Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Chillicothe, Missouri Vending Companies, we recognize our responsibility to the health and wellness of our community—from the agricultural workers and grain processors who fuel our local economy to the healthcare professionals at Hedrick Medical Center and manufacturing staff across our Industrial Park Area. Our healthy vending program delivers fresh, nutritious snacking options designed specifically for the hardworking men and women of Livingston County, with machines stocked exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks that support sustained energy throughout demanding shift work. 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.

Our membership in NAMA, the leading professional organization for vending companies, enables us to provide our Chillicothe customers—whether they operate facilities in the Washington Street Commercial Area, along the Highway 36 Corridor, or in our South Chillicothe Retail Zone—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 healthcare workers, manufacturing employees, and the steady stream of regional visitors to our county seat make healthier choices during their workday and time in our community.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re equipping a break room at Hedrick Medical Center, stocking a machine in the Downtown Business District, or serving the agricultural workforce across Chillicothe’s industrial and retail zones, FitPick® vending machines stand out effortlessly.

Fit Pick® employs eye-catching stickers to mark the vending machine slots filled with Fit Pick® approved snacks, making it easy for healthcare workers, manufacturing staff, and visiting farmers conducting business at local grain processing facilities to identify nutritious options quickly. More prominent clings and stickers offer detailed insights into the Fit Pick™ nutritional standards that matter to Chillicothe’s health-conscious residents and the shift workers who rely on convenient, wholesome snacking throughout their day.

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 vending machines across the Highway 36 Corridor, Washington Street Commercial Area, and South Chillicothe Retail Zone maintain consistent wellness standards.

Fit Pick®’s consistent labeling system is recognized across communities, counties, and states nationwide, enabling offices in different locations—from the North Business Loop to the Industrial Park Area—to implement the same program seamlessly.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale, empowering consumers throughout Chillicothe, whether they’re healthcare professionals, agricultural traders, or retail employees in our bustling county seat, to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines.

Nutritious Vending Machine Options for Chillicothe's Active Workforce.

FitPick® simplifies healthy snacking by clearly identifying “better for you” options, boasting nearly 700 tasty FitPick® approved products. For Chillicothe’s healthcare workers at Hedrick Medical Center, agricultural professionals in the Industrial Park Area, and manufacturing staff working demanding shifts, access to nutritious vending machine options removes guesswork during busy workdays. This program effortlessly guides customers in choosing healthier items from vending machines, streamlining the selection and purchase process for Livingston County’s diverse workforce of farmers, grain traders, and livestock professionals who depend on quick, reliable nutrition between transactions and fieldwork.

Health & Wellness Program

The FitPick® program recognizes that in Chillicothe’s agricultural and manufacturing sectors, where long shifts and physical labor dominate the workday, proper nutrition directly impacts employee wellness and productivity.
VendVue understands that for healthcare workers at Hedrick Medical Center, grain processing facility staff, and livestock traders conducting business around the city square, snacks often serve as critical fuel between meals.

VendVue is revolutionizing workplace vending across Chillicothe by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and the unique demands of our community’s industries. While traditional vending machines offer up to 45 diverse products, including popular “pleasure foods” like candy bars, chips, and soft drinks, Chillicothe’s hardworking population—from the manufacturing plants along the Highway 36 Corridor to the agricultural operations throughout Livingston County—increasingly seeks healthier options that support sustained energy and long-term health. This shift towards health consciousness among consumers and organizations has inspired us to offer tailored solutions specifically designed for the industrial parks, medical facilities, and retail zones that define our local economy. 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 practical nutrition needs of Chillicothe’s diverse workforce.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: Throughout Chillicothe’s busy agricultural and manufacturing sectors, workers on shift rotations need consistent energy to maintain productivity—snack several times a day to stay energized and productive.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Whether you’re in the grain processing industry or working healthcare hours at Hedrick Medical Center, cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber deliver longer-lasting fullness for demanding shifts.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Between visits to downtown Chillicothe’s business district or the Industrial Park Area, satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: For farmers, grain traders, and livestock professionals conducting business around the county seat, pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads provide high nutritional value, convenience, and great taste during busy workdays.
  5. Protein and Calcium: Agricultural and manufacturing workers benefit from a healthy boost with low-fat milk or yogurt stocked in accessible vending machines across Chillicothe’s Highway 36 Corridor and South Chillicothe Retail Zone.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out, especially when working through long shifts across local farming and food processing operations.
  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—ideal selections for Chillicothe’s health-conscious workforce.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber, perfect for field workers and transportation professionals throughout the region.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger in Chillicothe’s rural and industrial work environments, so keep water close at hand.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking for anyone working in Chillicothe’s diverse agricultural, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.