Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Oakland, California Vending Companies, we recognize the importance of supporting the health and wellness priorities of Oakland’s diverse workforce—from port and logistics employees working long shifts near the Port of Oakland to healthcare professionals at Highland Hospital and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, to the creative professionals and small business owners throughout Uptown, Temescal, and Jack London Square. 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.

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. This initiative showcases a selection of snacks, beverages, and foods that conform to rigorous standards on calories, fat, sugar, and sodium—a particularly valuable offering for Oakland’s health-conscious biotechnology firms, construction crews, and the growing startup community that values employee wellness as part of their organizational culture.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re placing healthy vending machines across Downtown Oakland’s bustling professional corridors, throughout the Port of Oakland’s logistics facilities, or in the creative spaces of Uptown and Temescal, VendVue’s FitPick® solution ensures nutritional transparency that resonates with Oakland’s health-conscious workforce.

FitPick® employs eye-catching stickers to mark vending machine slots filled with FitPick® approved snacks, making it easy for Kaiser Permanente employees, tech professionals, and service workers throughout Oakland to identify better-for-you options at a glance. More prominent clings and stickers offer detailed insights into FitPick™ nutritional standards, reflecting the values of Oakland’s communities that prioritize wellness and informed consumer choice.

FitPick® 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, FitPick® provides labels for items meeting The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Competitive Foods Guidelines, ensuring alignment with standards adopted by schools, hospitals, and employers throughout the Bay Area.

FitPick®’s consistent labeling system is recognized across communities, counties, and states nationwide, enabling offices and facilities in different Oakland locations—from Jack London Square to Rockridge to Fruitvale—to implement the same program seamlessly.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale, empowering Oakland’s diverse workforce to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines that respect the city’s commitment to community health and wellness.

Extensive Variety of Healthy Snack Options.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking for Oakland’s diverse workforce—from port and logistics employees grabbing quick nutrition between shifts to creative professionals in Uptown and healthcare workers at Highland Hospital and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center. By clearly identifying “better for you” options across nearly 700 FitPick® approved products, this program removes guesswork from vending machine selections, making it easier for Oakland’s health-conscious residents and workers to make smarter choices without sacrificing convenience. Whether your vending machines serve a bustling Jack London Square office, a Temescal startup hub, or a West Oakland warehouse operation, FitPick® streamlines the selection and purchase process while helping you attract and retain customers who prioritize nutrition.

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 Oakland’s diverse business landscape by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and needs. From the logistics and port operations hubs in West Oakland to the biotech and healthcare facilities clustered around Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center and Highland Hospital, as well as the creative professional offices throughout Uptown and KONO, our clients represent Oakland’s wide range of industries—each with distinct employee wellness 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 reflects the health consciousness of Oakland’s service workers, creative professionals, and shift-based port employees. This shift towards wellness among both consumers and organizations has inspired us to offer tailored solutions that acknowledge Oakland’s commitment to community health and employee wellbeing. 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 resonate with Oakland’s neighborhoods and workforce values.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: 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.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Choose pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads for their high nutritional value, convenience, and great taste.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost, grab low-fat milk or yogurt.
  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.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking.