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In Warren and the Metro Detroit Area, Are You Eating Enough Fruits and Vegetables?

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Katie Waxman

It’s no surprise that Warren and Metro Detroit Area consumers are not eating enough fruits and vegetables during a day to get the optimum amount of health benefits. Scientists from Imperial College London found that to get the best health benefits, individuals need to consume 10 servings of fruit and vegetables per day. That is a lot more than the minimum number of five servings per day that the USDA recommends.

To understand which fruits and vegetables to add to your daily diet, it is important to learn more about your potential choices, whether conventional or organic. Information about nutritional values, the health benefits of specific produce, preparation methods, and the pros and cons of different growing practices is just a click away.

Recent research indicates that the demand for organic fruits and vegetables has increased as organic fruits and vegetables account for the largest organic food segment. In 2015, they led the global organic food market with 37% of the revenue. As Janice Kresin writes in The Packer, the draw to organic produce is in its connection to the consumer’s health. “When it comes to fresh fruits and vegetables, organic produce attracts consumers because it ties the concept of healthful options for consumers and the environment to the growing awareness of chemicals put on foods.”

During the first half of 2017, the top 10 fruits and vegetables purchased, in descending order, are bananas, apples, grapes, strawberries, oranges, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, carrots, and lettuce. Each one of these offers specific vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can benefit a different part of the Warren and Metro Detroit Area consumer’s body.

Fruit

bananas: source of potassium; help lower blood pressure
apples: source of flavonoids, an antioxidant; lower risk of developing diabetes and asthma
grapes: source of resveratrol, an antioxidant; help prevent heart disease and may reduce the spread of breast, stomach and colon cancer cells
strawberries: great source of antioxidants; help decrease inflammation and hardened arteries
oranges: source of folate, a vitamin for pregnant women, and hesperidin, a phytochemical that can lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels

Vegetables

potatoes: source of soluble and insoluble fiber, vitamin C, and B-complex; help lower plasma LDL cholesterol keep blood sugar stable
tomatoes: source of antioxidants, dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins; protect against cancers and ultra-violet (UV) rays; protects eyes from “age-related macular related macular disease” (ARMD)
onions: source of chromium, quercetin (an antioxidant), vitamin C, and B-complex; help control diabetes, offer anti-inflammatory properties, and help with brain health
carrots: source of carotenes, vitamin A, vitamin C, B-complex, copper, calcium, potassium, and antioxidants; help protect against skin, lung, and oral cavity cancers, maintain eye health, and help maintain healthy connective tissue, teeth, and gums
lettuce: source of vitamins and minerals; help prevent osteoporosis and iron-deficiency anemia, and protect against cardiovascular diseases, ARMD, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancers

To maintain a healthy diet, it is important for Warren and Metro Detroit Area adults to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. One way to add in an extra serving of fruits and vegetables is to choose healthy snacks and beverages at the office that are made from fruits and vegetables. Whether you need to change your current healthy snack and beverage choices in your micro-market, or if you’ve never considered offering all-natural and organic products in your office break room vending machine, American Vending can help. Contact us at 248.895.2606 for more information.

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Warren and Metro Detroit Area, How Do You Drink Your Coffee?

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Katie Waxman

Did you know that the majority of U.S. coffee drinkers do not drink their coffee black? According to the most recent National Coffee Association’s National Coffee Drinking Trends (NCDT) report, 68 percent of coffee drinkers add some type of non-dairy or dairy product to their coffee, and about 50 percent add a sweetener. Other trends that the researchers found include:

Dairy and Non-Dairy Additives
- 35% of coffee drinkers add a non-dairy creamer (or coffee whitener, as it is known in some regions)
- 14% of coffee drinkers use half and half
- 13% of coffee drinkers prefer whole milk
- 5% of coffee drinkers enjoy a non-dairy milk alternative
Coffee Flavoring Preferences
- 21% of coffee drinkers prefer the flavor to be in a powder or liquid creamer
- 5% of coffee drinkers would rather add the flavoring by itself
Demand for “clean label” creamers or creamers made from natural ingredients including plant-based creamers has surpassed demand for “traditional” flavored creamers
Increased Demand for Sweeteners
- 38% of coffee drinkers use sugar
- 12% of coffee drinkers prefer artificial sweeteners

With an increase in the type and number of potential options that can be used to change the flavor or sweetness of a cup of black coffee, it is important to take the time to understand your employees’ preferences. If their preferences aren’t available, they are likely to go offsite to find that “perfect” cup of coffee.

