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Destination Smoodi

March 2024
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Smoodi Team

From universities to hospitals, corporate offices to travel hubs — Smoodi is deploying in all the places where people need a quick, healthy boost most.

The days of lukewarm coffee and sugary sodas in the hospital cafeteria are effectively over. As organizations compete for talent and health-conscious consumers demand better options, the employee break room, campus dining hall, and gym lobby have all become battlegrounds for the same thing: meaningful nutrition, available right now.

The Shift to Functional Amenities

Leaders across industries are realizing that food and beverage offerings aren't just perks — they're signals. A vending machine stocked with chips and candy tells employees something about how much an organization values their wellbeing. A Smoodi machine says something very different.

The global health drinks market is dominated by fruit and vegetable juices, which now hold over 44% of market share. Staff and visitors aren't just looking for calories — they're looking for fuel. And the market is responding.

Four Locations Where Smoodi Is Winning

1. Universities and Colleges

Campus dining programs are under pressure to serve health-conscious Gen Z students without expanding labor budgets. Smoodi machines run through late-night study hours, serve athletes post-workout, and fill the gap during hours when dining halls are closed. They've become one of the highest-demand amenity additions in modern campus dining.

2. Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare workers need real nutrition at all hours. Smoodi's 24/7 capability is especially powerful in healthcare settings, where night shift staff have historically had the worst access to healthy food. The zero-labor model means hospitals can offer genuine nutrition without stretching their dietary teams.

3. Corporate Offices

The return-to-office transition has put new pressure on workplace food programs. Companies competing for talent are investing in office amenities that demonstrate care for employee wellbeing. Smoodi machines require no dedicated space beyond a standard footprint and generate revenue that can offset or eliminate the cost to the employer.

4. Gyms and Fitness Centers

The post-workout smoothie is a ritual. Gyms have long known this but struggled to deliver it at scale without staffed juice bars. Smoodi machines solve that instantly — high-protein, real-fruit blends available immediately after a workout, with no waiting and no staff required.

"Upgrading your beverage program is a low-friction, high-visibility win. It shows you understand your people's needs and value their health."

Smoodi Team

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