Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Lincoln, Nebraska Vending Companies, we recognize our role in promoting healthy eating and living across the city’s diverse workforce. Lincoln’s combination of University of Nebraska-Lincoln students, state government employees in the Capitol district, and healthcare and insurance sector workers creates a dynamic market where nutritious snacking options are increasingly essential. Our healthy vending program offers fresh, nutritious snacking options, with machines stocked exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks. 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 in Lincoln’s professional and academic environments.

Our membership in NAMA, the leading professional organization for vending companies, enables us to provide our customers throughout the Haymarket District, Innovation Campus, and surrounding commercial corridors 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 manufacturing facilities on South 27th Street, attending classes on East Campus, or managing operations in Lincoln’s growing technology and telecommunications sectors.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether opting for a fully branded machine or incorporating healthier options into existing ones, FitPick® stands out effortlessly for Lincoln’s unique workforce — from University of Nebraska-Lincoln students and state government employees in the Capitol complex to healthcare and insurance professionals across the city.

Fit Pick® employs eye-catching stickers to mark the vending machine slots filled with Fit Pick® approved snacks, making it simple for busy professionals in downtown Lincoln’s financial services sector and shift workers at manufacturing and food processing facilities to identify nutritious grab-and-go options. More prominent clings and stickers offer detailed insights into the Fit Pick™ nutritional standards, helping fast-paced employees and students make informed choices during their workdays.

Fit Pick® labels distinguish between two sets of nutritional guidelines tailored to diverse workplace needs. 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), ideal for Lincoln’s health-conscious professionals. Additionally, Fit Pick® provides labels for items meeting The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Competitive Foods Guidelines, ensuring options that resonate with the over 30,000 university students on campus who prioritize wellness alongside their demanding academic schedules.

Fit Pick®’s consistent labeling system is recognized across communities, counties, and states nationwide, enabling offices throughout Lincoln’s Haymarket District, West O Street corridor, and other major business zones to implement the same program seamlessly, regardless of their industry or location.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale within vending machines across Lincoln’s diverse workplaces — from Innovation Campus tech firms to telecommunications companies — empowering consumers to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines that support their active lifestyles.

Healthy Vending Machines for Lincoln's Active Workforce and Student Population.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking across Lincoln’s diverse workforce—from University of Nebraska-Lincoln students navigating late-night study sessions to state government employees in the Capitol complex seeking nutritious midday options. With nearly 700 FitPick® approved products, this program clearly marks “better for you” choices, eliminating confusion for busy professionals in the insurance and financial services corridor along West O Street, healthcare workers at Lincoln Medical Center, and the manufacturing and agricultural technology sectors clustered around Innovation Campus. By removing guesswork from vending machine selections, FitPick® streamlines the purchase process for customers throughout downtown Lincoln’s Haymarket District and beyond, supporting the wellness expectations of a health-conscious community.

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 Lincoln by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and needs. Lincoln’s dynamic workforce—spanning University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s 30,000-plus student body, state government employees at the Capitol, and professionals in the booming agricultural technology and insurance sectors—demands vending machines that reflect their health priorities. 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 that resonates powerfully with Lincoln’s community-minded organizations and institutions. This shift towards health consciousness among consumers and organizations has inspired us to offer tailored solutions that address the unique wellness cultures thriving in the Haymarket District’s bustling office corridors, the Innovation Campus research environment, and corporate campuses throughout the West O Street corridor. We’re delighted to collaborate with our clients through the personalized Fit Pick® program, catering to their wellness requirements with a variety of healthy alternatives.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: Whether you’re a University of Nebraska-Lincoln student between classes on East Campus or a state government employee in the Capitol district, refuel your body with snacks several times a day to stay energized and content.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Lincoln’s workforce—from healthcare professionals to manufacturing plant workers—benefits from cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber that deliver longer-lasting fullness during demanding shifts.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips, perfect for quick energy boosts in the Haymarket District’s bustling offices or between business meetings downtown.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Lincoln’s growing agricultural technology sector and food processing industry emphasize fresh nutrition, making pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads excellent choices for their high nutritional value, convenience, and great taste.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost during long work days across South 27th Street’s commercial corridor or North 48th Street’s business parks, grab low-fat milk or yogurt.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out, especially during football season when Memorial Stadium’s 90,000-plus capacity brings visitors and locals seeking convenient snack options.
  7. Smart Cookie Alternatives: Animal crackers, fig bars, pop tarts, or graham crackers are lower-fat cookie options—pair them with low-fat milk for added protein during study sessions or work breaks throughout Lincoln’s West O Street corridor.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber, an ideal choice for the service industry workers and insurance professionals keeping pace with Lincoln’s fast-moving business environment.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand, especially during peak demand periods like legislative sessions when the Capitol area sees increased foot traffic.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking as you navigate Lincoln’s diverse neighborhoods and workplace demands.