Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Chattanooga, Tennessee Vending Companies, we recognize the health-conscious values of our community across manufacturing plants, tech startups, healthcare facilities, and hospitality venues. Our healthy vending program delivers fresh, nutritious snacking options tailored to Chattanooga’s diverse workforce—from shift workers at the Volkswagen Assembly Plant to professionals in the growing “Gig City” tech sector and tourism industry employees supporting attractions like the Tennessee Aquarium. We stock machines exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks, understanding that employees and visitors throughout the Northshore District, Downtown, and Hamilton Place area demand better nutrition options during their workday and leisure time. FitPick® is a distinguished vending and self-pay market program designed to assist Chattanooga 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 seeking to support employee wellness and consumers navigating healthier choices across commercial corridors and industrial zones.

Our membership in NAMA, the leading professional organization for vending companies, enables us to provide our Chattanooga customers with the nationally acclaimed “Fit Pick” healthy vending machine program, ensuring alignment with regional wellness initiatives. 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 logistics centers, distribution facilities, and downtown businesses make healthier choices that support both individual wellbeing and workplace productivity.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re stocking vending machines across Chattanooga’s bustling downtown corridor, near the Volkswagen Assembly Plant in East Brainerd, or throughout the hospitality venues surrounding the Tennessee Aquarium, FitPick® stands out effortlessly.

Fit Pick® employs eye-catching stickers to mark the vending machine slots filled with Fit Pick® approved snacks, a system that resonates particularly well in a city where both manufacturing shift workers and tourism industry employees demand quick, nutritious options during their workday. More prominent clings and stickers offer detailed insights into the Fit Pick™ nutritional standards.

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, enabling offices in different locations—from the tech startup hubs of Chattanooga’s Northshore District to corporate campuses throughout Hamilton Place and the Warehouse District—to implement the same program seamlessly.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale, empowering Chattanooga’s diverse workforce—including college students at UTC, healthcare professionals, logistics workers, and millions of annual visitors exploring our attractions—to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines.

Healthy Vending Machines for Chattanooga's Active Workforce and Visitors.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking across Chattanooga’s diverse workforce by clearly identifying “better for you” options, with nearly 700 tasty FitPick® approved products designed for shift workers at the Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant, healthcare professionals, tech entrepreneurs in the Gig City corridor, and the thousands of visitors exploring the Tennessee Aquarium and downtown attractions. This program effortlessly guides customers in choosing healthier items from vending machines throughout commercial districts like the Northshore, Hamilton Place, and Warehouse District, removing any guesswork and streamlining the selection and purchase process for employees and guests who need convenient, nutritious options during their workday or visit.

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 Chattanooga by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and the unique dietary needs of our city’s diverse workforce. From manufacturing shift workers at the Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant to healthcare professionals at our leading medical institutions, from technology innovators in the Gig City startup community to tourism and hospitality staff supporting our world-class attractions like the Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga’s employees deserve better nutrition options during their workday. 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 support the active, health-conscious lifestyle many Chattanooga professionals are embracing. This shift towards health consciousness among consumers and organizations—particularly evident across our thriving neighborhoods from Downtown to East Brainerd’s commercial corridors—has inspired us to offer tailored solutions. 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 that reflect Chattanooga’s growing commitment to employee wellbeing and sustainable workplace culture.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: Chattanooga’s manufacturing and logistics workforce, from the Volkswagen Assembly Plant to distribution centers across East Brainerd, maintains demanding shift schedules that require consistent energy throughout the day—refuel with nutritious snacks several times to stay alert and productive.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Opt for cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber for longer-lasting fullness, especially valuable for the extended shifts common in Chattanooga’s advanced manufacturing sector.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips—convenient grab-and-go choices for workers in the Warehouse District and hospitality professionals supporting downtown’s tourism economy.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Choose pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads for their high nutritional value, convenience, and great taste—ideal for the healthcare and tech professionals working across the Northshore District and UTC campus areas.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost, grab low-fat milk or yogurt to support sustained energy during your workday.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out, especially important for Chattanooga’s growing tech sector and remote workers who spend extended time in office environments.
  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.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber—a popular choice among college students at UTC and professionals across Hamilton Place.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand, especially critical for visitors exploring the Tennessee Aquarium and Lookout Mountain attractions throughout Chattanooga’s busy seasons.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking, supporting the wellness needs of Chattanooga’s diverse workforce across manufacturing, healthcare, education, and innovation sectors.