Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Columbus, Georgia Vending Companies, we recognize that our community’s diverse workforce—from Fort Moore’s active-duty personnel and military families to the professional teams at Aflac, TSYS, and Piedmont Columbus Regional—demands convenient access to nutritious snacking options throughout the workday. Our healthy vending program delivers fresh, organic snacks stocked in machines across Columbus’s key business districts, military corridors, and healthcare facilities, supporting the wellness priorities of employers who value their team’s vitality. 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, with straightforward guidelines that provide clear criteria for calories, fat, sugar, and sodium—making it an ideal choice for both employers and consumers in Columbus’s competitive professional market.

Our membership in NAMA, the leading professional organization for vending companies, enables us to provide our customers across Downtown Columbus, the MidTown Business District, and the Veterans Parkway corridor 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 customers make healthier choices whether they’re working in insurance, manufacturing, retail, or military support services throughout the greater Columbus area.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re outfitting a vending machine at a Fort Moore contractor office, a Midtown Business District financial services hub, or a retail corridor along Veterans Parkway, FitPick® makes it simple to offer healthier snacking options that resonate with Columbus’s diverse workforce—from military personnel to insurance professionals to hospitality staff.

Fit Pick® employs eye-catching stickers to mark the vending machine slots filled with Fit Pick® approved snacks, a visual system that works particularly well in high-turnover environments like those near the National Infantry Museum and RiverCenter for the Performing Arts where visitors and shift workers grab quick meals throughout the day. More prominent clings and stickers offer detailed insights into the Fit Pick™ nutritional standards, helping Columbus’s transient military population and service industry workers make informed choices quickly.

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, making it ideal for Columbus businesses serving cross-border clientele from West Georgia and East Alabama who expect the same nutritional transparency regardless of location—whether they’re shopping in Downtown Columbus or passing through along the Manchester Expressway corridor.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale, empowering Columbus consumers to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines that accommodate the busy schedules of military families, healthcare workers at Piedmont Columbus Regional, and manufacturing professionals throughout the region.

Healthy Vending Machines Serving Columbus, GA's Dynamic Workforce and Military Community.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking across Columbus by clearly marking “better for you” options, with nearly 700 FitPick® approved products designed to meet the wellness needs of the city’s diverse workforce—from Fort Moore’s active-duty personnel and their families to the professionals working in Midtown’s insurance and financial services offices. This program effortlessly guides customers in choosing healthier items from vending machines, removing any guesswork and streamlining the selection and purchase process for busy Columbus workers, whether they’re stationed at the base, commuting along Veterans Parkway, or grabbing lunch near the MidTown Business District.

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 Columbus by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and the unique needs of our diverse workforce. Fort Moore’s 100,000-plus military personnel, combined with professionals in our thriving insurance sector headquartered here and healthcare workers at Piedmont Columbus Regional, represent organizations increasingly committed to employee wellness and retention. 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 Columbus’s mobile workforce—from shift workers along the Veterans Parkway corridor to corporate teams in the MidTown Business District. This shift towards health consciousness among consumers and organizations has inspired us to offer tailored solutions that speak directly to Columbus’s market realities. We’re delighted to collaborate with our clients throughout Downtown, Uptown, and beyond through the personalized FitPick® program, catering to their wellness requirements with a variety of healthy alternatives that meet the needs of military contractors, insurance professionals, and manufacturing employees who demand better nutritional choices.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: Columbus’s diverse workforce—from Fort Moore service members to downtown insurance professionals and healthcare workers at Piedmont Columbus Regional—benefits from consistent energy throughout the day. Refuel with snacks several times daily to maintain focus during demanding shifts, whether you’re managing logistics operations along the Manchester Expressway corridor or serving customers in retail and hospitality venues across the city.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: The transient military population and cross-border workers passing through Columbus’s retail corridors need sustained nutrition for longer workdays. Opt for cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber for longer-lasting fullness that supports concentration during back-to-back meetings or extended service shifts.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Manufacturing and automotive supply professionals throughout North Columbus and the Veterans Parkway corridor appreciate quick, satisfying options during compressed break times. Satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips that don’t compromise your wellness goals.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Visitors to the Chattahoochee RiverWalk, National Infantry Museum, and downtown entertainment districts seek convenient nutrition alongside tourism and recreation. Choose pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads for their high nutritional value, convenience, and great taste when dining on the go.
  5. Protein and Calcium: Columbus State University students, educators, and financial services teams navigating the MidTown Business District benefit from portable calcium sources. For a healthy boost, grab low-fat milk or yogurt to complement your active Columbus lifestyle.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: The hospitality and tourism sectors throughout Uptown Columbus and RiverCenter venues cater to visitors seeking balanced indulgence. Enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out.
  7. Smart Cookie Alternatives: Fort Moore families, business travelers, and local residents passing through Green Island Hills and Wynnton neighborhoods deserve smarter snack choices. Animal crackers, fig bars, pop tarts, or graham crackers are lower-fat cookie options; pair them with low-fat milk for added protein.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Whether you work in manufacturing, insurance, or logistics, Columbus’s fast-paced economy demands portable nutrition. Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber.
  9. Stay Hydrated: With Fort Moore’s high-activity military culture and Columbus’s warm climate, staying hydrated is essential—sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Columbus’s mix of military, professional, and service workers thrives when nutrition aligns with their demanding schedules; remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking.