Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Elizabethtown, Kentucky Vending Companies, we understand the unique dietary needs of our community’s diverse workforce—from the active-duty personnel and civilian employees stationed at Fort Knox to the healthcare professionals at Hardin Memorial Hospital and manufacturing teams at facilities like Akebono Brake Corporation. Our healthy vending program delivers fresh, nutritious snacking options specifically tailored to support the wellness goals of shift workers, military families, and the regional workforce that depends on convenient, quality nutrition throughout their day. We stock our machines exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks that meet the nutritional expectations of conscientious workers and employers across Elizabethtown’s industrial corridors and commercial 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, making it particularly valuable for high-demand work environments like those found along the Ring Road commercial corridor and near the base gates where employees seek reliable, wholesome options. 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—a resource increasingly sought by Elizabethtown employers investing in workforce health and retention. This initiative showcases a selection of snacks, beverages, and foods that conform to rigorous standards on calories, fat, sugar, and sodium, helping the thousands of active workers across Fort Knox, Hardin Memorial, and local manufacturing operations make healthier choices during their workdays.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re placing healthy vending machines across Fort Knox’s sprawling military installation, throughout Hardin Memorial Hospital’s campus, or along the Ring Road commercial corridor where shift workers and base commuters need quick nutritious options, VendVue’s FitPick® system stands out effortlessly.

FitPick® employs eye-catching stickers to mark the vending machine slots filled with FitPick® approved snacks—particularly valuable in high-traffic military and healthcare environments where enlisted personnel and hospital staff make rapid purchasing decisions throughout their shifts. More prominent clings and stickers offer detailed insights into the FitPick™ nutritional standards that matter most to active-duty service members and essential workers across Elizabethtown’s largest employers.

FitPick® 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, FitPick® provides labels for items meeting The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Competitive Foods Guidelines—standards increasingly important to military wellness programs and institutional food service policies across the Fort Knox region.

FitPick®’s consistent labeling system is recognized across communities, counties, and states nationwide, enabling facilities in Elizabethtown—from manufacturing plants along North Dixie Highway to retail operations at Towne Mall to distribution centers throughout South Wilson Road—to implement the same program seamlessly across multiple locations.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale, empowering the diverse Elizabethtown workforce—military families, hospital professionals, industrial workers, and visiting shoppers from surrounding rural counties—to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines.

Nutritious Snacking Solutions for Elizabethtown's Active Military and Healthcare Workforce.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking across Elizabethtown’s dynamic workforce by clearly identifying “better for you” options from a selection of nearly 700 tasty FitPick® approved products. Whether you’re placing vending machines in the Towne Mall area’s retail environment, along the Ring Road commercial corridor, or near major employers like Hardin Memorial Hospital and the manufacturing facilities that anchor our local economy, FitPick® removes the guesswork from nutritious choices and streamlines the selection and purchase process for your customers.

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 Elizabethtown by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and needs, particularly among the diverse workforce that includes military personnel from Fort Knox, healthcare professionals at Hardin Memorial Hospital, and manufacturing teams at facilities like Akebono Brake Corporation. 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 Elizabethtown’s workforce—especially among younger enlisted soldiers and civilians who seek nutritious grab-and-go choices during their busy shifts at the base and throughout the Ring Road commercial corridor. This shift towards health consciousness among consumers and organizations has inspired us to offer tailored solutions specifically designed for Elizabethtown’s unique employment landscape, from the high-traffic commuter routes along North Dixie Highway to wellness-focused employers in the Towne Mall area and beyond. 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 reflect the active lifestyle and health priorities of Elizabethtown’s diverse community.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: Whether you’re stationed at Fort Knox, commuting through the Ring Road commercial corridor, or working a shift at Hardin Memorial Hospital, refuel your body with snacks several times a day to maintain energy and focus.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Opt for cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber for longer-lasting fullness—essential for Elizabethtown’s military and manufacturing workforce who face extended shifts at Akebono Brake Corporation and other regional employers.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips, conveniently available in vending machines throughout downtown Elizabethtown and the Towne Mall area.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Choose pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads for their high nutritional value, convenience, and great taste—perfect for healthcare professionals and logistics workers grabbing lunch during busy operational hours.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost, grab low-fat milk or yogurt to support sustained performance throughout your workday in Elizabethtown’s diverse industrial and service sectors.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out—a balanced approach that works well for the younger enlisted personnel and diverse civilian population throughout our community.
  7. Smart Cookie Alternatives: Animal crackers, fig bars, pop tarts, or graham crackers are lower-fat cookie options; pair them with low-fat milk for added protein while you’re on the move around West Dixie Highway or Helmwood.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber—an ideal choice for busy professionals navigating Elizabethtown’s retail and automotive service corridors.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand, especially during demanding work shifts common in manufacturing and hospital settings throughout the city.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking—principles that apply whether you’re grabbing quick nutrition near Freeman Lake Park, the Elizabethtown Sports Park, or between shifts in any of our major employment centers.