Helping customers to generate healthy profits

27th May 2009, 3:04pm

Over the last two years, innovative vending company, boxlogix, have been busy transforming machine delivered foodservice in schools, colleges and leisure facilities all around the UK.

The decision two years ago by the School Food Trust and the Government to introduce guidelines and regulation to 'food in school', meant that vending in some educational establishments was in danger of becoming a thing of the past.

For many school caterers that would have meant losing the valuable revenue that many had been able to earn from their snack vendors, not to mention a loss of service provision to customers.

The innovative boxlogix REHYDR8.NOW healthy drinks vending machine offers a compliant solution to sites affected by this loss of profit. With a range of over 80 delicious and nutritious drinks, sourced from 15 popular brand holders, boxlogix now deliver these direct to almost 1,000 schools, colleges and leisure sites all around the UK – from Aberdeen to Cornwall - providing the caterers with opportunities for incremental income generation.

In sites where government regulations do not apply we have found the demand for 'healthier' options to be strong and growing, with adult consumers wanting to be able to choose their nutritional intake according to each individual's needs, lifestyles and preferences. boxlogix believe we offer the largest product range of any vending provider, with our vast range of brand leading compliant and healthier drinks and snacks, as well as the traditional 'full fat' snacks for when your customers want to trEAT themselves!

From taking the order for a machine, through to installation, training, maintenance and product delivery, boxlogix aim to offer the highest levels of customer service. 'Our vision is to be an outstanding leader in machine delivered foodservice,' says Rob Barnett, the boxlogix MD, 'and the way in which we look after our customers is the key to us achieving that aim.'

The Company's recent partnership with the Byotrol cleaning and sanitising products group is one example of the boxlogix desire to bring the highest quality standards to the vending and other foodservice sectors.

'We were looking for a sanitising agent which would ensure full hygiene protection for our machines, our customers and their consumers. When we heard that Marks & Spencers had recently approved the use of Byotrol products for all their suppliers' food production units we were impressed; the more we studied this 'revolution in hygiene control' the more we realised this unique approach to microbial control was just what we had been looking for,' David Llewellyn, the boxlogix Business Development Director told us.

'In fact we were so bowled over by this product that we have reached agreement with Byotrol for distribution rights of their food level Nanosphere range into, not only the vending industry, but also the wider foodservice sector too.'

The launch of the juICE.now 100% pure juice granita machine is the latest offering available to boxlogix customers. This all natural icy treat for students is fully compliant with School Food Trust guidelines, containing no preservatives and no added sugar or artificial additives of any kind. The boxlogix package includes free on loan machine, training, maintenance, product, cups, lids and straws, all delivered free of charge direct to each catering establishment.

'Our new machine is attractively branded, simple to operate, and produces a delicious, nutritious treat which students, and many adults too, love. The perceived added value in this product also enables the caterer to make a healthy profit – an important consideration in today's difficult economic climate,' David Llewellyn told us.

'This is a low risk opportunity for schools, colleges and leisure sites to boost their budget income, and has been shown to make a key contribution to the student's decision to stay on site at lunchtime, rather than parting with their money at the nearest chippy or supermarket' he explained.

boxlogix have an experienced team of Customer Development Managers across the UK who are able to advise caterers how best to make use of the Company's expanding equipment and product packages. And with further new product launches planned for later in 2009 boxlogix is looking forward to continuing to work in partnership with their existing customers, and in particular to welcoming new customers on board!

boxlogix ltd, Europa House, Barcroft St, BURY, BL7 9PD 0870 330 9009 www.boxlogix.co.uk