Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Imperial, California Vending Companies, we recognize our role in promoting healthy eating and living across our agricultural community and service-sector workforce. Our healthy vending program offers fresh, nutritious snacking options tailored to the needs of Imperial’s diverse population—from food processing facility workers on the Aten Road corridor to healthcare professionals at the Imperial Community Clinic and seasonal agricultural laborers throughout the Imperial Valley. Machines are stocked exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks designed to support the wellness of families and employees who depend on quick, nutritious meals between shifts. 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 the small businesses along Main Street and the larger employers near the Imperial Valley Fairgrounds and Highway 86 commercial district.

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 they’re warehouse employees in the Ben Hulse Highway area, education sector staff at Imperial Valley College satellite facilities, or government workers seeking better nutrition during their workday.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re placing a fully branded healthy vending machine along the Ben Hulse Highway commercial strip or introducing nutritious options into existing machines throughout downtown Imperial, FitPick® makes it simple to meet the dietary preferences of our agricultural workforce and local families.

Fit Pick® employs eye-catching stickers to mark the vending machine slots filled with Fit Pick® approved snacks, an approach that resonates particularly well with Imperial’s diverse, cash-conscious population who value transparency in their daily purchases. More prominent clings and stickers offer detailed insights into the Fit Pick™ nutritional standards, helping workers in the food processing and retail sectors along Main Street understand what they’re buying at a glance.

Fit Pick® labels distinguish between two sets of nutritional guidelines that apply equally across Imperial’s commercial corridors and the Aten Road business area. 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 options are appropriate for the healthcare and education sectors that employ significant numbers of Imperial residents.

Fit Pick®’s consistent labeling system is recognized across communities, counties, and states nationwide, enabling your vending machines near the Imperial Valley Fairgrounds, at the Airport area, or throughout South Imperial residential zones to implement the same program seamlessly.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale, empowering the seasonal and year-round workers who depend on quick, accessible snacks throughout Imperial to make healthier choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines.

Nutritious Snacking Solutions for Imperial's Active Agricultural and Service Workforce.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking in Imperial by clearly identifying “better for you” options, with nearly 700 tasty FitPick® approved products tailored for a workforce that values nutrition alongside convenience. In a region where agricultural operations, food processing facilities, and healthcare services dominate the local economy, our program effortlessly guides customers—from farmworkers along the Highway 86 corridor to professionals at the Imperial Community Clinic and Imperial Valley College satellite facilities—in choosing healthier items from vending machines. This removes any guesswork and streamlines the selection and purchase process, supporting the wellness priorities of Imperial’s diverse service and agricultural workforce.

Health & Wellness Program

The FitPick® program recognizes that nutritious snacking supports the demanding schedules of Imperial’s agricultural workforce and service sector employees,
understanding that midday breaks often double as meal replacements for field workers and shift staff.

VendVue is transforming workplace nutrition across Imperial by partnering closely with local employers—from food processing facilities along the Highway 86 corridor to healthcare providers at the Imperial Community Clinic—to align vending machines with genuine wellness priorities. While conventional vending machines stock up to 45 products dominated by candy, chips, and sugary beverages, Imperial’s agricultural community and growing health-conscious workforce increasingly seek better nutritional choices that sustain energy through long workdays. This evolution toward healthier eating, particularly valued by Spanish-speaking employees and seasonal workers throughout the Imperial Valley, has driven us to design the FitPick® program as a personalized solution. We’re committed to working alongside Imperial employers across the Aten Road business area, Downtown Imperial, and the Ben Hulse Highway commercial strip to deliver vending machines stocked with wholesome alternatives that respect both wellness goals and the cash-based purchasing preferences of our local community.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: Agricultural workers and food processing employees across Imperial’s Aten Road business area and Ben Hulse Highway corridor rely on convenient snack options to maintain energy through long shifts in the field and facility lines—refuel your body with snacks several times a day to stay energized and content.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: For the active Imperial Valley workforce managing demanding agricultural and ranching schedules, opt for cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber for longer-lasting fullness that sustains you through seasonal work demands.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Whether you’re working near the Imperial Valley Fairgrounds, managing cattle ranching operations, or staffing retail locations on Main Street, satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: In a community with significant cross-border family connections and a cash-driven economy, convenient access to pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads from healthy vending machines offers high nutritional value, convenience, and great taste for families juggling work and daily responsibilities.
  5. Protein and Calcium: Supporting Imperial’s healthcare services workforce and education professionals, grab low-fat milk or yogurt for a healthy boost during your workday.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out—a balanced approach works best for busy professionals throughout Downtown Imperial and surrounding commercial districts.
  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 for vending machines serving Imperial’s diverse workforce.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber—a popular choice among agricultural laborers and small business owners throughout the Highway 86 corridor and South Imperial zones.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand, especially important in Imperial’s warm climate where outdoor and agricultural work demands constant hydration.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking that supports Imperial’s hardworking community.