents the first installation of Del Monte Foods' healthy fruit snack and squeezer vending kiosks in the U.S.A., and we are eager to showcase to consumers the high-quality, healthy products available from Del Monte Foods," Paul Neelin, chief operating officer of U-Vend Inc., said in a statement. "The transition to healthy vending is evident, and the industry shift is being shaped by passionate consumer demand. Consumers are much more informed now, and they are looking for healthy food choices throughout the day. U-Vend is positioning itself to become a recognized industry leader and fulfill that demand with strong, globally recognized partners."

U-Vend inked an agreement with Del Monte in October 2014 to distribute Del Monte products such as Fruit Naturals cups, and Fruit Burst squeezers in U-Vend kiosks. Operators can manage the kiosks remotely to check sales, bank deposits, inventory controls, change advertisements and promotions on the digital screen and reorder new stock.