Offering cafe-style coffee service in the office break room is a cost-effective way to help encourage Warren and Metro Detroit Area employees to stay onsite when they want a cup of coffee. To make sure everyone is able to customize their coffee, consider offering a mixture of the following products in the office break room:

non-dairy creamer (or coffee whitener): a plain or flavored liquid or granular substance added to coffee, tea or hot chocolate
half-and-half: contains equal parts of whole milk and light cream, and has 10 to 12 percent fat content (more fat than milk, but less fat than cream)
milk: cow’s milk that has been fortified with vitamins A and D, and is available as whole milk (~3.5% fat), 2% reduced-fat milk, 1% low-fat milk, and fat-free or skim milk
non-dairy “milk” options: almond milk, rice milk, soy milk, etc.
sugar: granulated or “regular” sugar, cane sugar, organic sugar, etc.
artificial sweeteners: aspartame, saccharin, sucralose, etc.

Which items do your Warren and Metro Detroit Area employees request the most? Are they available? Whether your current coffee service needs a tune-up or you want to create the ultimate break room by adding cafe-style coffee service, American Vending can help. For more information, contact us at 248.895.2606.

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Are Healthy Choices Standard in Warren and the Metro Detroit Area?

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Katie Waxman

Have you noticed an increase in the number of organic options at your local grocery store over the past several years? If you thought you did, you weren’t imagining it. The United States (U.S.), the largest organic food and beverage market in North America, was valued at $40 billion in 2015—almost half of the global organic market ($91 billion). And the global organic market isn’t expected to slow down anytime soon. Grand View Research, a U.S. based market research and consulting company, projects that the global organic food and beverage market will reach $320.5 billion by 2025.

What Is It?

What does it mean for a strawberry or cut of beef to be labeled organic? The short answer is that there is no short answer. For something to be labeled organic, it has to meet specific regulations in the country where it was grown. So, foods labeled organic in Germany need to meet German regulations, and foods grown in the U.S. need to meet specific U.S. regulations. Crops in the U.S. must be grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, bioengineered genes (GMOs), petroleum-based fertilizers, and sewage sludge-based fertilizers. Livestock, on the other hand, must be raised without antibiotics, growth hormones, or animal by-products, and must have access to the outdoors and be fed organic feed.

Why Eat It?

The difference between using organic versus conventional methods offers benefits not only to the Warren and Metro Detroit Area consumers who consume them but also to the environment where the crops and livestock were grown or raised. Organic farming methods have been found to reduce pollution and soil erosion, conserve water, use less energy and increase soil fertility. Ongoing research in both the U.S. and Europe, the second largest organic market behind the U.S., has shown that consuming organic products increases the number of beneficial nutrients (ex. antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids) and decreases the number of pesticides, preservatives, GMOs, growth hormones, and antibiotics that are consumed. A 2016 European Parliamentary Research Service found the following benefits of eating organic:

Reduced occurrence of adult obesity and type-2 diabetes
Reduced incidence of cardiovascular diseases and other diseases
Reduced environmental impact due to fewer greenhouse gas emissions
Reduced exposure to pesticides through food, which improves cognitive development
Reduced prevalence of adolescent allergies
Reduced processing leads to higher levels of antioxidants like omega-3 fatty acids
Reduced vulnerability to heavy metal cadmium, commonly found in artificial fertilizers
Reduced risk of antibiotic resistance

Who Wants It?

With the increase in demand for organic products and the new knowledge about the benefits of eating organic, it won’t be long before more Warren and Metro Detroit Area employees start asking for healthier snacks and beverages. Instead of reacting to their requests, get ahead of the curve and offer healthy snacks and beverages in your office break room now. Whether you are looking to switch to healthier options or are considering a vending solution for the first time in Warren and the Metro Detroit Area, American Vending can help. Call us at 248.895.2606 to learn about the different options available.

