Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Raleigh, North Carolina Vending Companies, we recognize our role in supporting the health-conscious professionals, government employees, and research teams who drive our city’s economy. Raleigh’s rapidly expanding workforce—spanning NC State University, the Research Triangle Park corridor, and state government offices—demands convenient access to nutritious options that align with active, career-focused lifestyles. Our healthy vending program delivers fresh, nutritious snacking options, with machines stocked exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks tailored to the preferences of Raleigh’s educated, wellness-minded population. 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 across Raleigh’s mixed-use districts, corporate campuses, and institutional facilities.

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. In a city where Brier Creek tech professionals, downtown hospitality workers, and Hillsborough Street university communities all seek quick, healthy alternatives between meetings and classes, 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.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

For Raleigh’s rapidly expanding professional workforce—from NC State Capitol employees to Research Triangle Park tech teams—offering healthier vending machine options has become essential. Whether deploying a fully branded machine or integrating nutritious selections into existing vending machines, VendVue brings proven solutions tailored to the city’s health-conscious, educated demographic.

VendVue employs eye-catching stickers to mark the vending machine slots filled with VendVue-approved snacks, a system particularly effective in high-traffic areas like downtown Raleigh’s mixed-use corridors and North Carolina State University’s campus zones where educated consumers actively seek transparency. More prominent clings and stickers offer detailed insights into VendVue’s nutritional standards, meeting expectations of Raleigh’s diverse workforce spanning government, healthcare, and life sciences sectors.

VendVue labels distinguish between two sets of nutritional guidelines designed for today’s health-aware Raleigh population. 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, VendVue provides labels for items meeting The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Competitive Foods Guidelines, a fit for Raleigh’s growing healthcare and wellness sectors.

VendVue’s consistent labeling system is recognized across communities, counties, and states nationwide, enabling offices throughout Raleigh—from Crabtree Valley corporate parks to Glenwood South hospitality venues to Five Points retail districts—to implement the same program seamlessly across multiple locations.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale within Raleigh’s vending machines, empowering the city’s college students, convention visitors, and professional employees to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines.

Healthy Vending Machines for Raleigh's Active Professionals and Students.

FitPick® empowers Raleigh’s health-conscious workforce—from Research Triangle Park professionals to NC State University students navigating Hillsborough Street—with a straightforward system that identifies “better for you” options across nearly 700 FitPick® approved products. In a city where educated professionals and transient populations demand convenient, nutritious choices, this program eliminates guesswork from vending machine selections, making it seamless for busy government employees, research personnel, and campus visitors to find healthier snacks without sacrificing speed or accessibility.

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 Raleigh by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and needs. The Research Triangle’s thriving biotech, healthcare, and life sciences sectors—alongside state government offices in the Capitol Complex and the highly educated workforce at NC State University—demand vending solutions that reflect their health-conscious values. While traditional vending machines offer up to 45 diverse products, including popular “pleasure foods” like candy bars, chips, and soft drinks, Raleigh’s professional and academic communities increasingly seek healthier alternatives that support sustained productivity through the workday. This shift towards health consciousness among consumers and organizations has inspired us to offer tailored solutions specifically designed for campus environments, government offices, and research facilities throughout Raleigh. We’re delighted to collaborate with our clients through the personalized FitPick® program, catering to their wellness requirements with a variety of healthy alternatives that resonate with the values of Raleigh’s dynamic, forward-thinking workforce.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: Raleigh’s fast-paced professional workforce—spanning state government offices, research institutions at NC State University, and the thriving tech sector—demands steady energy throughout the day. Refuel your body with snacks several times to stay sharp during back-to-back meetings, lab work, or long shifts.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Professionals navigating Crabtree Valley’s corporate campuses and downtown’s mixed-use districts benefit from cereal or granola bars packed with protein and fiber for sustained energy between tasks.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Whether you’re a student at Hillsborough Street venues or a healthcare worker pulling extended shifts, satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips stocked in nearby vending machines.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: The research-focused community in Raleigh understands nutrition; choose pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads from convenient vending machines for their high nutritional value and great taste without the lunch-hour wait.
  5. Protein and Calcium: Government employees, college students, and professionals across Glenwood South and North Hills appreciate accessible low-fat milk or yogurt options for a quick healthy boost.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Enjoy sweet treats in moderation—Raleigh’s vibrant nightlife scene and convention activity mean you deserve balance without completely cutting them out.
  7. Smart Cookie Alternatives: Animal crackers, fig bars, pop tarts, or graham crackers are lower-fat 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 from vending machines in Brier Creek’s office parks and downtown locations for a blend of protein and fiber.
  9. Stay Hydrated: In Raleigh’s warm climate, thirst is often mistaken for hunger; keep water accessible, especially during events at PNC Arena or Walnut Creek venues.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking across Raleigh’s diverse workforce and bustling neighborhoods.