A food futurologist has predicted hot snack vending will become more widespread in the UK, and the country is looking to Japan for expertise, The Daily Mail reported on 19 July.
The world leader in the area, Japan offers everything from noodles to pancakes in its vending machines.
Experts believe the increase in demand is due to the UK population’s move away from having three meals a day to eating more often, and eating while on the go.