Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Tri-Cities, Tennessee Vending Companies, we understand the unique nutritional demands of our region’s diverse workforce—from shift workers at Eastman Chemical and Nuclear Fuel Services facilities to healthcare professionals at Ballad Health and Wellmont, plus the active student population around ETSU’s Johnson City campus. Our healthy vending program delivers fresh, nutritious snacking options tailored to busy professionals and students who need convenient, wholesome alternatives during demanding work schedules and between classes. We stock our machines exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks that align with the wellness priorities of manufacturing teams, medical staff, and academic communities across Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol. FitPick® is a distinguished vending and self-pay market program designed to assist employers and consumers in selecting products that adhere to established nutrition standards. Its straightforward guidelines provide clear criteria for calories, fat, sugar, and sodium, making it an ideal choice for both employers and consumers operating throughout the Tri-Cities region.

Our membership in NAMA, the leading professional organization for vending companies, enables us to provide our customers with the nationally acclaimed “Fit Pick” healthy vending machine program. This initiative showcases a selection of snacks, beverages, and foods that conform to rigorous standards on calories, fat, sugar, and sodium, helping team members at regional manufacturing hubs, medical facilities, and universities make healthier choices while supporting the wellness culture that forward-thinking Tri-Cities employers are building.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re outfitting a fully branded healthy vending machine at an Eastman Chemical facility, a healthcare campus operated by Ballad Health, or near the ETSU campus in Johnson City, FitPick® makes nutritious snacking the obvious choice.

Fit Pick® employs eye-catching stickers to mark the vending machine slots filled with Fit Pick® approved snacks, helping shift workers and students throughout Tricities quickly identify better-for-you options during their breaks. More prominent clings and stickers offer detailed insights into the Fit Pick™ nutritional standards that matter to the region’s manufacturing professionals and healthcare staff.

Fit Pick® labels distinguish between two sets of nutritional guidelines. The most popular adult criteria is the 35-10-35 standard (max 35% calories from fat, max 10% from saturated fat, and max 35% product weight from sugar). Additionally, Fit Pick® provides labels for items meeting The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Competitive Foods Guidelines.

Fit Pick®’s consistent labeling system is recognized across communities, counties, and states nationwide, ensuring that whether your vending machines serve Downtown Kingsport’s professional offices, the bustling Eastman Business Park, or hospitality venues near Bristol Motor Speedway, employees and visitors experience the same trusted nutritional transparency.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale throughout Tricities, empowering the region’s workforce—from manufacturing facilities to university buildings to retail corridors along West Market Street—to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines.

Extensive Variety of Healthy Snack Options.

FitPick® simplifies healthy snacking by clearly identifying “better for you” options, boasting nearly 700 tasty FitPick® approved products. For the Tri-Cities workforce—from shift workers at Eastman Chemical and Nuclear Fuel Services facilities to healthcare professionals at Ballad Health and Wellmont, alongside ETSU students near the West Market Street corridor and downtown Johnson City—this program removes guesswork from vending machine selections, making nutritious choices immediately recognizable and convenient during busy workdays and between classes.

Health & Wellness Program

The FitPick® program recognizes the importance of functional foods,
acknowledging that snacks are often equivalent to meals.

VendVue is revolutionizing workplace vending across the Tri-Cities by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and needs, particularly among the region’s robust healthcare workforce at Ballad Health and Wellmont facilities, shift workers at advanced manufacturing plants in Eastman Business Park, and the active student population at ETSU and Milligan University. While traditional vending machines offer up to 45 diverse products, including popular “pleasure foods” like candy bars, chips, and soft drinks, there’s a rising demand for healthier options tailored to the wellness-conscious professionals and students throughout Downtown Johnson City, Colonial Heights, and the West Market Street corridor. This shift towards health consciousness among consumers and organizations has inspired us to offer tailored solutions specifically designed for Tri-Cities workplaces and institutions. We’re delighted to collaborate with our clients through the personalized FitPick® program, catering to their wellness requirements with a variety of healthy alternatives that resonate with the region’s diverse workforce and campus communities.

Here are the Top Ten Smart Snacking Tips to keep you energized and satisfied all day:

  1. Regular Snacking: Tri-Cities workers—from manufacturing shifts at Eastman Chemical to healthcare professionals at Ballad Health—need consistent energy throughout their demanding days to maintain focus and productivity.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Opt for cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber to sustain energy during long shifts common in advanced manufacturing and hospital environments across Kingsport and Johnson City.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips, perfect for quick breaks at industrial parks or office complexes near the Kingsport Town Center.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Choose pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads for their high nutritional value and convenience—ideal for busy professionals and ETSU students grabbing meals between classes and work commitments.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost, grab low-fat milk or yogurt to support sustained energy for warehouse and manufacturing workers throughout the Tri-Cities region.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out, especially during high-stress periods or entertainment events like Bristol Motor Speedway gatherings.
  7. Smart Cookie Alternatives: Animal crackers, fig bars, pop tarts, or graham crackers are lower-fat cookie options that pair well with low-fat milk for added protein during afternoon breaks.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber to fuel your workday in Tri-Cities’ dynamic healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services sectors.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand during shifts in climate-controlled facilities across the region.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking for the hardworking workforce supporting Tri-Cities’ economy.