Kayco Beyond is bringing two brands to the 2026 NAMA Show in Los Angeles that signal where vending margins are headed: Craize, a fire-griddled chip-cracker hybrid, and Wonder Juice, a line of 100% organic cold-pressed juices. Both will be at Booth #4572 from April 22-24, and both are built for operators chasing the better-for-you consumer without sacrificing shelf life or velocity.
Craize uses a proprietary fire griddle process that locks in flavor and crunch without added oils—no frying, no seed oils, and no gluten. The result is a vegan, non-GMO snack that works as a standalone or with dips and charcuterie. Five flavors include Everything, Sweet Corn, Guava, Coconut, and Jalapeño Lime. It's allergen-friendly, which matters when you're stocking micro-markets in offices and hospitals where dietary restrictions drive purchasing decisions.
Wonder Juice is the beverage play: 11 SKUs of cold-pressed juice in 100% recyclable glass bottles, all organic and Fair-Trade certified. No added water, no sugar. The lineup spans Wonder Beet, Wonder Melon, Wonder Lemon, and Wonder Green—each targeting hydration, immunity, or nutrient density. The brand won the Mindful Product Award for its sustainability commitments, a credential that moves product in corporate micro-markets and university vending.
Michele Abo, General Manager of Kayco Beyond, says the NAMA Show is the venue for operators to see what better-for-you actually looks like at scale. "The opportunity to offer consumers a snack that is free from seed oils, gluten, and GMOs while delivering on taste is paramount," Abo says. Translation: these aren't charity placements—they're margin plays that align with where consumer demand is moving.
The healthy vending category is no longer a niche. It's where CPG innovation is concentrating, and where vending operators are finding premium price points that consumers will pay. Craize and Wonder Juice are betting that NAMA 2026 is where those operators make their buys.
