Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the leading Waterloo, Iowa Vending Companies, we understand that Waterloo’s diverse workforce—from John Deere Waterloo Works production teams to Tyson Foods facility staff managing multiple shifts—deserves convenient access to quality nutrition. Our healthy vending program delivers fresh, nutritious snacking options directly to the places where Waterloo’s hardworking employees spend their shifts, with machines stocked exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks. 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, giving your team at industrial parks, office buildings across San Marnan Drive, or retail locations on Ansborough Avenue clear criteria for making better choices.

Our membership in NAMA, the leading professional organization for vending companies, enables us to provide our customers throughout Waterloo with the nationally acclaimed “Fit Pick” healthy vending machine program. Whether you operate a facility near the Highway 63 corridor, serve the University of Northern Iowa workforce on University Avenue, or support employees in the Logan Avenue business district, this initiative showcases a selection of snacks, beverages, and foods that conform to rigorous standards on calories, fat, sugar, and sodium, helping your team make healthier choices during their workday.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re outfitting a break room at John Deere Waterloo Works, positioning a machine near the Tyson Foods facility’s shift-change exits, or serving the healthcare and insurance professionals clustered around San Marnan Drive, FitPick® stands out effortlessly.

Fit Pick® employs eye-catching stickers to mark the vending machine slots filled with Fit Pick® approved snacks, a visual system that resonates with Waterloo’s manufacturing workforce who need quick, informed choices during brief breaks between production shifts. More prominent clings and stickers offer detailed insights into the Fit Pick™ nutritional standards.

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.

Fit Pick®’s consistent labeling system is recognized across communities, counties, and states nationwide, enabling offices in different locations—from Waterloo’s logistics hubs to the University of Northern Iowa campus area—to implement the same program seamlessly.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale for Waterloo’s diverse workforce, empowering production workers, office staff, and service employees across the Crossroads Center area and beyond to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines.

Nutritious Snacking Solutions for Waterloo's Shift-Based Workforce.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking across Waterloo’s diverse workforce by clearly identifying “better for you” options, with nearly 700 tasty FitPick® approved products designed for busy shift workers and professionals alike. Whether your team works the multiple production shifts at John Deere Waterloo Works, manages logistics at one of our distribution hubs, or staffs the growing healthcare and biotechnology sectors throughout the city, FitPick® removes guesswork from vending machine selections and streamlines the purchase process. This program proves especially valuable in high-traffic areas like the San Marnan Drive commercial district, the Highway 63 corridor, and around Crossroads Center, where employees and visitors need quick, nutritious options that match their active schedules. VendVue’s FitPick® integration empowers your Waterloo location—whether in Downtown, College Hill, or near the University of Northern Iowa campus—to offer transparent, healthier snacking that resonates with today’s wellness-conscious workforce.

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 Waterloo by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and needs, particularly within the city’s robust manufacturing and production sector. While traditional vending machines offer up to 45 diverse products, including popular “pleasure foods” like candy bars, chips, and soft drinks, Waterloo’s shift-based workforce at major facilities like John Deere Waterloo Works and the Tyson Foods processing plant requires smarter nutrition choices that sustain energy through long industrial shifts. This shift towards health consciousness among consumers and organizations has inspired us to offer tailored solutions designed specifically for the blue-collar workers and professionals across Downtown Waterloo, the San Marnan Drive commercial district, and the Highway 63 corridor who demand both convenience and nutritional value. 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 respect the demanding schedules and health priorities of Waterloo’s workforce.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: Keep your energy steady throughout demanding shift work at Waterloo’s manufacturing facilities and food processing plants by refueling with snacks several times a day.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Whether you’re working at John Deere Waterloo Works or managing a busy shift at one of the city’s production facilities, choose cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber to sustain you through longer work periods.
  3. Healthy Crunch: During your break near the Crossroads Center area or San Marnan Drive corridor, satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Workers across Waterloo’s logistics and distribution sectors benefit from convenient access to pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads available in vending machines throughout commercial districts like Ansborough Avenue and Logan Avenue.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost between shifts, grab low-fat milk or yogurt to support muscle recovery and sustained energy in physically demanding manufacturing and production roles.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Blue-collar workers and shift employees throughout Waterloo’s industrial parks can enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out of their diet.
  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 your workday at facilities across the city.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts from healthy vending machines located near major employers and shift-change areas to get a blend of protein and fiber.
  9. Stay Hydrated: In Waterloo’s warehouse and manufacturing environments, keep water close at hand since thirst is often mistaken for hunger during intensive work periods.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking throughout your shift, whether you work in healthcare, higher education at UNI, or production facilities across the region.