Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Detroit, Michigan Vending Companies, we recognize the unique nutritional needs of Detroit’s diverse workforce—from healthcare professionals at the Detroit Medical Center to shift workers across our automotive manufacturing facilities, casino employees throughout the Gaming District, and event staff supporting our world-class venues like Little Caesars Arena and Ford Field. Our healthy vending program offers fresh, nutritious snacking options, with machines stocked exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks, designed to support the busy schedules and wellness priorities of employees who power Detroit’s economy. 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, helping Detroit businesses attract and retain talent in an increasingly competitive market. Its straightforward guidelines provide clear criteria for calories, fat, sugar, and sodium, making it an ideal choice for both employers across Midtown’s innovation district and Downtown’s financial services sector, and the workforce that sustains them.

Our membership in NAMA, the leading professional organization for vending companies, enables us to provide our customers throughout Detroit—including those in Dearborn’s manufacturing corridors, Wayne State University’s campus, and Greektown’s bustling hospitality sector—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 while supporting the wellness culture that forward-thinking Detroit employers are building across the city’s neighborhoods and business districts.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re placing a fully branded machine across Detroit’s casino district, manufacturing facilities, or healthcare systems, or incorporating healthier options into existing vending machines at sports venues and entertainment complexes, FitPick® stands out effortlessly.

Fit Pick® employs eye-catching stickers to mark the vending machine slots filled with Fit Pick® approved snacks, making it immediately recognizable to Detroit’s shift workers, event staff, and healthcare professionals who need quick, nutritious grab-and-go options throughout their demanding workdays. More prominent clings and stickers offer detailed insights into the Fit Pick™ nutritional standards, helping the city’s significant service and manufacturing workforce make informed choices during brief breaks.

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 downtown Detroit’s financial services firms to Wayne State University to facilities in Dearborn and Hamtramck—to implement the same program seamlessly.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale, empowering Detroit’s diverse workforce and visitors to the Renaissance Center, Little Caesars Arena, and neighborhood venues like Eastern Market to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines.

Extensive Variety of Healthy Snack Options.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking in Detroit by clearly identifying “better for you” options, with nearly 700 tasty FitPick® approved products designed for the city’s diverse workforce. Whether it’s shift workers at automotive manufacturing facilities, healthcare professionals at the Detroit Medical Center, casino employees managing long hours in the gaming district, or event staff at Little Caesars Arena and Ford Field, Detroit’s workforce demands convenient access to nutritious snack choices throughout their workday. This program effortlessly guides customers in choosing healthier items from vending machines—eliminating guesswork and streamlining selection for busy professionals across downtown, Midtown, New Center, and the Riverfront district. The transparent FitPick® labeling removes the confusion from vending machine purchases, making it simple for workers and visitors to make better-for-you choices without slowing down their pace.

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 Detroit by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and the unique demands of our city’s diverse workforce. Detroit’s manufacturing shift workers, casino employees in the gaming district, and event staff at Little Caesars Arena and Ford Field often work extended hours with limited break times—making accessible, nutritious snacking essential to sustained productivity and health. 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 meet the real-world needs of Detroit’s hardworking labor force and the health-conscious professionals in our Medical Center and Wayne State University campuses. This shift towards health consciousness among consumers and organizations has inspired us to offer tailored solutions specifically designed for Detroit’s economic landscape. We’re delighted to collaborate with our clients—from manufacturing facilities in Dearborn to office buildings in the Renaissance Center and retail locations throughout Midtown, Greektown, and Eastern Market—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: Detroit’s manufacturing shift workers, casino employees, and event staff at Little Caesars Arena and Ford Field need consistent energy throughout their demanding schedules—refuel your body with snacks several times a day to stay energized and content.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Opt for cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber for longer-lasting fullness, especially important for those managing long shifts at the Renaissance Center, Wayne State University, or across Detroit’s logistics and distribution operations.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips—popular choices among the healthcare workers at Detroit Medical Center and downtown professional services employees.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Choose pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads for their high nutritional value, convenience, and great taste, ideal for busy workers in Midtown, Greektown, and Corktown’s growing food and tech sectors.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost, grab low-fat milk or yogurt—essential nutrition for service workers and manufacturing employees across Dearborn, Hamtramck, and Mexicantown.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: 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; pair them with low-fat milk for added protein during your workday.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber—convenient for Eastern Market vendors, Comerica Park staff, and Detroit’s financial services professionals.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand, particularly important in Detroit’s busy casino district and entertainment venues.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking.