So more people are dependent on technology and IT support than ever before. People are also trying to eat healthier than ever before. But let’s put the two together. Can technology help you eat better?
I ask because their is a company they call Farmer’s Fridge. One of it’s leaders is Eric Schmidt, a former Google CEO. Farmer’s Fridge is making vending machines. And this machine will serve ready-to-eat healthy meals and snacks, like salads, granola bars, and healthy sandwiches. Also, keep in mind they make fresh meals and food for these vending machines daily. All you do is put dollars in the machine. Then, the food comes out like a drinking vending machine. Each trip will run you $5-8, depending on what you want.
So how is it working? Well, according to the reports I’m getting, there is only 5% food waste, and this is after purchase. That says something. Their headquarters are in Chicago. So far, there are around 200 machines in the Greater Chicago and Milwaukee areas. And they are everywhere, from airports to hospitals to stores. In fact, these meals are in such demand that they have to restock the machines five days a week. Revenue is good for Farmer’s Fridge. This is also creating jobs. Someone has to harvest and prepare the food. Then someone has to restock the machines. By late 2019, Farmer’s Fridge expects to go from 130 to 200 employees.
They also plan to expand. I don’t know to what cities, but I think they will do very well in Boston near our computer service shop. In fact, they would do well just about anywhere. I grew up in the eastern part of North Carolina. And even there, where pork used to be king, many people are going vegetarian and vegan. Of course, there is a huge health movement here in Boston; we’re one of the healthiest cities in the country. What I’m saying is this is a trend that can really catch on. Can technology help you eat better?