Hong Kong Startups Partner to Launch Next-Generation Sustainable Vending Machines
HONG KONG, April 23, 2025 — In a groundbreaking collaboration, three local companies—food preservation pioneer IXON, vending machine supplier Oveser, and temperature-control specialist HakkoBako—have signed an agreement to develop cutting-edge vending machines that redefine convenience, efficiency, and sustainability. This collaboration leverages IXON's advanced food preservation technology, enabling vending machines to stock never-before-seen products such as barbeque pork, poached chicken and roast duck, as well as premium ready meals at ambient temperature—eliminating the need for energy-intensive refrigeration. HakkoBako's precision temperature control ensures product safety and freshness throughout the supply chain.
"This collaboration epitomizes the best of Hong Kong's homegrown innovation," said Felix Cheung, Founder and CEO of IXON. "By integrating our advanced preservation technology with HakkoBako's environmental control systems and Oveser's vending solutions, we're creating a distribution channel that could slash energy consumption by up to 95% compared to traditional frozen food vending machines."
Tommy Leung, founder of HakkoBako, added, "Our programmable environmental chambers, initially designed for fermentation, have proven to be ideal for validating the shelf-life and quality assurance of these new products. This collaboration allows us to extend our technology's application from food production to retail, ensuring quality from production to consumption."
"Traditional vending machines consume between 2,500-3,500 kWh annually just to keep products frozen," noted Warton Chieng, director of Oveser. "Our redesigned machines will require only minimal power for the user interface and dispensing mechanism. This partnership enables us to leapfrog incremental improvements and create a truly revolutionary product."
The first pilot machines will debut in MTR stations and shopping centres in Q4 2025, with plans to expand across Asia. This initiative showcases Hong Kong's vibrant startup ecosystem, fostering collaboration to tackle global sustainability challenges while creating exportable technologies with significant commercial potential across Asia and beyond.
The new vending machines will offer Hong Kong's most beloved local flavors with unprecedented convenience. Office workers can now enjoy authentic Cantonese classics like char siu (Cantonese-style barbecue pork) and siu mei (traditional roasted meats) at any time of day, while students and tourists can discover premium local cuisine without the wait times or price tags of traditional restaurants—all while supporting a more sustainable food distribution system.
About IXON
IXON is a Hong Kong-based company that specializes in food sterilization and preservation. A FoodTech 500 company, IXON is recognized for their proprietary advanced sous-vide aseptic packaging (ASAP) technology that enables the storage and shipment of sous-vide products at room temperature. By eliminating the need for cold chain and greatly extending shelf life, ASAP makes the consumption of meat, fish, and seafood more equitable, convenient and sustainable. For more information, visit https://www.ixon.com.hk
About HakkoBako
HakkoBako is a Hong Kong-based food tech startup revolutionizing the art of fermentation. Our smart fermentation chamber empowers chefs and mixologists to craft standout flavors with precision and consistency. Leveraging advanced cooling and heating technology, we make fermenting easier than ever. By enabling chefs to serve living foods rich in probiotics, HakkoBako helps them create unique, delicious flavors that can't be found elsewhere. This not only boosts their culinary offerings but also increases revenue and lowers food costs, making fermentation a win-win for creativity and sustainability. For more information, visit https://hakkobako.com
About Oveser
Oveser provides full-service vending, leasing and purchase solutions for companies looking to leverage technology for smarter and more efficient operations. We empower businesses to reach their goals by using customized machines and software to create effective distribution networks. This creates cost-efficient solutions that maximize convenience, distribution effectiveness, marketing reach, and brand awareness for both startups and multinational companies. For more information, visit https://oveser.com
香港時間2025年4月23日 —— 三間本地企業——食品保鮮科技先驅IXON、自動販賣機供應商Oveser，以及溫度控制專家HakkoBako——近日簽署合同，共同研發新一代智能販賣系統，為便捷、效能與可持續發展的標準重新定義。此合作結合IXON創新的常溫食品保鮮技術，令販賣機能以室溫儲存前所未有的產品如叉燒、白切雞和燒鴨，以及高級預製菜，摒棄高耗能的冷藏系統；HakkoBako的精準環境控制方案則確保產品安全與新鮮度。
「這次合作體現了香港本土創研力量的精髓，」IXON創辦人兼行政總裁張文浩表示：「透過整合我們的保鮮技術、HakkoBako的環控系統與Oveser的販賣方案，新一代環保智能販賣機可比傳統冷凍食品販賣機節省高達95%能源。」
HakkoBako創辦人梁家偉補充：「我們研發的智能環境控制艙，最初用於食品發酵監控，現已成功應用於驗證新產品的保質期與品質。此次合作讓我們將技術延伸至零售端，實現『從生產到消費』的全程品控。」
Oveser董事長錢蔚霆指出：「傳統冷凍販賣機每年耗電達2,500至3,500千瓦時，而我們的革新設計僅需極少電力驅動用戶界面與出餐系統。這次合作讓我們大幅度改良技術，真正創造劃時代產品。」
首階段原型機將於2025年第四季進駐港鐵站及大型商場，並計劃拓展至亞洲市場。此項目不僅展現香港初創生態的協作活力，更能輸出可解決全球可持續發展難題的技術方案，於亞洲乃至國際市場極具商業潛力。
新一代販賣機將以前所未有的便捷方式提供香港最受歡迎的本地美食。上班族現在可以隨時享用正宗的廣東經典菜式如叉燒和燒味，而學生和遊客則能夠體驗高級本地美食，無需等待或支付傳統餐廳的高價——同時支持更可持續的食品分銷系統。
關於IXON
IXON是香港食品滅菌與保鮮科技企業，曾入選FoodTech 500強。其獨家研發的「先進低温真空無菌包裝技術」(ASAP)，能讓低温慢煮食品於常溫儲存及運輸，大幅延長保質期並免除冷鏈需求，令肉類與海鮮消費更公平、便利且環保。查詢詳情請瀏覽https://www.ixon.com.hk
關於HakkoBako
HakkoBako是一家紮根香港的食品科技初創企業，醉心於發酵藝術的創新與傳承。我們研發的智能發酵設備讓廚師與調酒師能夠精準且穩定地創造獨特風味。憑藉創新的溫控技術，我們讓複雜的發酵工藝變得前所未有地簡便。HakkoBako協助專業廚師製作富含活性益生菌的美食，打造出獨一無二的風味體驗。這不僅能提升菜品品質，還能增加營收並降低成本，使發酵工藝成為兼具創意與可持續發展的完美解決方案。查詢詳情請瀏覽https://hakkobako.com
關於Oveser
Oveser是一家專注於智能分銷解決方案的香港企業，為企業提供全方位自動售賣機、租賃及採購服務。我們通過定制化設備和軟件，幫助企業建立高效分銷網絡，實現業務目標。無論是初創企業還是跨國公司，我們的解決方案都能以最具成本效益的方式，最大化便利性和分銷效率，同時提升品牌的市場推廣和知名度。查詢詳情請瀏覽https://oveser.com
