Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Milwaukee, Wisconsin Vending Companies, we recognize the unique health and wellness priorities of our community—from the hospital networks across Milwaukee’s healthcare sector to the manufacturing facilities throughout the Menomonee Valley and the active workforce at our universities and professional services firms. Our healthy vending program offers fresh, nutritious snacking options, with machines stocked exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks tailored to meet the needs of Milwaukee’s diverse industries, whether it’s shift workers at manufacturing plants, healthcare professionals managing long hours, or students on the East Side and Riverwest neighborhoods. 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, making it particularly valuable for Milwaukee’s blue-collar and service-industry workers who deserve convenient access to genuinely wholesome choices throughout their workday. Its straightforward guidelines provide clear criteria for calories, fat, sugar, and sodium, making it an ideal choice for both employers and consumers seeking transparency in their nutritional intake.

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—a standard that resonates across Milwaukee’s business districts from Downtown to Walker’s Point, where health-conscious companies increasingly prioritize employee wellness. This initiative showcases a selection of snacks, beverages, and foods that conform to rigorous standards on calories, fat, sugar, and sodium, helping customers throughout Milwaukee make healthier choices that support productivity and well-being in our community’s competitive manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services environments.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether outfitting a Milwaukee manufacturing facility, healthcare institution, or entertainment venue with a fully branded healthy vending machine or integrating nutritious options into an existing unit, VendVue’s FitPick® program delivers immediate recognition and trust.

FitPick® uses bold, eye-catching stickers to highlight vending machine slots stocked with FitPick® approved snacks—a visual distinction that resonates particularly well in Milwaukee’s bustling bar districts, hospital networks, and industrial workplaces where employees need quick access to better-for-you options. More prominent clings and detailed stickers communicate FitPick™ nutritional standards clearly, ensuring workers across the city’s healthcare systems, manufacturing plants, and service industries can make informed choices at a glance.

FitPick® labels follow two distinct nutritional frameworks. The widely adopted adult standard is the 35-10-35 guideline (maximum 35% calories from fat, maximum 10% from saturated fat, and maximum 35% product weight from sugar)—a benchmark that aligns with the wellness priorities of Milwaukee’s large healthcare and biotech workforce. FitPick® also certifies items meeting The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Competitive Foods Guidelines, appealing to educational institutions and corporate offices throughout the Third Ward, East Side, and Menomonee Valley.

FitPick®’s uniform labeling system is recognized across communities, counties, and states, allowing Milwaukee offices, warehouses, and hospitality venues to implement a consistent healthy vending program regardless of size or location—from downtown financial services firms to shift-based manufacturing operations.

Our mission is to deliver straightforward, actionable nutritional information at the point of purchase, empowering Milwaukee’s blue-collar workers, healthcare professionals, and service-industry employees to select healthier snacks backed by transparent, evidence-based guidelines.

Extensive Variety of Healthy Snack Options.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking across Milwaukee’s diverse workplaces by clearly identifying “better for you” options, with nearly 700 tasty FitPick® approved products available. Whether your employees work in the bustling healthcare systems across the city, manufacturing facilities in the Menomonee Valley, or professional service offices downtown, FitPick® removes guesswork from vending machine selections and streamlines the purchase process for workers seeking nutritious alternatives during their shifts.

Health & Wellness Program

The FitPick® program recognizes that Milwaukee’s hardworking workforce—from manufacturing floors in the Menomonee Valley to healthcare professionals across the city’s major hospital systems—deserves convenient access to nutritious snacking options,
acknowledging that for shift workers and busy professionals, snacks often serve as essential meals throughout the day.

VendVue is transforming workplace vending across Milwaukee by deeply understanding how our clients’ wellness goals align with the city’s diverse industries and cultures. While traditional vending machines stock up to 45 products dominated by candy, chips, and sugary drinks—the kind you’d find at countless bars along Water Street or casual retailers in Walker’s Point—there’s a pronounced shift toward healthier choices among Milwaukee employers and their teams. This growing wellness consciousness, driven by healthcare workers, university students, and manufacturing employees who prioritize their health, has inspired us to deliver customized solutions specifically designed for Milwaukee workplaces. We’re proud to partner with organizations throughout the city—from biotechnology firms in the Third Ward to manufacturing operations in Bay View—through our personalized FitPick® program, which replaces empty calories with genuinely nutritious alternatives tailored to each workplace’s unique wellness culture.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: Milwaukee’s hardworking manufacturing and healthcare workforce needs sustained energy throughout their shifts—refuel your body with snacks several times a day to stay energized and focused on the job.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Whether you’re working a shift at one of Milwaukee’s major hospital systems or on the production floor in the Menomonee Valley, opt for cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber for longer-lasting fullness that carries you through your workday.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Satisfy mid-day cravings between breaks with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips—convenient choices for busy professionals across Downtown Milwaukee and the East Side.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Choose pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads for their high nutritional value and convenience—perfect for university students, service industry workers, and professionals who need quick nutrition during their Milwaukee workday.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost during your shift, grab low-fat milk or yogurt to support sustained energy in Milwaukee’s demanding hospitality and manufacturing sectors.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out—a balanced approach works especially well for shift workers managing long hours.
  7. Smart Cookie Alternatives: Animal crackers, fig bars, pop tarts, or graham crackers are lower-fat cookie options available in vending machines throughout Milwaukee neighborhoods like Bay View and Walker’s Point. Pair them 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—ideal for blue-collar workers and service professionals across Milwaukee’s diverse industrial and hospitality landscape.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand, especially when working in Milwaukee’s bustling manufacturing facilities or during long festival season shifts.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking—principles that matter whether you’re grabbing a quick bite near the Harley-Davidson Museum, the Milwaukee Public Market, or your workplace.