Snack Smart. Live Better.
Our Story
The Better Box is an organic vending machine company on a mission to make grab-and-go food actually good for you. Designed for people who care about what they put in their bodies—even when they’re in a rush—The Better Box offers a curated selection of clean, nutritious snacks and drinks without the artificial junk. Every item is thoughtfully chosen to be organic, free from what we don’t want to eat, and packed with real ingredients that fuel your day, not derail it.
Started by Vermont locals Danielle and Ryan, The Better Box began with a simple frustration: why was it so hard to find snacks we felt good giving our kids and ourselves? We set out to change that by curating clean, thoughtfully sourced options (with a few local Vermont favorites) so grab-and-go could finally mean good-for-you.
Where you can find us
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
Hula Lakeside
UVM Hospital Main Campus
Spruce Peak Lodge, Stowe Vermont
UVM Satellite Campus: Tilley Drive
The Edge : South Burlington
University of Vermont Off Campus Housing
100 Bank Street, Burlington
Some of our
favorite
products
Recess Mood
Yerba Mate
Great Lakes Nitro Cold Brew
Date Better Chocolate Covered Dates
Siete Chips
Stellar Pretzels
Guinep Recovery Drinks
Rogue Jerky
Forage Kombucha
Walker Brothers Kombucha
Good to Crisp Chips
Lentiful Instant Lentils
Good To Go Dried Entree
Douglas Sweets Shortbread Cookies
Lesser Evil
B.T.R. Nation
Smart Sweets
Dried Mango
Odyssey Mushroom Elixir
Poppi Prebiotic Soda
Ollipop Soda
Slate Protein Drinks
Assembly Electrolyte Water
Liquid Death Water
David Protein Bars
Strange Water Coconut Water
Vita Coco Coconut Water
Magic Mind
What matters to us
Every product in The Better Box is carefully curated with wellness in mind. You won’t find any artificial sweeteners, flavors, or questionable ingredients here—just clean, nutrient-rich snacks and beverages made with real, recognizable ingredients.
From organic protein bars and plant-based treats to natural energy drinks and low-sugar hydration options, everything in The Better Box is designed to support a healthy, on-the-go lifestyle. Whether you're fueling up post-workout or grabbing a midday pick-me-up, you can trust that what's inside is as good for your body as it tastes.
Pure Ingredients
No artificial sweeteners, no ingredients you can’t pronounce.
Carefully Curated
We try to find those speciality organic products you know are made with love to keep your body satiated without sacrificing convenience.
Still Convenient.
All of our items are shelf stable and designed to fuel your body on-the-go.