Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Columbia, South Carolina Vending Companies, we recognize the unique health and wellness priorities of our state capital’s diverse workforce. From government employees in downtown Columbia to healthcare professionals at Prisma Health Richland Hospital and students across the University of South Carolina campus, our community demands convenient access to nutritious options during busy workdays and between classes. Our healthy vending program delivers fresh, nutritious snacking choices, with machines stocked exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks designed to meet the dietary preferences of Columbia’s active population.

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 customers make healthier choices. Whether your workplace is in the state government district, a medical facility, or along the bustling Devine Street Corridor, FitPick® helps your employees and visitors select products that adhere to established nutrition standards, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious employers and consumers across Columbia.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re stocking a fully branded machine for your state government office in downtown Columbia or adding healthier vending options to your healthcare facility near Prisma Health Richland Hospital, FitPick® stands out effortlessly.

Fit Pick® employs eye-catching stickers to mark the vending machine slots filled with Fit Pick® approved snacks, making it simple for busy state employees, military personnel stationed at Fort Jackson, and university students across the USC campus to identify nutritious choices at a glance. More prominent clings and stickers offer detailed insights into the Fit Pick™ nutritional standards, helping your workforce make informed decisions during their shifts.

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, ensuring that offices in Five Points, the Vista, and professional districts across Columbia can confidently support employee wellness.

Fit Pick®’s consistent labeling system is recognized across communities, counties, and states nationwide, enabling your Columbia-based operation—whether in Harbison corporate parks or the Main Street District—to implement the same program seamlessly alongside other South Carolina locations.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale, empowering the diverse Columbia workforce—from state capital employees to college students and shift workers—to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines.

Nutritious Snacking Solutions for Columbia's Active Workforce and Campus Community.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking for Columbia’s diverse workforce—from state government employees in downtown office buildings to students across the University of South Carolina campus and military personnel near Fort Jackson. With nearly 700 FitPick® approved products, this program clearly identifies “better for you” options, removing guesswork from vending machine selections in high-traffic commercial corridors like Five Points, The Vista, and the Main Street District. For employers seeking to support employee wellness in Columbia’s competitive job market, FitPick® streamlines the purchase process while helping your team make nutritious choices that fuel productivity throughout the workday.

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 Columbia by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and needs, whether they operate in the bustling state government offices downtown, the healthcare sector anchored by Prisma Health Richland Hospital, or the corporate technology corridors throughout Harbison and Forest Acres. While traditional vending machines offer up to 45 diverse products, including popular “pleasure foods” like candy bars, chips, and soft drinks, Columbia’s workforce—spanning state employees, military personnel from Fort Jackson, university students across the University of South Carolina campus, and convention visitors—increasingly seeks healthier snacking alternatives that support sustained energy throughout demanding shifts and study sessions. This shift towards health consciousness among consumers and organizations has inspired us to offer tailored solutions specifically designed for Columbia’s diverse professional and educational environments. 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 resonate with the values and lifestyle needs of South Carolina’s capital workforce.

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 working downtown or a student navigating the University of South Carolina campus, refuel your body with snacks several times a day to stay energized and content.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Opt for cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber for longer-lasting fullness—ideal for those long shifts at Prisma Health Richland Hospital or extended study sessions in Five Points.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips while working in the Devine Street Corridor’s bustling office parks or grabbing a break near The Vista’s entertainment venues.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Choose pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads for their high nutritional value, convenience, and great taste—perfect for busy military personnel from Fort Jackson and healthcare professionals who need quick, wholesome options between appointments.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost, grab low-fat milk or yogurt, especially popular among the diverse student population and workforce across Columbiasc’s commercial corridors.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out, keeping energy levels stable during convention visits or extended downtown business meetings.
  7. Smart Cookie Alternatives: Animal crackers, fig bars, pop tarts, or graham crackers are lower-fat cookie options available in vending machines throughout Columbiasc’s business districts, government offices, and Harbison employment centers—pair them with low-fat milk for added protein.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber, a convenient choice for professionals in insurance and technology sectors throughout the city.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand, especially important in Columbiasc’s warm climate for active workers and visitors around the State House and Colonial Life Arena.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking whether you’re fueling up between campus classes or maintaining focus during demanding shifts in healthcare, manufacturing, or government administration.