Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Minot, North Dakota Vending Companies, we recognize our role in supporting the health and wellness of our community’s diverse workforce. Minot’s unique economy—anchored by Minot Air Force Base operations, oil and gas extraction activities, and healthcare services—creates a workforce with distinct nutritional needs, from military personnel maintaining fitness standards to energy sector workers managing demanding shift schedules. Our healthy vending program addresses these needs by offering fresh, nutritious snacking options, with machines stocked exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks tailored for placement across military facilities, industrial sites, healthcare institutions, and busy commercial corridors like Broadway and Valley Street.

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 seeking to support employee wellness in Minot’s fast-paced, around-the-clock business environment.

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 Minot’s active military, agricultural, and logistics workers make healthier choices during their work day—whether stationed near the Air Force Base gates, working shifts in the energy sector, or employed across the healthcare and education institutions that anchor our local economy.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re placing healthy vending machines at Minot Air Force Base facilities, oil and gas company offices, or hospitality venues across the Broadway Business District, VendVue’s FitPick® program delivers nutritionally transparent options that resonate with Minot’s diverse workforce.

FitPick® uses eye-catching stickers to clearly mark vending machine slots containing FitPick® approved snacks—a critical feature for shift workers and military personnel at the Base who need to make quick, informed food choices during their breaks. More prominent clings and stickers provide detailed insights into FitPick™ nutritional standards, helping transient energy sector workers and other busy professionals in Minot identify genuinely healthier options at a glance.

FitPick® labels distinguish between two sets of nutritional guidelines tailored to real consumer needs. 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), which aligns perfectly with the wellness expectations of Minot’s healthcare workers at Trinity Health Medical Center and educated professionals throughout South Hill and North Hill neighborhoods. Additionally, FitPick® provides labels for items meeting The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Competitive Foods Guidelines.

FitPick®’s consistent labeling system is recognized across communities, counties, and states nationwide, enabling offices in different Minot locations—from the Airport Road business district to the Westgate Shopping Area—to implement the same program seamlessly.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale, empowering Minot’s military personnel, agricultural workers, and healthcare professionals to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines.

Healthy Vending Machines for Minot's Active Workforce and Military Community.

FitPick® simplifies healthy snacking by clearly identifying “better for you” options, boasting nearly 700 tasty FitPick® approved products. For Minot’s diverse workforce—from Minot Air Force Base personnel and oil field workers to healthcare professionals at Trinity Health Medical Center and shift workers across the East Burdick Expressway corridor—quick access to nutritious vending machine options eliminates guesswork during busy workdays. This program effortlessly guides customers in choosing healthier items from vending machines, removing any guesswork and streamlining the selection and purchase process.

Health & Wellness Program

The FitPick® program recognizes the importance of functional foods in Minot’s fast-paced, shift-driven economy,
acknowledging that snacks are often equivalent to meals for military personnel at Minot Air Force Base, energy sector workers, and healthcare professionals at Trinity Health Medical Center.

VendVue is revolutionizing workplace vending across Minot by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and the unique demands of our community’s workforce. Whether servicing offices in the Broadway Business District, man camps supporting oil and gas operations, or facilities near Roosevelt Park and the North Dakota State Fair Center, our approach goes beyond what traditional vending machines provide. Traditional machines stock up to 45 diverse products, including popular “pleasure foods” like candy bars, chips, and soft drinks—options that don’t align with the nutritional priorities of Minot’s increasingly health-conscious workers and organizations. This shift towards wellness consciousness, particularly pronounced among our military and professional communities, has inspired us to offer tailored solutions. We’re delighted to collaborate with employers and venue operators throughout Minot—from the Airport Road business district to downtown locations—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 stationed at Minot Air Force Base, working a shift in the oil and gas sector, or managing a long day in healthcare or retail across the Broadway Business District and Dakota Square Mall area, refueling your body with snacks several times a day keeps you energized and focused.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: For Minot’s transient workforce and agricultural professionals, cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber provide longer-lasting fullness during demanding shifts at industrial sites or transportation and logistics hubs along the East Burdick Expressway corridor.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips, convenient options for workers moving between downtown Minot’s commercial venues and the Valley Street business district.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Choose pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads for their high nutritional value and convenience—especially valuable for healthcare professionals at Trinity Health Medical Center and shift workers at the North Dakota State Fair Center who need quick, nutritious meals.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost, grab low-fat milk or yogurt, ideal for sustaining energy through long hours in Minot’s 24-hour economy sectors.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out, especially important for those managing stress during demanding agricultural seasons or military operational periods.
  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, making them perfect for quick breaks at South Hill and North Hill workplaces.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber, a portable choice for oil field workers and agricultural professionals across Minot’s industrial zones.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand during Minot’s variable climate and long work shifts.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking, whether you’re navigating the Airport Road business district or enjoying Roosevelt Park Zoo during downtime.