Aug 1, 2017 | Company News, Product News
Coke Zero Sugar replacing Coke Zero???
The Coca Cola bottling company recently introduced a new product called Coke Zero Sugar. Some have fallen in love with Coke Zero and are concerned that the taste will change with the new name. Looks like they may be the exact same ingredients in both and most likely just a play on marketing? Hometown Vending has offered Coke Zero, in both cans and bottles, for several years now and will certainly carry the new Coke Zero Sugar. However, we are wondering what the differences really are? Both are similar regarding ingredients and hope that our customers will transition to the new drink. We have some really “hard-core” Zero drinkers at some of vending machines and Hometown Fresh Micro Markets.
The Huffington Post has a great article on the differences or similarities of all three diet Coke offerings. In fact, Huffington Post states the following….. “This upset got us thinking: what is the actual difference between Diet Coke, Coke Zero and Coke Zero Sugar? If you look at the ingredients between the three, they aren’t actually all that different. And, in fact, Coke Zero and Coke Zero Sugar have exactly the same ingredient list.”
Here’s the list of ingredients in Diet Coke:
Carbonated water, caramel color, aspartame, phosphoric acid, potassium benzoate, natural flavors, citric acid, caffeine.
Here’s the list of ingredients in Coke Zero:
Carbonated water, caramel color, phosphoric acid, aspartame, potassium benzoate, natural flavors, potassium citrate, acesulfame potassium, caffeine.
And here’s the list of ingredients in Coke Zero Sugar:
Carbonated water, caramel color, phosphoric acid, aspartame, potassium benzoate, natural flavors, potassium citrate, acesulfame potassium, caffeine.
The Coca Cola company occasionally makes changes to ingredients, tastes, etc. Regular Coke Zero is a “niche” product and therefore the faithful are concerned that Coke will change the taste. The verdict is still out and I am certain our customers at Hometown Vending are concerned about the coming changes.
Feb 2, 2017 | Company News, Micro-markets
Hometown Fresh Micro-Market! the Best Houston Texas Decision You Ever Made… and it didn’t cost you a dime!!
For years vending machines have been loved by break rooms everywhere. They offer convenience, provide delicious/healthy snacks for your staff employees. However, in these same years, vending machines have been loved to be hated. Products getting stuck, coin jams, dollar bills (no matter how many times you flatten them) won’t read and in some scenarios products (when they do vend) deliver only to be expired. In short, vending machines are just that: machines. And machines are not perfect sometimes causing frustration. But what if there was a system that was closer to perfect? One that prevents lost money and stuck products? One that offered even fresher food and guaranteed that customers never had to purchase an outdated product again? A micro-market from Hometown Fresh Markets is the answer.
A Hometown Fresh Micro-Market operates as a mini convenience store in break rooms or lounges in place of typical vending machines. With open shelving for shelf stable products, reach in coolers and freezers customers (your staff members) can touch their products before making a purchase. Imagine the possibility of touching and feeling your product choices prior to purchasing! Checking expiration dates and examining nutrition content is easy.
And for freshness?
Those reach in coolers, in addition to beverages; hold FRESH food like delicious sandwiches, salads, burritos, yogurts, parfaits, wraps, fruit, etc. are now readily accessible to your staff without ever having to leave their Houston, Conroe, Woodlands offices.
So what does all of this mean for your business? How does happier and healthier employees, less off-site staff lunches, and improved employee efficiency sound? Which in turn increases your company’s bottom line as happy employees produce better results.
Want to revolutionize your Houston area break room with a Hometown Fresh Micro-Market service of your own? Call your local Conroe Woodlands vendor, Hometown Vending today at (281) 305-VEND and ask what requirements need to be met to qualify for a Hometown Fresh Micro-Market at your place of business.
May 30, 2015 | Company News, Micro-markets
Hometown Vending, a micro market vending company, held the Fox Sports Network micro-market grand opening last week. The micro market turned out great and we are really happy with the overwhelmingly positive response received thus far. The Fox Sports Network management and staff have all accepted the change. We provided Fox Sports with traditional vending machine services for over five years now and management approached us with interest in converting over to a micro-market. With the micro market concept, we now able to offer fresh foods… including fresh made sandwiches, hamburgers, dinner platters, breakfast items, fresh salads, fruit bowls, as well as other fresh healthy choices.
Micro market vending companies are now becoming more popular in the Houston area and growth should continue over the next few years. The neat thing about micro-markets is the limitless offerings now available to our customers. For example, we had a Fox Sports staff member ask for fruit… we simply added fruit as an option and now able to offer fresh fruit. It would be nearly impossible to add fruit to traditional vending machines. Hometown Vending looks forward to converting a few more existing customers to micro-markets and securing new locations throughout the Woodlands, Conroe, Tomball and other surrounding areas around Houston Texas!
In conclusion, adding a micro-market to your business is a great way to keep your staff and visitors happy. Fresh markets look great and can compliment your business.
