Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Richmond, Virginia Vending Companies, we recognize our role in supporting the health and wellness goals of Richmond’s diverse workforce—from VCU Medical Center professionals and biotech researchers to government employees working near the Capitol and service industry staff in entertainment districts like Carytown and Scott’s Addition. Our healthy vending program offers fresh, nutritious snacking options, with machines stocked exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks designed to meet the dietary preferences of health-conscious workers in Richmond’s growing healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. 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.

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 Richmond’s medical professionals, biotech teams, and university students make healthier choices during their workdays and campus time.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re outfitting a vending machine in a VCU Medical Center break room, a Scott’s Addition craft brewery, or a downtown Richmond financial services office, FitPick® makes it effortless to offer healthier snack choices that reflect the wellness priorities of Richmond’s diverse workforce.

Fit Pick® employs eye-catching stickers to mark the vending machine slots filled with Fit Pick® approved snacks, making it easy for busy medical professionals, state government employees, and university students throughout Richmond to identify nutritious options at a glance. More prominent clings and stickers offer detailed insights into the Fit Pick™ nutritional standards that matter to health-conscious Richmonders.

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, meaning your vending machines in Carytown, Shockoe Bottom, and the Short Pump corridor can all run the same proven program seamlessly, simplifying management across Richmond’s sprawling neighborhoods and business districts.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale, empowering Richmond consumers—from healthcare workers at the Medical Center to service industry staff in entertainment districts—to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines.

Healthy Vending Machines for Richmond's Active Workforce and Entertainment Districts.

FitPick® empowers Richmond’s health-conscious professionals and students with a streamlined approach to nutritious snacking through vending machines that clearly mark “better for you” options. With nearly 700 FitPick® approved products available, the system removes confusion for VCU Medical Center staff, University of Richmond faculty, biotech professionals, and the thousands of state government employees working across Capitol Square and downtown corridors who need quick, intelligent nutrition choices during their workday. This program transforms the vending machine experience by eliminating guesswork and making healthier selections the obvious choice—a critical advantage in a city where busy medical professionals, shift-working logistics and distribution workers, and education sector employees demand both convenience and wellness support.

Health & Wellness Program

The FitPick® program recognizes that Richmond’s diverse workforce—from VCU Medical Center professionals and state government employees to service industry workers across Carytown and Scott’s Addition—requires nutritious snacking options that fuel productivity throughout the day.
Acknowledging that snacks are often equivalent to meals, especially during long shifts in healthcare and biotech facilities or busy evenings in the city’s thriving entertainment districts,

VendVue is revolutionizing workplace vending by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and needs across Richmond’s dynamic business landscape. 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 among Richmond’s health-conscious professionals in financial services, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing sectors. This shift towards wellness consciousness among consumers and organizations has inspired us to offer tailored solutions specifically designed for the independent businesses, universities, and corporate offices that define Richmond’s economy. We’re delighted to collaborate with our clients throughout Downtown Richmond, The Fan District, Northside, and beyond through the personalized FitPick® program, catering to their wellness requirements with a variety of healthy alternatives that align with the active, purpose-driven culture of Virginia’s capital city.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: Richmond’s healthcare professionals at VCU Medical Center, state government employees in Capitol Square, and biotech workers across the city benefit from refueling with snacks throughout the day to maintain energy and focus during demanding shifts.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Medical staff, logistics workers, and university students navigating Richmond’s busy academic calendar need sustained energy—grab cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber for longer-lasting fullness between meetings, patient care, or classes.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Whether you’re working in downtown Richmond’s financial services district or grabbing lunch near Carytown’s bustling restaurants, satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Richmond’s service industry workers and VCU students benefit from pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads available in healthy vending machines—convenient, nutritious options that support long shifts and active campus life.
  5. Protein and Calcium: Manufacturing and distribution workers across Richmond’s industrial corridors and Church Hill professionals need quick protein boosts—grab low-fat milk or yogurt for sustained energy.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Working in craft breweries, restaurants, and entertainment venues throughout Scott’s Addition and Shockoe Bottom means occasional indulgence is fine—enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out.
  7. Smart Cookie Alternatives: Animal crackers, fig bars, pop tarts, or graham crackers are lower-fat cookie options perfect for Richmond’s diverse workforce. Pair them with low-fat milk for added protein during your workday.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: University of Richmond students, biotech professionals, and logistics workers fueling demanding careers reach for peanuts, almonds, or mixed nuts for a blend of protein and fiber.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Richmond’s climate and fast-paced commercial districts mean thirst is easily mistaken for hunger—keep water close at hand throughout your workday.
  10. Balanced Snacking: In Richmond’s thriving business and entertainment ecosystem, remember that variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking that sustains your productivity and wellness.