Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Tallahassee, Florida Vending Companies, we understand the specific wellness needs of our community—from the thousands of state government employees working in the Capitol Complex to the vibrant student populations at Florida State University and Florida A&M University who demand convenient, nutritious options between classes and during late-night study sessions. Our healthy vending program delivers fresh, nutritious snacking choices stocked exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks, recognizing that Tallahassee’s workforce—whether legislative staff managing demanding session schedules or researchers at our institutions—needs accessible nutrition beyond traditional meal breaks. 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, with straightforward guidelines providing clear criteria for calories, fat, sugar, and sodium, making it an ideal choice for both the corporate environments of Capital Circle Office Center and the dynamic campus communities throughout Collegetown and Midtown.

Our membership in NAMA, the leading professional organization for vending companies, enables us to provide our Tallahassee customers with the nationally acclaimed “Fit Pick” healthy vending machine program, ensuring that healthcare professionals at our local medical facilities, university dining services, and professional services firms in the Gaines Street District can offer employees and visitors snacks and beverages that conform to rigorous standards on calories, fat, sugar, and sodium, helping the diverse population of our capital city make healthier choices.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re outfitting a vending machine in the Florida State Capitol Complex, across FSU’s bustling campus, or throughout downtown Tallahassee’s government office towers, VendVue’s healthy vending machines with FitPick® branding deliver nutrition transparency that resonates with the health-conscious workforce unique to our state capital.

FitPick® employs eye-catching stickers to mark the vending machine slots filled with FitPick® approved snacks, making healthier choices immediately visible to state employees, university staff, and visiting legislators navigating between committee meetings and legislative sessions. More prominent clings and stickers offer detailed insights into the FitPick™ nutritional standards that appeal to Tallahassee’s professional and academic communities.

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 that vending machines in academic settings like FSU and FAMU meet institutional wellness standards.

FitPick®’s consistent labeling system is recognized across communities, counties, and states nationwide, enabling offices throughout Tallahassee—from Collegetown to Southwood, from the Capital Circle Office Center to the Gaines Street District—to implement the same program seamlessly.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale, empowering Tallahassee’s diverse workforce of government professionals, healthcare workers, and students to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines.

Healthy Vending Machines for Tallahassee's Government, Academic, and Professional Workforce.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking in Tallahassee by clearly identifying “better for you” options, with nearly 700 tasty FitPick® approved products designed for the diverse needs of our community’s state government workers, university students, and academic professionals. In a city where government employees spend long hours at the Capitol Complex and downtown offices, and where Florida State University and Florida A&M University students frequent local establishments in Collegetown and the Gaines Street District, 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 that Tallahassee’s unique workforce—spanning state government employees in the Capitol Complex, faculty and staff across Florida State University and Florida A&M University campuses, and the growing professional services sector downtown—requires convenient access to nutritious snacking options throughout the workday.
In a city where legislative sessions bring influxes of visiting contractors and lobbyists, and where student populations concentrate around Collegetown and the university districts, acknowledging that snacks are often equivalent to meals has become essential to workplace wellness.

VendVue is revolutionizing workplace vending in Tallahassee by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and the distinct needs of our city’s diverse workforce. 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 government offices, university departments, and professional firms clustered throughout the Capital Circle Office Center and Midtown business districts. This shift towards health consciousness among consumers and organizations has inspired us to offer tailored solutions specifically designed for Tallahassee’s bustling downtown corridors, entertainment venues, and academic institutions. 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 reflect the values of Florida’s capital city.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: Whether you’re a state government employee navigating long legislative sessions downtown or a Florida State University student between classes, refuel your body with snacks several times a day to maintain focus and energy.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Opt for cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber for longer-lasting fullness, especially during those demanding shifts at the Capitol Complex or extended study sessions in Collegetown.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips—convenient choices for busy professionals and students moving between offices and campus.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Choose pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads for their high nutritional value, convenience, and great taste, ideal for healthcare workers at Tallahassee Memorial or academic staff at Florida A&M University seeking quick, wholesome meals.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost, grab low-fat milk or yogurt to support your wellness throughout the workday in Tallahassee’s professional and educational sectors.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out, allowing yourself small indulgences after completing projects or attending evening events in the Gaines Street District or Midtown.
  7. Smart Cookie Alternatives: Animal crackers, fig bars, pop tarts, or graham crackers are lower-fat cookie options that pair perfectly with low-fat milk for added protein during afternoon breaks.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber—reliable nutrition for insurance industry professionals, researchers, and service workers throughout Tallahassee.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand, particularly important in Florida’s warm climate for those working long hours in downtown or hospitality venues near Cascades Park.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking in a dynamic city like Tallahassee where wellness supports both professional productivity and student success.