Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Springfield, Massachusetts Vending Companies, we understand the unique health and wellness needs of our city’s diverse workforce. Springfield’s robust healthcare sector, anchored by institutions like Baystate Medical Center, along with our thriving education ecosystem and insurance industry presence, means we serve professionals and employees who increasingly prioritize nutritious options during their workday. Our healthy vending program delivers fresh, nutritious snacking choices exclusively stocked with 100% healthy and organic snacks, designed to meet the standards and expectations of Springfield’s health-conscious employers and their teams.

FitPick® is a distinguished vending and self-pay market program created to support employers and consumers across Springfield—from Downtown to Metro Center to the North End—in selecting products that adhere to established nutrition standards. Whether your workforce operates in the manufacturing facilities of East Springfield, the service sector hubs of the Sixteen Acres, or the professional offices throughout Memorial Square, our straightforward FitPick® guidelines provide clear criteria for calories, fat, sugar, and sodium, making it an ideal choice for both employers and the economically diverse communities we serve.

Our membership in NAMA, the leading professional organization for vending companies, enables us to provide our Springfield 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 nutrition standards on calories, fat, sugar, and sodium, helping your employees and visitors—whether they work in healthcare, education, government services, or retail—make healthier choices throughout their day.
FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re placing a fully branded machine throughout Springfield’s healthcare campuses, corporate offices in Metro Center, or hospitality venues near MGM Springfield Casino, FitPick® makes healthy vending machines accessible and instantly recognizable.

Fit Pick® uses eye-catching stickers to clearly mark vending machine slots containing Fit Pick® approved snacks, a feature particularly valuable in high-traffic locations like Baystate Medical Center and Springfield College where employees and visitors prioritize wellness. More prominent clings and stickers provide detailed insights into the Fit Pick™ nutritional standards that matter to Springfield’s health-conscious workforce.

Fit Pick® labels distinguish between two sets of nutritional guidelines designed for diverse preferences across Springfield’s economically diverse neighborhoods and working-class 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, Fit Pick® provides labels for items meeting The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Competitive Foods Guidelines, standards that resonate with educators and healthcare professionals throughout the city.

Fit Pick®’s consistent labeling system is recognized across communities, counties, and states nationwide, ensuring that office locations throughout Springfield—from Downtown to East Springfield to the North End—can implement the same program seamlessly and maintain brand consistency.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale, empowering Springfield’s diverse residents, commuters passing through Union Station, and regional casino and sports event visitors to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines.

Nutritious Snacking for Springfield's Healthcare, Education, and Service Workforce.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking across Springfield’s diverse workplaces—from Baystate Medical Center’s healthcare professionals to Springfield College’s students and faculty—by clearly identifying “better for you” options, with nearly 700 tasty FitPick® approved products. In a city where manufacturing facilities, insurance offices, and government services employ thousands of shift workers and desk-bound professionals, this program effortlessly guides customers in choosing healthier items from vending machines, removing any guesswork and streamlining the selection and purchase process.

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 Springfield by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and needs. From the healthcare professionals at Baystate Medical Center to the educators at Springfield College and the diverse workforce across our city’s insurance and financial services sector, we’ve observed that employees want meaningful nutrition options during their shifts. 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 among Springfield’s health-conscious workers and the visitors arriving for gaming, entertainment, and medical appointments at our regional destinations. This shift towards wellness—driven by both local organizations and the economically diverse populations throughout Downtown Springfield, Metro Center, and neighborhoods like Sixteen Acres and East Springfield—has inspired us to offer tailored solutions. 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 reflect the values of Springfield’s working families and service-sector employees.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: Healthcare workers at Baystate Medical Center and other Springfield facilities often work long shifts, making regular snacking throughout the day essential to maintain energy and focus while caring for patients.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Educational staff and administrators across Springfield College and the city’s public schools benefit from cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber that sustain them through back-to-back meetings and classroom demands.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips, perfect for break rooms in Downtown Springfield’s insurance and financial services offices.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Choose pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads for their high nutritional value, convenience, and great taste—ideal for the diverse workforce throughout the North End, Metro Center, and East Springfield who value quick, wholesome options.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost, grab low-fat milk or yogurt, essential recovery options for manufacturing and transportation workers across Springfield’s industrial sectors.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out, especially valued by visitors to the MGM Springfield Casino and MassMutual Center who seek balance during their time in the city.
  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, fitting the preferences of Springfield’s working-class and service-sector employees.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber, a dependable choice for commuters passing through Union Station and professionals in the South End business district.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand, particularly important for those visiting Springfield’s landmarks like the Basketball Hall of Fame or attending regional events.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking, a principle that resonates with Springfield’s health-conscious professionals and visitors alike.