Our Healthy Lifestyle Blog

London offices are rethinking how they provide food and drink. Since COVID, traditional canteens have declined, hybrid working has reshaped demand, and businesses are seeking smarter, more sustainable solutions that support employee wellbeing without increasing overheads. A comparison that often come up when considering options: micro markets or vending machines . When deciding between a micro market or vending machine, London employers must consider space, flexibility, cost

London faces a severe single-use plastic water bottle problem. Residents consume over 1 billion plastic water bottles every year, averaging around 175 bottles per person. These bottles make up almost 50% of single-use plastic pollution in the River Thames, posing a serious threat to marine life. Between 2016 and 2021 alone, more than 135,000 plastic bottles were removed from the river. As sustainability becomes an increasing priority, London businesses are finally rethinking

Food waste is a huge problem in London. Across the capital, food waste is a challenge faced by hundreds of companies, from workplaces and warehouses to shops and shared venues. London produces nearly 2 million tonnes of food waste every year, with a value of over £2.5 billion. In many workplaces, the issue comes down to everyday habits: overstocked cupboards, over-ordered catering, and snack supplies that go untouched. Perfectly good items are thrown away every day across the

At The Jar Healthy Vending, we stock over 300 carefully selected vending machine products , ranging from healthier snacks and functional drinks to vegan frozen meals and everyday workplace favourites. We’re proud of the breadth and quality of our range and believe it offers something for every type of venue, from offices and gyms to wareh ouses and shared workspaces. Our approach to vending machine products is simple: choice matters. Different teams have different needs, tast

January can be a difficult month for many people. Short daylight hours, colder weather, post-Christmas fatigue and financial pressures can all impact mood and motivation. Blue Monday, often referred to as the “most depressing day of the year” , usually falls on the third Monday in January and has become a useful moment for workplaces to pause and think about employee wellbeing. While wellbeing goes far beyond food alone, encouraging healthier eating habits and a focus on nutr

January marks the start of Veganuary, a global movement that encourages people to try a plant-based diet for the month of January and, for many, beyond. With growing interest in health, sustainability and ethical food choices, Veganuary has become a key moment for workplaces to reflect on how they support their teams’ changing habits. In a city like London, one of the most plant-friendly places in the UK, plant-based vending is a natural fit for the modern workplace. Recent r

Sustainability has always been a core value of how The Jar Healthy Vending operated. As a small, independent vending supplier, we’re extremely proud to play a meaningful role in contributing to a greener London. That’s why our recent acknowledgement as Carbon Neutral has been so significant for us. More and more workplaces and venues are looking for sustainable vending London solutions and we want to lead the way to show them that vending can be convenient, healthy and enviro

Have you read our previous blog post on whether to lease or buy a coffee machine London ? If yes, then you’ll know that leasing a coffee machine London is one of the most flexible and affordable ways to provide high quality coffee in your workplace or venue. But how does it actually work and what can you expect from the process? Read on for The Jar’s simple guide to leasing a coffee machine in London. Why lease a coffee machine London? Leasing gives you the freedom to enjoy p

Great coffee is no longer just a perk in London workplaces and venues, it’s an expectation. Whether you manage an office, gym, hotel, or...

Have you ever struggled with tuning in to the workflow? It's ok, we all did. It can be difficult to be staying on task, especially when...

Today, the third Monday of January is known as Blue Monday in the UK - the most depressing day of the year. Whatever the reason for such...

A New Year, New Me kind of month is on and rolling. Do you find yourself already struggling with the endless list of resolutions you...

In the world of healthy food, we often say you are what you eat. The main idea behind this saying is that everything you consume can...

While our podcast is slowly but steadily brewing, get ready for the new format of The Jar Blog with fast and easy to digest bits of the...

During a couple of self-isolation months many of us must have realised by now that some previously hardly imaginable in the domestic...

In this post, The Jar Healthy Vending explains to you the risks and dangers of processed food and how to select the right ones.

Are our fasting friends ready for “not even water” questions? Yes, it is Ramadan time of the year again, a month when abstaining from...

Everyone can choose for themselves, but we do want to promote this period of our lives as a period of self-development.

With so many germs spreading around at the moment, your top priority should be keeping your body healthy and fighting fit! This is why...

A vital part in a balanced diet is a generous intake of fibre rich food sources. Fibre’s main purpose is to aid the digestion of the food...