Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Asheville, North Carolina Vending Companies, we understand that healthy eating matters in a community built on wellness, creativity, and outdoor living. Our healthy vending machines bring nutritious options directly to Asheville’s most vibrant workplaces—from Mission Health’s sprawling campus to craft breweries across the South Slope, from arts studios in the River Arts District to hospitality businesses welcoming tourists year-round. Our healthy vending program stocks machines exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks, recognizing that Asheville’s workforce deserves better nutrition choices during their shifts. 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, helping Asheville workers—whether they’re service industry staff, healthcare professionals, or creative entrepreneurs—make healthier choices throughout their workday.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re outfitting a vending machine in a South Slope brewery taproom, a River Arts District studio, or a Mission Hospital break room, FitPick® makes it simple to offer healthier snacking options that resonate with Asheville’s health-conscious community.

Fit Pick® uses distinctive stickers and clings to highlight vending machine slots containing Fit Pick® approved snacks, making nutritional choices immediately visible to hungry tourists exploring Pack Square Park, craft beverage employees grabbing quick nutrition between shifts, and wellness-focused professionals working throughout the Hendersonville Road corridor. More prominent educational materials provide detailed breakdowns of Fit Pick™ nutritional standards, helping Asheville’s diverse workforce make informed decisions.

Fit Pick® employs two distinct nutritional labeling frameworks. The widely adopted 35-10-35 standard (maximum 35% calories from fat, maximum 10% from saturated fat, and maximum 35% product weight from sugar) appeals to the active outdoor recreation enthusiasts and health-minded residents who define much of Asheville’s culture. Fit Pick® also certifies products meeting The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Competitive Foods Guidelines, supporting employers across the city who prioritize employee wellness.

Fit Pick®’s standardized labeling system operates consistently across neighborhoods and regions, allowing Asheville businesses—from retirement communities in North Asheville to hospitality venues near the Biltmore Estate—to implement identical nutritional programs across multiple locations.

Our mission is delivering transparent nutritional information right at the point of purchase, empowering Asheville’s service workers, seasonal tourism staff, and year-round residents to select snacks aligned with clear “better for you” standards.

Nutritious Vending Machines for Asheville's Health-Conscious Workforce and Visitors.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking in Asheville’s bustling entertainment districts and hospitality venues by clearly identifying “better for you” options, with nearly 700 tasty FitPick® approved products to choose from. In a city where craft brewery workers, tourism staff, and artists throughout the River Arts District and South Slope frequently grab quick meals between shifts, this program effortlessly guides customers—both locals and the year-round visitors drawn by the Blue Ridge Parkway and Biltmore Estate—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 in Asheville’s thriving craft beverage industry and bustling service sector, nutritious snacking is often a worker’s primary source of sustained energy throughout demanding shifts.
Whether employees are managing the high-volume kitchens of our downtown hospitality establishments or staffing the galleries and studios throughout the River Arts District, quality nutrition directly impacts workplace productivity and employee satisfaction.

VendVue is revolutionizing workplace vending throughout Asheville by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and the unique demands of our local workforce. While traditional vending machines offer up to 45 diverse products, including popular “pleasure foods” like candy bars, chips, and soft drinks, Asheville’s health-conscious community—from UNC Asheville staff to Mission Health professionals to the artists and entrepreneurs reshaping neighborhoods like South Slope and West Asheville—increasingly expects better alternatives. This shift towards health consciousness among consumers and organizations has inspired us to offer tailored solutions that reflect Asheville’s values. 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 speak to the vibrant, active lifestyle our city embraces.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: Whether you’re working a shift at one of Asheville’s Mission Health facilities, managing a craft brewery tasting room, or staffing a retail location in Biltmore Village, keeping your energy steady throughout the day matters. Refuel your body with nutritious snacks several times to maintain focus and avoid the afternoon energy crash.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Opt for cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber for longer-lasting fullness—especially important for hospitality workers in Downtown Asheville’s busy service sector who need sustained energy during back-to-back shifts.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips, the kind of grab-and-go choice perfect for artists in the River Arts District or tourists exploring Pack Square Park.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Choose pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads for their high nutritional value, convenience, and great taste—ideal for the health-conscious workforce across Asheville’s growing wellness and outdoor recreation sectors.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost, grab low-fat milk or yogurt, especially valuable for those navigating long days in UNC Asheville’s campus or service roles throughout West Asheville’s expanding commercial districts.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out—a balanced approach that works well for Asheville’s culture of enjoying local craft beverages and artisan foods responsibly.
  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, making them smart choices for everyone from farmers market vendors to South Slope brewery employees.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber—the kind of portable nutrition that supports Asheville’s active workforce and year-round tourism season.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand, particularly important in Asheville’s mountain climate and during the intense seasonal festivals that draw visitors throughout the city.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking—principles that align perfectly with Asheville’s values of wellness, sustainability, and thoughtful consumption.