Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Kinston, North Carolina Vending Companies, we recognize the unique nutritional needs of our community’s healthcare workers, manufacturing employees, and shift-based workforce. Our healthy vending program offers fresh, nutritious snacking options, with machines stocked exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks—a critical service for the many hourly wage earners across UNC Lenoir Health Care, local food processing facilities, and distribution centers who need quick, wholesome nutrition during their workdays. 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 working throughout Downtown Kinston, North Kinston, and the Vernon Avenue corridor.

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—ensuring that employees at manufacturing plants, healthcare facilities, and agricultural businesses across Kinston can make healthier choices during breaks and shift rotations.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re equipping a vending machine at UNC Lenoir Health Care, a manufacturing facility in North Kinston, or a retail location along Vernon Avenue, VendVue’s healthy vending machines deliver both nutritional integrity and local market appeal.

VendVue’s FitPick® program uses eye-catching stickers to clearly mark vending machine slots filled with FitPick® approved snacks—a critical advantage in Kinston, where hourly wage earners and shift workers across healthcare, manufacturing, and agricultural sectors need quick access to genuinely nutritious options during their workday.

FitPick® labels distinguish between two rigorous 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 your machines in College Park, Lincoln City, and other Kinston neighborhoods meet the same high nutrition standards.

FitPick®’s consistent labeling system is recognized across communities, counties, and states nationwide, so whether your operation spans multiple Kinston locations or extends into surrounding rural eastern North Carolina counties, every machine implements the same trusted program seamlessly.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale, empowering Kinston’s workforce—from healthcare professionals at the medical campus to manufacturing and agribusiness employees—to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines.

Healthy Vending Machines for Kinston's Active Workforce and Community.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking in Kinston by clearly marking “better for you” options across nearly 700 approved products, making it easy for our region’s healthcare workers, manufacturing staff, and agricultural employees to grab nutritious choices during their shifts. Whether your team works at UNC Lenoir Health Care, manages production schedules across Kinston’s manufacturing sector, or coordinates logistics operations, FitPick® removes the guesswork from vending machine selections and streamlines the purchase process for busy professionals who need quick, wholesome fuel throughout the day.

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 Kinston by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and the unique needs of eastern North Carolina’s workforce. In a city where healthcare professionals at UNC Lenoir Health Care, manufacturing floor workers, and agricultural sector employees represent a significant portion of the labor force, access to nutritious break-time options directly supports employee productivity and long-term health outcomes. While traditional vending machines offer up to 45 diverse products, including popular “pleasure foods” like candy bars, chips, and soft drinks, Kinston’s healthcare-focused employers and growing wellness-conscious organizations are seeking healthier alternatives that align with their employee wellness initiatives. This shift towards health consciousness among consumers and organizations has inspired us to offer tailored solutions specifically designed for Kinston’s dominant industries, from the Vernon Avenue corridor’s distribution centers to manufacturing facilities throughout North Kinston and West Kinston. 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 health-conscious employers and the hardworking hourly wage earners who depend on quality nutrition throughout their shifts.

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 UNC Lenoir Health Care, managing operations at one of Kinston’s manufacturing facilities, or spending your day in the distribution and logistics sector, refuel your body with snacks several times throughout your workday to maintain steady energy and focus.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Kinston’s hourly wage earners and healthcare professionals benefit from cereal or granola bars packed with protein and fiber to sustain energy through long shifts and keep hunger at bay for hours.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Take a break from your workstation in Downtown Kinston or your post at the food processing plant with low-fat, low-calorie crunchy options like pretzels or baked chips that satisfy afternoon cravings responsibly.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: For workers across North Kinston, West Kinston, and the Vernon Avenue corridor who depend on convenient meal solutions, pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and fresh salads from a nearby vending machine deliver genuine nutritional value without the time investment.
  5. Protein and Calcium: Agricultural and agribusiness professionals in the Kinston region know the importance of fueling their bodies—grab low-fat milk or yogurt for a quick healthy boost between field work or office tasks.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Living and working in Kinston means balancing wellness with enjoyment, so indulge in sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out of your routine.
  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—ideal for busy professionals in healthcare, manufacturing, and government services throughout Kinston.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Whether you work near Grainger Stadium, in College Park, or along Peachtree, pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a convenient blend of protein and fiber that fuels your afternoon.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Kinston’s warm climate and demanding work environments make hydration critical—sometimes thirst masquerades as hunger, so keep water readily available from accessible vending machines throughout your workplace.
  10. Balanced Snacking: For Kinston’s diverse workforce, remember that variety, balance, and moderation are the foundations of smart snacking that supports your health and productivity.