Automated vending designed for food: see what Exa22 will showcase

In the foodservice, bakery, confectionery, and ice cream sectors, a major portion of daily sales occurs during relatively short peak hours. At the same time, consumers increasingly expect the convenience of shopping whenever it suits them—including in the evening, on their way home from work, or in areas where access to traditional retail stores is limited.

Automated vending offers an effective answer to these needs. At POLAGRA 2026, Exa22 will showcase three devices tailored to different segments of the food market.

Anyvend – A Vending Machine That Functions Like a Self-Service Store

Anyvend is a locker-style vending machine capable of storing products at temperatures ranging from 2 to 30°C. The device features a 14-inch touchscreen display, and its lockers can be custom-configured to fit the offered inventory—from larger compartments for crates and boxes to smaller ones for individual items.

Customers can select multiple products in a single transaction, pay for the entire cart, and retrieve their purchases. Furthermore, the device’s interface can be customized to reflect the owner's visual identity, incorporating their brand name, logo, and color scheme.

Anybread – A 24/7 Bakery

Anybread is a solution designed specifically for bakeries and cake shops. The automated machine enables round-the-clock sales of bread and pastries, while also functioning as a pickup point for pre-orders. Customers can order products ahead of time and collect them from a locker at their convenience, bypassing long queues.

The unit operates within a temperature range of 2 to 30°C. Equipped with a heating and cooling module, it can also be installed outdoors and operated year-round.

Lodomat – Ice Cream and Frozen Foods Without the Queue

The third solution presented by Exa22 is Lodomat, a device engineered for the automated sale of products requiring freezer storage. It can dispense a portion of ice cream, frozen meals, or other frozen goods in approximately 22 seconds.

This allows the machine to support customer service during rush hours—easing the burden on traditional sales counters—while also enabling sales after business hours.

Managing Sales via Web Browser

Exa22 devices integrate with the Exa Cloud platform, allowing owners to manage a single vending machine or an entire network remotely.

The cloud system enables users to analyze sales history and reports, adjust prices, run promotions and discount codes, and track real-time inventory levels. In practice, this allows operators to remotely introduce evening discounts on unsold bakery items or schedule restocking only when necessary.

For foodservice establishments, bakeries, confectioneries, and ice cream parlors, these solutions open up opportunities to generate sales beyond opening hours and reach customers in new locations—such as residential areas, transit hubs, or workplaces. Food manufacturers can also leverage these automated units as an additional direct-to-consumer sales channel or as a low-risk way to test new retail locations without opening a physical store.

From Standard Vending to Custom-Engineered Solutions

Exa22 also offers custom modifications to suit specific product requirements—including adjustments to locker layouts, temperature ranges, and dispensing mechanisms.

The company has been designing and manufacturing advanced devices since 2018, and in 2024 it was granted Research and Development Center status by the Polish Minister of Development and Technology. The complete design and manufacturing process takes place in Kraków, Poland—covering mechanical, electronic, and software design, in-house electronics manufacturing on SMT/THT assembly lines, and device testing in its proprietary EMC laboratory prior to CE certification. Exa22's solutions are used by brands such as Mini Melts, Energylandia, and EMKA S.A.

Anyvend, Anybread, and Lodomat will be on display at POLAGRA 2026 in the FOODTECH Zone. This offers a hands-on opportunity to see how automation can unlock new sales locations and extended business hours for food producers, bakeries, confectioneries, and the foodservice industry.

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Source: www.exa22.com