A vending machine is a machine that provides various snacks, beverages and other products to consumers. Items sold via vending machine vary by country and region.

In the United States, vending machines generally serve the purpose of selling snacks and beverages, but are also common in busy locations to sell other items such as newspapers.

The history of vending machines dates back to the days of Hero of Alexandria, a first-century inventor. Since then the vending machine has developed to the present day formation.

At present you can buy a vending machine through vending machine manufacturer like Multivend. Multivend manufactures vendstar vending machine. Vendstar 3000 is a candy vending machine through which sellers can sell all types of candies even up to one inch gumballs and toy capsules.