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Mobile Payments and Growth Spurts in Warren and the Metro Detroit Area

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Katie Waxman

“There will be exponential growth in mobile payments in the U.S. over the next five years.”

– “The Mobile World of Retail,” a BRP Special Report

In the almost three years since Apple Pay was launched, the ability to make a mobile payment with a smartphone has become just one of several ways that a mobile device can impact the shopping experience of today’s consumers. BRP Consulting recently determined five key ways that mobile devices are impacting the retail experience: customer identification, customer engagement, associate training and task management, mobile POS, and mobile payment. For Warren and Metro Detroit Area vending and micro-marketing providers, the ability to make a mobile payment is something that cannot be ignored.

According to The Pew Charitable Trusts’ May 2016 report, 55% of the United States’ population were mobile payment users. 72% of those users fell into the Millennial or Gen X generations. While Millennials and Gen Xers enjoy the rewards, discounts, alerts, and electronic receipts that mobile payment solutions offer, they, 74% of Millennials and 70% of Gen Xers, are also very concerned about the risk of identity theft and loss of funds that might come with using mobile payment options. This block to using mobile payments results from a lack of understanding if mobile payments are faster, safer, or easier to use than traditional payment methods.

For mobile payments to be successful in the long run, there must be additional Warren and Metro Detroit Area consumer education about:

the length and ease of a transaction using a mobile device as compared to a traditional transaction
how loyalty rewards programs can be tied to a mobile wallet, and how that can improve the overall shopping experience
the enhanced security features and faster checkout that mobile wallets offer

Consumer education about using mobile payment systems does not need to be long and drawn out. A recent USA Technologies study found “that call-to-action messages [on vending machines] underscoring speed, convenience and security of Apple Pay can act as an electronic gateway for consumers to learn about and use the mobile wallets already installed on their phones.” Not only did this information educate consumers, but it also increased mobile payment usage by 135.2% and increased overall sales by 36.5%. Knowledge really does make a difference.

Offering Warren and Metro Detroit Area employees the option of using mobile payments to purchase a healthy snack or beverage in the office break room not only educates them about mobile payments, but it also gives them an alternative way to purchase a much needed meal, snack, or beverage. Taking a break to stay hydrated or eat something supports their physical and mental health, and in the long run, helps your bottom line. To learn more about mobile payments, and how our vending and micro-market services can benefit your organization, call American Vending at 248.895.2606.

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Warren and the Detroit Metro Area Coffee Might Have Another Superpower

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Katie Waxman

By now, most Warren and Detroit Metro Area individuals have heard of the benefits of coffee. For example, it may lower your risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 50 percent, fight depression, help your liver, and the list goes on. However, did you know caffeine consumption may reduce the risk of dementia in older women?

A new study seems to support this idea. Ira Driscoll, the lead author for the study and professor of psychology at the University of Wisconsin, found that a higher caffeine intake in women 65-80 seemed to reduce the chance of developing dementia or cognitive impairment. In the study, which was published in the Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, women self-reported their caffeine consumption. Participants who reported consuming more than 262 milligrams of caffeine per day or two to three eight-ounce cups of coffee, decreased their chance of developing dementia by 36 percent.

Approximately 6,500 women were monitored using annual assessments of cognitive function over a 10-year period. During that time about 388 women were diagnosed with probable dementia or a form of global cognitive impairment. Researchers were careful to adjust for risk factors including age, sleep quality, depression, diabetes, and alcohol and tobacco use.

Even though a direct connection between higher caffeine consumption and decreased occurrences of cognitive impairment or dementia has yet to be established, Ina Driscoll said that there is “mounting evidence of caffeine consumption as a potentially protective factor against cognitive impairment. [With additional studies], we can better quantify its relationship with cognitive-health outcomes.” Even though Driscoll was cautious when expressing the success of the study, she made it clear that she was excited to see the outcome as caffeine can easily be added to one’s diet with very little risk.

However, as is the case with any study, it is important to be aware of the limitations of the study. For instance, in this study, the caffeine consumption was self-reported which has the potential to introduce incorrect data. To confirm the correlation between caffeine intake and the chance of developing dementia, researchers need to perform additional studies. Even though there are limitations to the study including the fact that the study examined only one gender, the evidence appears to be positive.

