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4 Reasons Connecticut Companies Choose Vending Machines

March 1, 2020

Connecticut-based companies are increasingly adopting in-house food service like vending machines.  Why the acceleration in vending installations? Valued Employee Benefit Access to food and beverages on the job is considered a perk by most employees.  Subsequently, employers commonly provide coffee in the morning, but what about snacks throughout the day or lunch options?  The convenience…

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What Is a Micro Market, and Is It a Good Fit for My Company?

July 1, 2019

Brad Bachtelle of Bachtelle & Associates projected there will be 35,000 micro market locations by the year 2022.  They will generate $1.6 billion in revenue over the next 10 years. But what exactly IS a micro market? What is a Micromarket? A micro market is more than just a bank of vending machines in your…

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Why Consider a Workplace Pantry

June 15, 2019

There is no such thing as a free lunch. Or is there? A number of companies nationwide are discovering the value of complementary food and beverages for their employees and finding that access to a workplace pantry is increasingly regarded as a perk. For a nominal investment – after all, how much is a bag…

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What’s New at Berkshire Foods

June 6, 2019

Driven by shifts in consumer demographics, nutritional awareness and flavor trends, there are a multitude of new products making their debut every month at Berkshire Food. Berkshire Food is pro-active in seeking out and taste testing new products. Of those that we try, only a few make it to our shelves. See our School Vending…

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4 Reasons Connecticut Companies Choose Vending Machines

March 1, 2020

Connecticut-based companies are increasingly adopting in-house food service like vending machines.  Why the acceleration in vending installations? Valued Employee Benefit Access to food and beverages on the job is considered…

Read More...

What Is a Micro Market, and Is It a Good Fit for My Company?

July 1, 2019

Brad Bachtelle of Bachtelle & Associates projected there will be 35,000 micro market locations by the year 2022.  They will generate $1.6 billion in revenue over the next 10 years.…

Read More...

Why Consider a Workplace Pantry

June 15, 2019

There is no such thing as a free lunch. Or is there? A number of companies nationwide are discovering the value of complementary food and beverages for their employees and…

Read More...

What’s New at Berkshire Foods

June 6, 2019

Driven by shifts in consumer demographics, nutritional awareness and flavor trends, there are a multitude of new products making their debut every month at Berkshire Food. Berkshire Food is pro-active…

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What Snacks Do People Want in Your Vending Machines?

May 16, 2019

What snacks will work in my vending machines?  This is a question asked by many, made more difficult by the fact that the food industry is marked by rapid-fire new…

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Guidelines for Picking Healthy Snacks

February 20, 2019

What is healthy? Don’t rely exclusively on marketing campaigns and product packaging.  Consider what the experts have to say. The Connecticut State Department of Education’s School Nutrition Program is a…

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