Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Bloomington, Illinois Vending Companies, we recognize our role in supporting the health and wellness priorities of our diverse local workforce—from State Farm corporate professionals to Illinois State University students, healthcare workers at OSF HealthCare and Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, and the seasonal agricultural professionals who move through our region. Our healthy vending program offers fresh, nutritious snacking options, with machines stocked exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks, designed to meet the varied dietary needs and on-the-go schedules of Bloomington-Normal’s dynamic community. 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, making it particularly valuable for corporate campuses, university facilities, and healthcare settings throughout the Veterans Parkway corridor, Downtown Bloomington, and around the Illinois State University campus. Its straightforward guidelines provide clear criteria for calories, fat, sugar, and sodium, making it an ideal choice for both employers and consumers seeking accountability in workplace nutrition.

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 organizations across Bloomington—whether they’re headquartered on the State Farm corporate campus, embedded in the Morrissey Drive business district, or located near the Uptown Normal retail zone—have access to a vetted selection of snacks, beverages, and foods that conform to rigorous standards on calories, fat, sugar, and sodium. This initiative showcases options that help your employees, students, and visitors make healthier choices throughout their workday.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether outfitting a machine at State Farm’s corporate campus, a residence hall across Illinois State University’s Uptown Normal grounds, or a healthcare facility like OSF HealthCare or Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, FitPick® stands out effortlessly.

Fit Pick® employs eye-catching stickers to mark the vending machine slots filled with Fit Pick® approved snacks, a particularly valuable feature in Bloomington-Normal where diverse workforces—from insurance professionals to college students to medical staff—need quick access to better nutrition during their shifts. More prominent clings and stickers offer detailed insights into the Fit Pick™ nutritional standards that resonate with the health-conscious professionals and younger demographics that define our region.

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, making it ideal for campus environments like Illinois Wesleyan University and the high-traffic retail corridors along Veterans Parkway and West Market Street.

Fit Pick®’s consistent labeling system is recognized across communities, counties, and states nationwide, enabling offices across Bloomington’s downtown district, the State Farm campus area, and surrounding business zones in Normal to implement the same program seamlessly.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale, empowering the working professionals, students, and visitors flowing through Bloomington-Normal—whether attending events at Grossinger Motors Arena or passing through Central Illinois Regional Airport—to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines.

Nutritious Snacking Solutions for Bloomington's Diverse Workforce and Student Population.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking across Bloomington-Normal by clearly identifying “better for you” options, with nearly 700 tasty FitPick® approved products designed for the region’s diverse workforce—from State Farm corporate professionals navigating busy downtown corridors to Illinois State University students grabbing quick meals between classes in Uptown Normal, and healthcare workers at OSF HealthCare and Advocate BroMenn Medical Center seeking nutritious choices during their shifts. This program effortlessly guides customers in choosing healthier items from vending machines, removing any guesswork and streamlining the selection and purchase process for everyone from insurance professionals at the State Farm campus to academic staff and students across the Illinois Wesleyan University and ISU campuses.

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 Bloomington-Normal by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and needs. Bloomington’s diverse workforce—from State Farm corporate professionals to Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University employees, healthcare workers at OSF HealthCare and Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, and the 40,000+ college students on campus—faces unique nutritional demands shaped by demanding schedules and wellness-focused organizational cultures. 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 among the knowledge workers and university community members who populate downtown Bloomington, the ISU campus area, and corporate office parks along the State Farm campus and Veterans Parkway corridor. This shift towards health consciousness among consumers and organizations has inspired us to offer tailored solutions specifically designed for Bloomington-Normal’s white-collar, education-centered, and healthcare-oriented employers. We’re delighted to collaborate with our clients through the personalized FitPick® program, catering to their wellness requirements with a variety of healthy alternatives.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: Whether you’re a State Farm professional managing a demanding corporate schedule or an Illinois State University student navigating back-to-back classes on the Uptown Normal campus, refuel your body with snacks several times a day to maintain steady energy and focus.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Healthcare workers at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center and OSF HealthCare benefit from cereals, granola bars, and snacks rich in protein and fiber that provide longer-lasting fullness during extended shifts.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Throughout Bloomington’s busy commercial corridors like Veterans Parkway and the State Farm corporate campus area, satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips that won’t slow you down.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Downtown Bloomington and Downtown Normal professionals, college students, and visitors from the Central Illinois Regional Airport or Grossinger Motors Arena alike appreciate convenient access to pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads through vending machines positioned in high-traffic zones.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost across Bloomington’s diverse workforce—from government services employees to manufacturing and agribusiness professionals—grab low-fat milk or yogurt to power through the afternoon.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out, especially during conference season and sporting events that bring additional foot traffic to Bloomington-Normal’s retail and downtown zones.
  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—perfect for students and professionals throughout the Illinois Wesleyan University campus and surrounding business districts.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber that sustains you whether you’re working the GE Road commercial area or studying in College Hills.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand, especially during Bloomington’s warm months when outdoor activities along the Constitution Trail draw residents and visitors seeking refreshment.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking—principles that vending machines in Bloomington successfully serve by offering diverse, accessible healthy options to the twin city’s 40,000+ college students, corporate professionals, and transient populations year-round.