While the study cannot claim cause and effect yet, this is still great news. We can add a reduced risk of dementia for women to the list of other benefits such as a boost to the immune system or protection from cardiovascular disease. If Warren and Metro Detroit Area employees are coffee or tea drinkers, the caffeine consumed can help keep employees’ brain activity lively as well as their bodies healthy. To add office coffee service to your break room, contact American Vending at 248.895.2606 for more information.

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A New Snack Choice in Warren and the Metro Detroit Area

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Katie Waxman

The definition of the word snack has changed. It no longer refers only to something that has very little nutritional value and is eaten between meals. Snacks need to be healthy, delicious, and convenient as they are often eaten as a meal replacement.

This shift gradually occurred as Millennials became more influential consumers. Together with Gen Xers, the two demographic groups created an increase in demand for healthy or alternative-ingredient snacks, and that demand continues to grow. According to Packaged Facts, a market research firm, “sales of alternative ingredients snacks in 2017 are forecast to rise to $1.2 billion.”

But what is an alternative-ingredient snack?

An alternative-ingredient snack is a snack that is made from ingredients including pulses (dry peas, beans, lentils, and chickpeas), vegetables, ancient grains, multigrain and whole grains. Snacks made with these ingredients include salty snacks and crackers, and often offer both flavor and textural variety. In vegetable based snacks, sweet potatoes and spinach are the most frequently used vegetables. Chickpeas or garbanzo beans are used most often in pulse based snacks, the fastest growing snack subcategory.

Why spinach, sweet potatoes, and chickpeas? Because each one offers a different combination of vitamins and minerals, and a wide variety of health benefits.

Spinach

is a great source of vitamins K, A, C, and B2 as well as folate, iron, fiber, magnesium, manganese, and calcium
is known to help with energy production and to improve blood quality because of the role that iron plays in red blood cells’ ability to function
is known to help maintain bone health because of the vitamin K
contains carotenoids (beta carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin) which have both anti-inflammatory and anti-cancerous properties

Sweet Potatoes

come in 3 different flesh colors: orange, purple and white
are a great source of vitamins A, C, and B6 as well as potassium, calcium, magnesium, and manganese
are known to help guard against health risks caused by carcinogens and toxins
are known to help maintain healthy blood pressure and healthy bones as well as help with healing wounds

Chickpeas

are a great source of protein, fiber, manganese, folate, and antioxidants
are known to help control blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, and to support colon health
are known to help combat cancer development, especially colon cancer
are known to help wounds heal and to maintain healthy bones

Which alternative-ingredient would Warren and Metro Detroit Area employees like to try in their next salty snack? Contact American Vending at 248.895.2606 to learn more about which healthy snacks you can include in your healthy break room vending machine.

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Warren and the Metro Detroit Area, Have You Met the Micro-Market?

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Katie Waxman

Vending machines—a common fixture seen in break rooms across the country. They offer convenience, provide delicious and healthy snacks, and supply a snack or meal when time is short or restaurants and stores are closed. Even though vending machines have been around for years, they have, at the same time, been loved to be hated. Products get stuck, change doesn’t dispense, dollar bills, no matter how many times you flatten them, won’t read, and in some scenarios, products, when they do come out, come out expired.

In short, vending machines are just that: machines. And machines are not perfect. But, what if there was a system that was closer to perfect? One that didn’t lose money or offer stuck products? One that offered fresh food and beverages, and guaranteed that Warren and the Metro Detroit Area customers would never purchase an expired item again?

Meet the Micro-Market

A micro-market operates as a mini store offering a wide range of products in a break room in place of typical vending machines. With open shelving for shelf stable products, reach in coolers and freezers for freshly made options and a self-checkout kiosk, your employees can hold and examine their choices before they purchase them. In addition to being certain that they received what was purchased, they can also:

Check expiration dates
Review nutritional information—provides an opportunity to make an informed decision for both their taste buds as well as their health

Rather than needing an additional person to run a cash register, the Warren and the Metro Detroit Area micro-market operates using a self-service model. To add funds to a stored-value card or account, employees either upload cash or credit onto their card at the kiosk or online. Employees use those cards, credit cards or finger print recognition to make payments. After a purchase, the store-valued card holds the remaining balance, eliminating a common problem with vending machines—the coin mechanism, which is responsible for roughly 90% of all vending related service calls.

