Vending has become synonymous with the sale of snacks and sugary drinks. Technological advancements are changing this reality, though. Today, you can find vending machines selling healthy superfoods sourced from local farms. One of the latest entrants in this niche is the egg vending machine.

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What Are Egg Vending Machines?

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Egg vending machines are automated retail machines that dispense trays/cartons of eggs. Like most vending machines, they eliminate the need for a cashier or attendant. You can get a carton of eggs automatically after selecting the product and paying by cash, card, or mobile wallet.

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Given the fragility of eggs and the bulkiness of a carton of eggs, an egg vending machine typically has a different storage and dispensing mechanism from your typical snacks and drinks vending machine. You will, therefore, need a specialized egg vending machine to vend eggs. On placing an order, many manufacturers are open to customizing such a machine to meet the specific needs of your business. These customizations can include cosmetic changes, such as custom brand graphics or advertising the farm the eggs are from.

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Benefits of Egg Vending Machines

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Egg vending machines provide tremendous value to the farmer, retailer, and the community they are in. Besides the utility of being able to sell eggs automatically without a human attendant, there are other benefits to having egg vending machines, including:

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Supports the Local Farming Economy

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An egg vending machine will usually source its eggs from local small-scale farms. Small-scale farmers lack the capital and logistics to supply large grocery stores, which often have strict guidelines on quantities and timelines. Egg vending machines allow such farmers to conveniently and affordably get their produce to consumers.

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Further, local farmers are much more likely to have responsible farming practices, unlike large egg farms whose industrial farming practices may cause untold suffering to egg-laying hens.

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Temperature Controlled to Maintain Freshness

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Egg vending machines have adjustable temperature control features to keep eggs refrigerated to maintain freshness. Modern vending machines have computer-controlled temperature regulation to ensure the machine maintains the desired temperature throughout, even during extreme weather conditions.

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Keeping your eggs refrigerated extends their shelf life in the vending machine and helps boost customers’ confidence in the quality and freshness of the eggs.

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Accurately Records Sales Data

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With the increasing application of the Internet of Things, modern vending machines provide incredible data and insights to retailers. An egg vending machine can keep an account of sales, average order value, and shopping trends, among other stats.

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This data can help you optimize your egg vending business by helping you determine the most popular eggs and sufficient inventory levels. This way, you can avoid losses due to perishability. With reliable shopping trend data, you can make informed executive decisions to save money and maximize profits.

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Allows for Multiple Methods of Payment

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A modern vending machine accepts various payment methods, including cash, credit cards, and mobile wallets such as Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Square. Giving your customers several ways to pay increases the odds that they buy eggs from you.

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An egg vending machine will typically come with multiple payment capabilities pre-installed. Where this is not the case, you can buy an aftermarket solution from providers such as Nayax and Televend, and install it yourself.

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Convenience for Your Customers

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As an unattended retail business, an egg vending machine allows customers to purchase eggs 24/7. Customers can, therefore, grab a tray of eggs when they run out of eggs at night when local convenience stores may be closed.

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Where Can I Buy Egg Vending Machines

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Consider the following vending machines and manufacturers when shopping for an egg vending machine:

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• TCN’s Healthy Food Vending Machine. The machine has a large capacity with 60 slots and is designed to protect eggs from breaking. It features a 32-inch touchscreen, 4°C - 25°C adjustable temperature control, and the ability to accept coins, bills, credit cards, and mobile wallets.

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• Weimi Vending’s Egg Cooling Locker Vending Machine. For between $2,471 and $3,307, you can get this customizable locker vending machine with 20 to 40 lockers and a cooling system that can keep eggs at 3°C - 20°C. It accepts coins, bills, credit cards, and mobile wallets.

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• Micron Vending’s Egg Vending Machine. You can order Micron Vending’s egg vending machine straight from China for between $2,371 and $4,412, depending on features. It features a 22-inch touchscreen and accepts coins, bills, credit cards, and mobile wallets.

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• Eggspress Vending Machine. Sold by an experienced egg farmer, this machine is specifically designed to help farmers eliminate middlemen and sell their produce directly to the end consumer. The machine can hold 28 egg trays but can be customized for lower or higher capacity.

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Where Are Egg Vending Machines Popular?

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Egg vending machines are most popular in Japan and Ireland. Nonetheless, the trend is picking up in many countries as vending machines become more popular, including the United States. Since the United States has an established vending machine culture, you should expect exponential growth in egg vending machines once they get normalized here. 

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If you are an egg farmer or can find a reliable source of affordable eggs, you will have no trouble landing locations for your egg vending machines in the United States if you are willing to give location owners a cut of your sales.