SizzlyStüwer & Rieber at VENDTRA in Munich: A success story of cooperation and innovation
Together with our partners Stüwer and Rieber we were at the VENDTRA in the Olympiapark in Munich from September 26 - 27 - the trade fair for the vending and coffee industry in Germany!
VENDTRA in Munich is an industry highlight that inspires the world of catering and retail every year. This trade fair is not only a place where the latest trends and innovations in the industry are presented, but also a great opportunity to make valuable contacts and gain insights into the future of the catering and vending industry. From intelligent checkout systems to sustainable packaging solutions, there was plenty to discover.
The partnership that changes everything
Our collaboration with Stüwer and Rieber has given us the opportunity to develop a ground-breaking collaborative solution that perfectly meets the requirements of an automated 24/7 canteen operation. The combination of an innovative vending machine system, sustainable reusable system and digital ordering and payment app promises an efficient and user-friendly solution and shows a new innovative way for caterers to move away from single-use plastic packaging, tedious Excel lists and paperwork as well as analog processes.
Employees or students, for example, can use the sizzly app to pre-order meals for the coming days and pay online using app credit, payroll accounting or digital payment methods. An order QR code is available for collection for each order. The orders are transferred directly to the caterer's systems via an interface and the Stüwer combi vending machine systems can be stocked accordingly on a daily basis. To pick up your own order, simply scan the order QR code on your smartphone at the vending machine and the ordered dish is dispensed in a Rieber eatTainable reusable bowl made of microwave-safe stainless steel. The QR code on the container is scanned at the microwave area of the combi vending machine, whereupon the microwave starts the preparation program previously stored by the caterer and the food is heated to perfection without leaving any soiling in the microwave due to overcooking and spattering. After consumption, the reusable container is scanned and returned at the deposit return machine. The deposit refund process is triggered automatically.
This fully automated vending machine solution enables 24/7 canteen operation without serving or sales staff and is therefore particularly suitable for companies with shift work, hospitals and care facilities as well as all-day schools.
Our stand at VENDTRA: an experience for the senses
At VENDTRA, we proudly presented our cooperation solution at our stand, which was not only visually appealing but also interactive. Visitors had the opportunity to experience our solution in action. From (pre-)ordering and digital payment to the sizzly app and the serving of fresh meals and snacks in Rieber reusable trays from the Stüwer vending machine system, trade fair visitors were able to try out the entire process for themselves. This hands-on experience enabled visitors to experience the user-friendliness and efficiency of our solution first-hand.
Focus on sustainability
We are proud that our cooperation solution is not only efficient, but also sustainable. Thanks to the Rieber reusable system, we reduce (packaging) waste and help to protect our environment. With the sizzly app, we are declaring war on paper orders and enabling a digital, fully automated, paperless process and replacing cash handling. The Stüwer vending machine systems also present an attractive solution in times of persistent staff shortages. This ecological commitment was very well received by visitors at the trade fair, who are increasingly looking for environmentally friendly solutions for their companies.
Positive feedback and future prospects
Participating in VENDTRA in Munich was an exciting opportunity for sizzly, together with Stüwer and Rieber, to present our innovative cooperation solution. We are thrilled with the positive response and look forward to a promising future. The show has shown us that cooperation and innovation are the keys to success in today's catering world and we look forward to continuing to live these principles in our future projects.
Further integration options and use cases for the sizzly app can be found here.