Enjoy the Freshness

The reach-in-coolers, in addition to holding beverages, hold freshly made food. Delicious sandwiches, salads, burritos, yogurts, parfaits, wraps, fruit, and more are now easily accessible to your employees without having to leave the office.

What does this mean for your business?

Happier and healthier employees
Reduction of extended off-site employee breaks
Improved employee efficiency

All positive results as happy employees increase productivity. Would you like to revolutionize your company’s break room with a micro-market of your own?

Call American Vending at 248.895.2606 to learn more about setting up a micro-market or other healthy vending solutions for your Warren and Metro Detroit Area office break room.

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Tools for Better Health in the Metro Detroit Area and Warren

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Katie Waxman

What are the ingredients in your favorite healthy vending machine snack or beverage? Do you know? If you do, you belong to a growing group of consumers who not only know which ingredients are in their food, but also know the number of ingredients. According to Andrew Mandyz, Director of Strategic Insights at Nielsen, “There’s a shift in how people are thinking about ‘better for you.’ People are looking for back-to-basics, simpler ingredients.”

Ingredient Labels

Seeing the recipe for your snack or beverage would be the best way to learn about what is in it, and how much of each thing was used. But since that is rarely an option, there is another way for Warren and the Metro Detroit Area consumers to learn about what is in their food and drink—by reading ingredient labels. Ingredients are listed in a very specific order. The largest ingredient is listed first, followed by each ingredient until the smallest ingredient. For example, a ready-to-drink cold tea that lists the ingredients tea (water, tea), sugar, and lemon is letting the consumer know that there is more tea than sugar, and more sugar than lemon in the beverage. Nielsen found that “about 61 percent [of consumers] said that the shorter the ingredients’ list, the healthier the product.”

Online Resources

In addition to reading ingredient labels, consumers are researching health information online. Mandzy found that the number of consumers who went online for information went from 48% in 2014 up to 68% in 2016, a 20% increase. With the large amount of health information available online, and more Metro Detroit Area and Warren consumers using the internet, it is important to know how to determine if a website contains reliable information. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center offers some tips:

Don’t search the entire Internet. Start with the Johns Hopkins Medicine Health Library [or other hospital website] or MedlinePlus.gov.
Evaluate commercial (“dot com”) sites carefully for bias and conflict of interest.
Check to see if the information is current (less than three years old).
Look for the credentials of the author (i.e. doctor, nurse, psychologist) to make sure the information is written by a health professional.

Technology as a Tool

Using technology to track health-related activities and numbers are also on the rise. There are apps that are worn during activities such as running or walking, ones that track the number of hours slept and the quality of sleep, ones that track what an individual has eaten and count calories, and others that track heart health or healthy habits. With so many apps available, it can be challenging to find one that meets Warren and Metro Detroit Area user’s needs. Harvard Health Publications recommends several things to consider when looking for the right app.

Have realistic expectations of the technology and watch out for unrealistic claims.
Read reviews. Try out a few different ones.
Read the fine print.
Ask for recommendations.
Look for ones “sponsored or created by established health advocacy groups, medical organizations, or universities”

Reading ingredient labels, researching health information and monitoring one’s own health-related activities are just a few of the many ways that consumers can become more knowledgeable. Sharon Allison-Ottey, MD and health educator, recently expressed that “the overall trend of a more-educated consumer is excellent” especially when it comes to a person’s diet. Which snack and beverage ingredients do your consumers want to see in their Warren and Metro Detroit Area healthy vending machines?

Contact American Vending at 248.895.2606 to learn more about our healthy vending options.

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A Drink So Popular in Warren and the Metro Detroit Area, It Has Its Own Month

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Katie Waxman

January, a time of new beginnings, health awareness, and goal setting, is also National Hot Tea Month. According to the Tea Association of the U.S.A., drinking hot tea can increase blood flow for improved cardiovascular health, provide antioxidants for cancer risk reduction, and boost energy expenditure which may help combat obesity. It appears that in a month when the world focuses healthier choices, drinking more tea may be a small change that can make a big health difference.

