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Smart freezers in London offices: Affordable, healthy lunches for your team
Lunch in London is expensive. For many office workers, a quick midday meal can easily cost £8–£15, and over time this adds up for employees already facing high living costs. As businesses look for practical ways to support wellbeing without increasing overheads, smart freezers London offices are increasingly turning to are a simple and effective solution. At The Jar Healthy Vending, we install smart freezers in London workplaces, stocked with high-quality, healthy ready mea

The Jar
Jan 123 min read


Office vending machine ordered – what happens next?
In fast-paced office environments, businesses are constantly looking for simple, effective ways to support productivity, wellbeing and employee satisfaction. One solution that continues to prove its value is the office vending machine . From encouraging regular breaks to improving access to food and drink throughout the day, office vending machines play a bigger role in workplace culture than many people realise. So, have you already ordered your office vending machine from

The Jar
Jan 83 min read


Meet The Jar Healthy Vending team: The people powering London's go-to vending machine supplier
At The Jar Healthy Vending, we’re proud to be a trusted vending machine supplier in London, providing healthy vending machines, coffee machines and smart fridges across workplaces, gyms, coworking spaces and venues. While the business has evolved and grown over the past decade, one thing has always remained at the heart of what we do: good people and a strong, supportive work culture. Vending machines are often seen as simple, set-and-forget solutions. But in reality, great v

The Jar
Jan 23 min read


Sustainable vending London: The Jar's journey to becoming carbon neutral
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

The Jar
Dec 11, 20253 min read


Custom vending machines in London: How The Jar Healthy Vending creates truly personalised vending for everyone
The vending industry has changed dramatically over the past decade, and we’re proud that The Jar Healthy Vending is helping lead that transformation. Gone are the days when vending meant the same crisps and chocolate bars in every building, everywhere. Today, workplaces and venues want variety, healthier choices and options that reflect the tastes and dietary needs of the people actually using their space. That’s exactly where our custom vending machines come in. At The Jar H

The Jar
Dec 9, 20253 min read


The Jar Healthy Vending is a Real Living Wage vending employer in London: Why this matters in the vending industry
At The Jar Healthy Vending, we’re incredibly proud to be certified as a Real Living Wage Employer. As a London-based provider of healthy vending machines, smart fridges and office coffee machines, we believe that paying fairly creates a culture of care, quality and long-term commitment. London is one of the most expensive cities in the world, and fair pay isn’t just a nice-to-have but it’s essential. Paying the Real Living Wage (and above) is our way of ensuring the people be

The Jar
Dec 4, 20253 min read


Why being a small vending company sets The Jar Healthy Vending apart from competitors this Small Business Day
Small Business Saturday is celebrated on the first Saturday of December in the UK. It’s a moment to recognise the independent companies bringing personality, care, quality and innovation to the UK economy. The Jar Healthy Vending is a small, independent, West-London-based business, and that’s exactly what sets us apart from many of the larger vending suppliers. As a local, small vending company providing vending machines London, smart fridges and office coffee machines, we’re

The Jar
Dec 2, 20253 min read


A SafeContrator-approved vending supplier: How The Jar Healthy Vending puts safety, compliance and quality first
The Jar Healthy Vending was awarded The Jar Healthy Vending was awarded SafeContractor accreditation in October 2025, and for us, this recognition represents far more than just a certificate. As a small London business providing healthy vending machines , smart fridges and freezers , and workplace coffee solutions , we’ve always worked hard to ensure our company operates responsibly, transparently and to the highest standard. Earning this accreditation is reassurance for ou

The Jar
Nov 27, 20253 min read


Happy World Kindness Day: spread kindness with The Jar’s coffee & healthy snacks
Today (13 November) marks World Kindness Day, a global initiative that encourages acts of compassion, empathy, and connection. The goal is to make kindness a greater part of everyday life and raise awareness of how it positively impacts our health and overall wellbeing. At The Jar Healthy Vending, we believe kindness and wellbeing go hand in hand. When people are fuelled well with good coffee, nutritious snacks, and positive daily habits they feel better, connect better, and

The Jar
Nov 14, 20252 min read


Sustainable Vending: The Jar achieves Carbon Neutral status in partnership with Carbon Neutral Britain
We’re incredibly proud to announce that The Jar Healthy Vending has officially earned Carbon Neutral Certification for 2024/25, verified by Carbon Neutral Britain. This achievement means a huge deal to us as a small, independent business. It reflects our genuine commitment to measuring, reducing, and offsetting our carbon emissions and marks a major step forward in our mission to provide sustainable vending machines London. The Jar Healthy Vending proudly earns the Certified

The Jar
Nov 6, 20253 min read


International Stress Awareness Week: Boost workplace wellbeing with coffee & healthy vending London
This week (3–7 November) marks International Stress Awareness Week, a time to reflect on how we can all better manage stress and support wellbeing, especially in the workplace. This year’s theme focuses on optimising employee wellbeing through strategic stress management . At The Jar Healthy Vending, we care about helping London workplaces and venues do exactly that. We believe that small, everyday habits like taking a coffee break, choosing a healthy snack, or enjoying a cal

The Jar
Nov 4, 20253 min read


The Jar Healthy Vending achieves SafeContractor Accreditation!
We are over the moon to share that The Jar Healthy Vending has officially achieved SafeContractor Accreditation from Alcumus, a nationally recognised mark of excellence that demonstrates our commitment to health, safety and responsible business practices across all of our vending and coffee machines in London. The SafeContractor certification recognises our high standards in workplace safety, compliance and ethical operations, confirming that The Jar meets the rigorous requir

The Jar
Oct 30, 20252 min read


How to use vending machine promotions to engage your London employees or customers
Small gestures go a long way - especially in fast-paced London workplaces and venues. From 50% off on a Friday to a main, snack, and drink meal deal, vending machine promotions are a smart, simple way to boost morale, encourage healthy choices, and increase engagement among both staff and visitors. At The Jar Healthy Vending, we believe vending should be fresh, flexible, and appealing, helping people make healthy choices at great prices without the hassle of going to the supe

The Jar
Oct 28, 20253 min read


Vegan vending London: Why you should stock vegan items in your vending machine as World Vegan Day approaches
With World Vegan Day just around the corner (1 November 2025), it’s the perfect time for your London workplace or venue to refresh your vending machine offering to align with employee wellbeing, inclusivity, and modern workplace values. At The Jar Healthy Vending, we specialise in healthy vending machines in London, designed to support modern workplaces, venues, and gyms with smarter, fresher, and more inclusive vending options. The Jar believes that stocking vegan items in y

The Jar
Oct 23, 20252 min read


The Jar’s simple guide to leasing a coffee machine London
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

The Jar
Oct 21, 20252 min read


The Jar Essentials: 5 Surprising Facts About Sugar
Coke with fries? Chocolates with a cup of tea after a meal? Do these sound tempting? No wonder they do! We are so used to indulging in...
Adelina
Mar 14, 20223 min read


Ingredient Digest: Rice - Brown, White or Black?
If you are into healthy lifestyle you've probably ever asked to replace your white rice in a poke bowl with quinoa or brown one? We all...
Adelina
Aug 23, 20212 min read
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