The Mission

Wellbon aims to make convenient workplace snacking compatible with nutritional quality, enjoyment and dietary inclusion. Founded by three women, our project focuses initially on office environments in Portugal. We want to give employees easy access to appealing snacks selected through nutritional expertise, including options for people seeking lactose-free, gluten-free, plant-based or higher-protein products. For employers, our mission is to provide a practical food service that responds to employees’ needs. For food brands, we aim to create an additional route to workplace consumers. Through employee feedback and purchasing data, we plan to refine each assortment and build a commercially viable service around what people actually want to eat.

The Challenge

Employees who need a quick snack during the working day may face a mismatch between what is readily available and what suits their nutritional goals, dietary restrictions or preferences. When suitable options are unavailable on-site, they must plan ahead, leave the workplace or settle for a less suitable alternative. The unmet need we are investigating is convenient access to appealing, nutritionally considered snacks with clear product information, including options for different dietary requirements. Employers may want to improve workplace food provision but lack the time or nutritional expertise to select and continually review an appropriate assortment.

The solution

Wellbon is developing a workplace vending service that combines convenient access with nutritionist-led product selection. We plan to place machines in Portuguese offices and offer a curated range of snacks assessed against defined nutritional criteria, including sugar, saturated fat, protein and fibre content where relevant. The assortment will include clearly identified options such as lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan products, based on verified product information. Each workplace’s selection will be informed by employee preferences, with QR-code feedback and purchasing data helping us adjust the range over time. Wellbon would manage product sourcing, replenishment and assortment reviews, giving employers a straightforward service.