In addition to its health benefits, tea also has a rich history, diverse flavors, and soothing qualities. It should be no surprise that in America, the third largest tea importer in the world and the only western nation with increasing tea consumption, approximately four out of five consumers drink tea.

Here are a few more interesting numbers and facts from vendingmarketwatch.com:

Millennials are making more than coffee “hipster” cool. Their love of tea has triggered an overall increase in Additionally, while older consumers think of tea drinkers as older, female, and soft-spoken, Millennials associate tea drinkers with younger, predominately male, and loud individuals.
The most popular additions to tea are sugar (46%), honey (40%), and milk (26%).
In the same way that coffee drinkers identify with their hot beverage, it appears that tea drinkers do as well. Green tea drinkers are likely to describe themselves as creative, adventurous, spontaneous, and bold, whereas black tea drinkers are more likely to describe themselves as creative, confident, peaceful, and intellectual.

What does this mean for your Warren and the Detroit Metro area office beverage service? Consider the following options:

To create a full menu, we highly suggest offering a variety of quality teas. Historically, coffee has been the star of the office, but as trends change, your break room menu should too. Consider offering at least one green, one black, and two to three herbal teas to meet the tastes of everyone in the office.
If you are a heavy coffee drinker, consider starting each day with a cup of green tea before your first cup of coffee. It can be a gentler way to start your day, and you will reap some extra health benefits.
For your office break room menu, think about adding honey packets or bears and organic milk to sweeten your tea program.

As drinking hot tea grows in popularity, it is important to modify your Warren and the Detroit Metro Area break room options to meet the demand. Not only will your employees enjoy the benefits of drinking their favorite hot beverage, but they will also be more likely to turn to their healthy break room for snacks and beverages. For more information on improving your office coffee and tea service call American Vending today at 248.895.2606

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Consumers in the Metro Detroit Area and Warren Crave Spicy Foods

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Katie Waxman

Are you a spicy food lover? If not, you might become one. According to Emily Liu, marketing director for Buck Wild, “Americans are snacking more than ever.” Furthermore, she said they are “demanding more complex, bold and spicy profiles.”

The growth of spicy food should not be surprising. Since the introduction of sriracha, foodservice has worked hard to spice menus up in new flavors. This shift in foodservice has led to a more broad, open, and evolving taste buds, according to Technomic’s “2015 Flavor Consumer Trend Report.” Consumers are searching for more complex combinations and more types of peppers. At least 78% of consumers desire moderately spicy foods, while 55% crave spicy food flavors.

Food companies have noted the larger consumer base for spicy food lovers. One of the hottest chili peppers in the world is the ghost pepper. Companies like Wendy and Sbarro have begun including ghost-pepper flavors into various items on their menu.

The increase in a desire for spicy foods may be due to a new generation: Millennials. The report by Technomic indicates 45% of those between 18-34 years of age want more restaurants to offer foods with a combination of flavors.

McCormick & Company reveals an annual forecast of culinary trends in homes, restaurants, and retailers. The global team of chefs, food technologists, and flavor experts for 2016 listed several spicy food groups. For example, “Heat + Tang” was at the top of the list, which includes Peruvian chilies, lime, and sambal sauce (which is made with chilies). They also listed a “Tropical Asian” cuisine, which has peppers, chilies, and even a Malaysian spicy paste.

Spicy food doesn’t seem to be going anywhere in the country including the Metro Detroit Area and Warren. While many see the importance of spicy food, they do not see the extent of its importance. For instance, Amy Smith, director of culinary innovation for Minneapolis-based Buffalo Wild Wings, said they “featured a ghost-pepper sauce” for a limited time. “We ordered six weeks’ worth from our supplier,” she said, “but ran out in a week.”

Their underrated success should make all food enthusiasts think twice. Dataessential made a list of spices, sauces, and peppers picking up heat, including the ghost pepper, gochujang, togarashi, and shishito peppers.

Is spicy food a food fad or is it more? With increasing demand for spicy food and an upcoming generation (Millennials) who love it, it seems it will only grow with time. What do you think?

If you are looking for vending machines in your Metro Detroit Area and Warren office, call American Vending today at 248.895.2606 for a free, no obligation consultation, where we can help you with your break room needs.

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