Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Lancaster, Pennsylvania Vending Companies, we recognize how Lancaster’s diverse workforce—from healthcare professionals at our major medical centers to manufacturing employees, college students at Franklin & Marshall, and the countless service industry workers supporting our robust tourism economy—all benefit from access to nutritious snacking options throughout their workday. Our healthy vending program offers fresh, nutritious snacking options, with machines stocked exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks, making them ideal for placement in hospitals, factories, college campuses, and hospitality venues across Downtown Lancaster, the East King Street Corridor, and throughout our bustling retail districts. 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, and it’s particularly valuable for Lancaster’s health-conscious employers who want to support their workforce’s wellness while aligning with the values our community prizes. 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, ensuring that whether your business operates near Lancaster Central Market, serves the educational community, or caters to our 8 million annual visitors exploring Amish Country, your employees and guests have access to snacks and beverages that meet rigorous nutritional standards. 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

Whether you’re outfitting vending machines across Lancaster’s bustling downtown entertainment district, the East King Street Corridor’s retail establishments, or the numerous hospitality venues serving Amish Country’s 8 million annual visitors, FitPick® delivers a seamless way to offer healthier snack options that resonate with Lancaster’s health-conscious consumers.

Fit Pick® employs eye-catching stickers to mark the vending machine slots filled with Fit Pick® approved snacks, making nutritional choices immediately visible to the diverse workforce Lancaster depends on—from manufacturing employees on production shifts to healthcare professionals at our region’s major medical centers and college students at Franklin & Marshall. More prominent clings and stickers offer detailed insights into the Fit Pick™ nutritional standards, ensuring that whether someone is stopping by during their break at a facility along Manheim Pike or grabbing a quick snack near Penn Square, they understand exactly what they’re purchasing.

Fit Pick® 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, Fit Pick® provides labels for items meeting The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Competitive Foods Guidelines, standards particularly valuable in Lancaster given our region’s strong agricultural heritage and the health-forward values held by our substantial Plain community and broader population.

Fit Pick®’s consistent labeling system is recognized across communities, counties, and states nationwide, enabling offices and hospitality businesses across Lancaster—from the Lancaster Central Market District to retail locations on Queen Street to food service operations throughout West Lancaster—to implement the same program seamlessly.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale, empowering Lancaster’s consumers to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines that align with the region’s emphasis on quality, transparency, and personal wellness.

Nutritious Snacking Solutions for Lancaster's Active Workforce and Visitors.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking throughout Lancaster’s diverse business landscape by clearly identifying “better for you” options, with nearly 700 tasty FitPick® approved products tailored to meet the wellness preferences of our healthcare workers, manufacturing employees, college students at Franklin & Marshall, and service industry staff. Whether your vending machines operate in Downtown Lancaster’s bustling office parks, along the East King Street Corridor’s professional service centers, or at retail locations near Park City Center, this program effortlessly guides customers—including the many health-conscious visitors exploring Lancaster’s thriving tourism and hospitality sector—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 Lancaster by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and needs within the region’s unique economic landscape. From healthcare facilities and manufacturing plants along the East King Street Corridor to hospitality venues serving our region’s 8 million annual visitors to Amish Country, workplaces throughout Lancaster face distinct nutritional challenges. 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 both the wellness priorities of our educated workforce at Franklin & Marshall College and downtown professionals, as well as the food-conscious values embedded in Lancaster’s agricultural and Plain community heritage. This shift towards health consciousness among consumers and organizations has inspired us to offer tailored solutions specifically designed for Lancaster’s diverse business ecosystem. 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 serve manufacturing teams, service industry workers, college students, and the steady foot traffic throughout downtown Lancaster and Park City Center.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: Whether you’re a healthcare professional at Lancaster General, a manufacturing floor worker, or a tourist exploring downtown Lancaster’s thriving arts district, refuel your body with snacks several times a day to maintain steady energy and focus.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Opt for cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber for longer-lasting fullness—essential fuel for the service industry workers and college students who power Lancaster’s bustling economy.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips, perfect for busy days navigating the East King Street Corridor or working shifts in our active food processing sector.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Choose pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads for their high nutritional value, convenience, and great taste—especially valuable given Lancaster’s agricultural heritage and the proximity of fresh local produce throughout neighborhoods like the Lancaster City Market District.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost, grab low-fat milk or yogurt, supporting sustained energy through long workdays at manufacturing facilities or retail establishments across Manheim Pike and the West End.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out, balancing the abundant festival culture and culinary traditions that make Lancaster a destination for over 8 million annual visitors.
  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, ideal for the cash-focused Amish and Mennonite communities who value practical, wholesome nutrition.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber, connecting to Lancaster’s rich agricultural traditions and the small independent businesses that line Queen Street and Prince Street.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand, especially important during Lancaster’s active festival season and foot traffic peaks around Penn Square and Long’s Park.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking, whether you’re a Franklin & Marshall student fueling between classes or a visiting guest exploring our region’s unique attractions.